Question:
Where does the cathereter get placed in a man?

   — Ken C. (posted on February 16, 2002)

February 16, 2002
A male cath is put up the penis and threaded throught to the bladder.
   — [Anonymous]

February 16, 2002
Its put in while your asleep and is just uncomfortable while attached. Removal hurts a bit, but only for a second. Dont worry its not bad.
   — bob-haller

February 16, 2002
Up the Ying Yan. ;) Bob is right. They put it in while you are asleep and it does'nt hurt to much coming out. Unfortunately I've had those put in while I was awake and it hurts then. But nothing to worry about. I don't really see why you would need one during WLS anyway. I did'nt have one. Anyway unless you have urethral stictures (like I had tons of at one time) it should'nt hurt. Not pleasant, but not painful. If you have to go through it while you are awake then think of something else. Vacation, your favorite place, sports or anything. You can get through alot with "mind tricks".
   — Danmark

December 9, 2004
Ok, guys...The tube goes down through the middle of the penis (while you are asleep) and it should not be too uncomfortable after surgery. They usually take it out the next morning after surgery. I have placed many foley caths in men and women and I always used Xylocaine to numb the area so I never had complaints when I put one in. I wish all nurses would be this considerate. I worked for Hospice for 11 years so I had to keep my patients comfortable and that is why I made sure I didn't hurt them unnecessarily. If you have to have one..ask for them to numb it...Good luck!!!
   — debi327

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