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Catheter removal

Posted by johndavis60 @johndavis60, 5 days ago

Hi All, I had prostatectomy on May 22, and they are removing my catheter on May 28. I don’t love the catheter but I am concerned that this is not enough time. What do you think?

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johndavis60 | @johndavis60 | 2 days ago
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@miklrn

Hi I’m an RN and have the cancer. You are completely sutured where the gap was closed. Some is for patient comfort as it would burn.
Also, decrease your risk of a UTI by length of time. So, I’m sure it’s not their first rodeo and there is clinical science and best practice will always prevail.

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Hi @miklrn ,
Thank you for your post and perspective! Less than 2 hours to go until it’s removed. Your reassurance is very helpful! I hope you are doing well.

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thematrix | @thematrix | 2 days ago

Mine was removed on day 11 after the procedure. I didn't have any issues during the removal process.

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johndavis60 | @johndavis60 | 2 days ago

Just had it out, nurse and doctor were very confident that it would not be a problem. There were no tests of any kind. Now I just need to continue healing so I can be ready for adjuvant/salvage radiation and ADT. Good times :).

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joeck | @joeck | 2 days ago

I know I'm a little late joining this discussion, but I didn't see anyone refer to a cystogram test prior to removing the catheter. The test involves them pumping you FULL of some traceable liquid, then scanning for leakage around the bladder. I had expected removal at the end of my first week after RALP but failed the cystogram 3 weeks running. after one month I passed and the cath came out. No complications from this but not a comfortable month.

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johndavis60 | @johndavis60 | 2 days ago
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@joeck

I know I'm a little late joining this discussion, but I didn't see anyone refer to a cystogram test prior to removing the catheter. The test involves them pumping you FULL of some traceable liquid, then scanning for leakage around the bladder. I had expected removal at the end of my first week after RALP but failed the cystogram 3 weeks running. after one month I passed and the cath came out. No complications from this but not a comfortable month.

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I read about cystograms and asked if they were going to do any testing and the answer was no. All I can do now is hope that I don’t have issues. Thanks!

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peterj116 | @peterj116 | 2 days ago
In reply to @joeck "I know I'm a little late joining this discussion, but I didn't see anyone refer to..." + (show)
@joeck

I know I'm a little late joining this discussion, but I didn't see anyone refer to a cystogram test prior to removing the catheter. The test involves them pumping you FULL of some traceable liquid, then scanning for leakage around the bladder. I had expected removal at the end of my first week after RALP but failed the cystogram 3 weeks running. after one month I passed and the cath came out. No complications from this but not a comfortable month.

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That's a new one.
The only test I had was remove the catheter & see if I pee like a horse.

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