You know, it was never even mentioned to me, pre-TURB, that I might have a catheter.. And I didn't. I'm so glad, too. Of course it hurt to pee for a little while, but the idea of going home with that inside of me just creeped me out! Otherwise, in the scheme of things, post-TURB side effects are few - some have bladder spasms for a little while - I never did.
Of course, on this BC journey, I have had to put up with more invasion of my urethra than I ever thought possible, and for my last checkup (when they found more cancer after 2 years clean), I swear it seized up and he had a darn time getting the scope in. I told him my urethra was staging a protest and was tired of being invaded.. :
Seems as if more men go home with catheters than women -
Best wishes to your Dad.