cath during surgery?

Stacy M.
on 5/10/09 1:14 pm - Woodbury, MN

If you have lap RNY do they cath you or do you get up out of bed to pee? I'm just curious.. and each hospital probably has their own protocol on this. I'm having surgery @ Abbott if anyone has feedback on their stay. Just wondering what to expect.

Stacy
I'M FINALLY A LOSER  TOO!!!

HW 240  SW 229  CW 160.4   FG 150     FG 130-140
highest   surgery   current        first goal   final goal

Anna D.
on 5/10/09 1:40 pm

RNY on 05/27/09

Ah, I didn't think of this to be honest. When I had my gallbladder out they didn't cath me (or I don't remember it at all) but I had to get out of bed and pee. I drained 1.5 IV bags before I had to go and I swear it was the longest pee ever! LOL!

ngravesmayer
on 5/10/09 2:00 pm - maple grove, MN

RNY on 05/06/09

I just had my RNY last Wednesday at Unity. They did cath me during surgery, but it was removed before I woke up. My bladder didn't want to wake up so I had a straight cath twice, but once I got into the shower my bladder work up. HELLO...
It's nothing to worry about.
Nancy

WishOnAStar
on 5/10/09 2:15 pm

RNY on 05/05/09

When I got to pre-op, I was told that I would not need a cath since I was under 300 lbs. Then right before going in, another person told me that I would have a cath. When I asked why since I was not over 300 lbs. she stated they like to if the procedure is 2 hours or more and not to worry because it would be taken out while I was still asleep. But, when I got to my room, the nurse told me that it was time to take my cath out and I thought, "What?! I have one?!"

I had one and didn't even know it!

So, obviously it wasn't so traumatic!

Was a little disturbed that everyone wasn't on the same page, but no biggie!

tbnsr
on 5/10/09 10:10 pm - Buffalo, MN

RNY on 11/12/08

Stacy,
I had had the same surgeon as you and I wasn't cathed.

"You may feel like giving up, but you have everything you need to succeed. Press forward without fear!"

Therese W.
on 5/10/09 10:28 pm - Cottage Grove, MN

RNY on 05/04/09

You have to get up out of bed to pee! It's so annoying because a nurse/assistant has to come in every time to unhook you from stuff!

I can do this, I can do this, I can do this - AND SO CAN YOU!!

Therese

Stacy M.
on 5/10/09 11:29 pm - Woodbury, MN

RNY on 06/17/09

Thanks for the feedback people.. I work @ Abbott and I get the whole cath during surgery thing.. I am just happy if I don't have to deal with it when I wake up..

Stacy
I'M FINALLY A LOSER  TOO!!!

HW 240  SW 229  CW 160.4   FG 150     FG 130-140
highest   surgery   current        first goal   final goal

Darla S.
on 5/11/09 12:15 am - Maple Grove, MN

RNY on 04/27/07

Unpleasant as it is mentally, it's really not a big deal - ESPECIALLY if they remove it before you're out of recovery.

Just think of it as another step to this whole life-giving procedure. Whatever it takes, right?

Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

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