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Will we be dragging a catheter home?
For those who have had the initial bladder surgery via cystoscopy did you come home with a catheter in place?
Hubby’s will be getting dishcraged same day and the urologist mentioned the possibility of coming home cathed…. :-/
There are not many medical things that make me squeamish but catheters are one of them. My personal experience is a doozy….
I was about 5 hours status post total hysterectomy and the nurse came in to check my vitals and she TRIPPED on my cath hose…….. >:(
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Hi,
I don’t care who does you whittling for you at least Mr. Woodie is slowly getting back in working order – even if the blood is a bit thin!
Whilst sitting peeling graped for him as he MIGHT cut himself with the silver grape cutter, perhaps he could teach you to do the carpentry and make the stand for the houka whilst he gets the full measure of sleeping with Cath, but no playing with small skilled instruments whilst too stoned celebrating with your bong or Mother in Law will be complaining!
Glad your wee Mr. Woodie is on the road to recovery, you can get back to ‘blowing’ Bubbles soon enough.
I guess Mr. Woodie doesn’t need to sand your nails at the moment you are probably eating them fast enough already – at least until Wednesday!
Regards,
Greg L-W. -
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Hi Bubbles,
think positively – you can use the catheter to make a Hooka after your husband has finished with it – when he is better he can make an exquisite carved wooden stand for it!
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Dear Greg,
Hubby is not allowed near any sharp tools–let’s not forget he is on blood thinning medications! When he was first home after his initial MRSA hospital stay his mom bought him a block of wood, a design book and a
little wooden box with sharp whittling tools. Tsk tsk tsk…….. :-[Needless to say they are put away for now. Maybe post Coumadin he can have them back.
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I came home with a catheter after TUR. It seem really strange at first, but in following the nurse’s instructions it wasn’t too bad. After 5 or 6 days I was at my doctors appt. and ready to take it out.
Just don’t step on the hose when moving about. I think everybody does.don (nny)
Don
Wow Star! What a trooper.
We use the old “cough real hard” in the ER when removing the cath. Just something about it makes me iggy. I have seen and dealt with much much worse things that most people will never do or see in their life but the cath thing………. :-/
I will remember to double check any Coke cans laying around. Now wouldn’t that be a pisser (sorry, no pun intended) ;D
Hi,
gives a whole new meaning to a tap on the ankle ;D
I am surprised you have a problem with removal – I have NEVER had a catheter hurt yet 8-) – I do not need to have learned but I have learned to both put a catheter in and remove one – both the drain type and the fixture type with balloon holder. Seemed like I’d need to one day so ever the boy scout!
Regarding pain – tryrotating the catheter very gently to lubricate slightly then aimed at the floor cough repeatedly as you withdraw it.
OI hope this helps and works for you.
Regards,
Greg L-W.
I can say that I freaked the first time the cath came home with me but after the the first time it truly has become easy to deal with. I now after 4 surgeries get to drag my bag every time home for three days. I admit the first time in feb 2006 I truly was overwhemed with it but it was in for 5 days. now just another apart of the recovery and waddle around till take out time and no I have not come to do it myself yet!!!!
I just shreek at the pain of it coming out but who knows maybe by my annv cancer date come feb 2007 I may actually do so.
A FUNNY- my port bag filled and before making it home had to use a coke can-learned to take that darn mini jug after that. star ::)
Hi,
I still like the idea of using the Catheter to make a houka then you can give your bong to Elaine in Indiana – I do appreciate Wendy’s caveat that the folks are a bit more uptight in Indi but I’m sure they can be trained in time before they are over run with Cubans & Mexicans on the great American highway and the Halliburton labour camps!
I hope all goes well on Friday and it is reasuring that he now has his brolly up!
Regards,
Greg L-W.
Hi Wendy
The urologist gave us a ‘maybe yes, maybe no” answer. As you said each situation varies. Maybe I should have posted a poll! I was just trying to get an idea of the yes’ out weighed the nos…….we will deal with either or.Fresh fresh Greg–notice HE is the one with Bongs constantly on the mind??? :question
IVC Filter placement went smooth. He is resting comfortablly. This was also a day procedure.
One more damn day and POOF! cancer be gone….. [smiley=laugh.gif]
I have told the Voo Doo spirits I surrender…….let’s hope life slows down for a while so we can enjoy the ride ;)
For the record, my sister had in-patient TURs, stayed the night with a cath and then went home cath free. I suppose there are variables but most places have their own way of doing things depending on the facilities, I would think. Didn’t you receive information about what to expect from the uro? He/she should provide that info, it’s not trivial, and best to know what to expect.
Take care,
Wendy
After what we’ve been through the last 10 months, dragging a catheter would be the least of my worries. :-?
It is the least of my worries—just trying to get to know the protocol :)
For those who have had the initial bladder surgery via cystoscopy did you come home with a catheter in place?
Hubby’s will be getting dishcraged same day and the urologist mentioned the possibility of coming home cathed…. :-/
There are not many medical things that make me squeamish but catheters are one of them. My personal experience is a doozy….
I was about 5 hours status post total hystorectomy and the nurse came in to check my vitals and she TRIPPED on my cath hose…….. >:(
Hi Bubbles,
think positively – you can use the catheter to make a Hooka after your husband has finished with it – when he is better he can make an exquisite carved wooden stand for it!
The best way known of sharing a bong!
As for all the fun you had with YOUR catheter at least it took your mind off the hystorectomy >:( I do hope this isn’t when you got the nick name bubbles. The Bubble on a catheter (about 10-15cc) holding it in place does make the eyes water if pulled on by mistake!
I watched a woman in urology pull hers out in a rage! One side effect of kidney damage and disease can be aggresive behaviour as toxins are not being filtered out correctly.
I think if he is having a TUR it is probable he will have a cath (make a change fom Bubbles!) for about 3 days – I am surprised that they are sending him straight home – it must be VERY minor. Unless they are reliant on your ER experience and aim to use your skills for a double catheter with flushing – I doubt it as I question the medical insurance.
IF he does come home with Cath may I suggest try not to trip over her!
ONE more Day and then a day on the edge till you are C free!
Good luck and do stop wearing out the carpets!
Regards,
Greg L-W.
PS – when you have made the houka can Elaine have one of your bongs please – she lives in Indianna so if you need a break I’m sure she’d love to meet you ;)
After what we’ve been through the last 10 months, dragging a catheter would be the least of my worries. :-?
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