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Posted 13 Jul 2020 at 21:37

Carlos 


Good to hear all went well, take it easy but not too easy. Think the previous posts have covered keep Catheter clean and have some instilagel or hydrocaine in case of soreness. Make sure the catheter joints are tight. I attach my night bag tube to a strap around the ankle reduces the risk of pulling things apart. Make the most of some undisturbed nights.


 


I showered  using non scented soap or gel, wash the end of the penis and the first bit of the pipe. A couple of days in and you will get more confidence in feeling and washing the area.


 


Prior to showering I drained the leg bag removed the bag straps and tucked the bag tap under the thigh strap. Once  I had dried myself I would fit a new/ dry strap to the other leg and transfer the catheter to the that leg, refit the dry leg bag straps. Alternating legs was recommended and it means you can dry the leg where the strap was.


Thanks Chris

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Posted 13 Jul 2020 at 22:38

So pleased to hear surgery went well and that you are back home Carlos.  You certainly have lots of people thinking and caring about you and plenty of advice from the guys who have been through the same experience.  

Take care,


Ange x

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Posted 14 Jul 2020 at 11:23

Thanks to all who are looking out for me I very much appreciate all your comments and advice makes a massive difference to know there’s help and support from guys who are further down the road than me. 


Many thanks to all.


Carl

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Posted 14 Jul 2020 at 14:31
Glad things went well Carl and you are back home. It will be a great relief getting the catheter out. You are experiencing all the typical stages of recovery from this operation, and certainly brings back memories for me. Good thing is that it doesn't last long and you will find as each day and week passes you gain strength and things start to get back to near normal. Remember to get a daily walk in if you can , I found the exercise was extremely important both physically and mentally. I'm sure you are glad is all over.

Best wishes

Keithyboy
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Posted 14 Jul 2020 at 15:15

Hi Carlos,


Looking good, you will find massive changes each day now.  (ie effect of major op and drugs being cleaned out etc). Feel free to check my profile.  I'm post op +5yrs now and much older than you !


Are you booked in this week for catheter out them ?  Plenty of great advice from posters already , basically 'listen to your body'.      


All the best   Gordon

User
Posted 14 Jul 2020 at 15:23

Hi Carlos,  It's good to know it's going well.  Toilet problems with catheter and then after catheter are common but as long as you don't strain it should be alright.   I found sitting down put a strain on the pipe and a bit of blood would make the bag contents go rose. It's worrying at first.  Sometimes when you're walking the ball in the bladder can cause blood as well.


I hadn't told anyone of my op and decided to visit the neighbour's wearing my bag.  It might not bring a smile to everyone but I was thinking I never thought I'd urinate sitting on their sofa while I'm talking to them.  Wondering what I'd say if there was a gurgling or if the bag burst open.  Stomach playing up I suppose.


All the best, Peter

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Posted 24 Jul 2020 at 11:01

Hi all. I had my catheter and staples out 3 days and what a relief it was to have the catheter gone. So here’s the question I am not dry at night although it’s only a small amount I’m interested to find out what the general thought is on being dry at night ? Am I expecting to much to soon ? I am walking everyday since catheter removal and during the day I seem to leak more getting off the sofa I’m trying to do the PFE but I’m still a bit sore down below which I suppose is normal as it’s only 2 weeks today that I had the surgery. I’m feeling ok in myself, some twinges in my stomach occasionally but on the whole feeling very positive. It’s only the continence issue that causing me to stress out a bit. All comments welcomed ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜‚


Carlos

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Posted 24 Jul 2020 at 11:17

Glad to hear catheter is out. ๐Ÿ˜ƒFeels good doesn't it?

Re. continence, it might depend a bit on how your internal stitching is. Sometimes the stitching can hold the valve a bit open, but will eventually dissolve away. Are you still taking painkillers? If not, it might be worth taking them so that you can do the pelvic floor exercises more easily?

_____


Two cannibals named Ectomy and Prost, all alone on a Desert island.


Prost was the strongest, so Prost ate Ectomy.

User
Posted 24 Jul 2020 at 11:22

Carlos, things are still healing so perhaps expecting a bit too much but good to be positive. Frequently guys say they are dry at night first and a small leakage at night sounds promising. Standing is almost always a reason to leak as you squash the bladder. 


Hope all goes well.


Thanks Chris

User
Posted 24 Jul 2020 at 12:04

Hi Carlos,


Glad for you that the catheter is out. Don't worry at all about any leakage at night. I leaked at night a bit for at least 6 weeks- probably not helped by a glass or 2 of wine. I'd be dry through the morning then start leaking a bit as the day progresses also or bending over or something. Just relax, don't stress and it will continue to improve I'm sure. It just takes a while for you to heal and for your brain to readjust

User
Posted 24 Jul 2020 at 12:06

Hi Carlos, what a relief it must feel to be two weeks on from your operation after your anxious wait, etc.   So pleased to hear you’re feeling ok in yourself.  

Good luck with healing process going forward ๐Ÿ˜


Ange x

User
Posted 24 Jul 2020 at 12:42

Hi Carlos, 


Such a relief to get the catheter and staples out. 


I was the same.. a bit leaky the first two or three nights after the catheter came out, (fine during the day though) which I was told is unusual as others are the other way around. I had to think and clench before getting up from the sofa and getting in/out of the car (and farting).


I was fortunate in that it settled reasonably quickly for me. It's a work in progress so keep doing your pelvic floor exercises. 


Good luck. 


Kev.

Edited by member 24 Jul 2020 at 12:48  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 06 Aug 2020 at 17:02

Hi Carlos,


How are you feeling now? Everything starting to settle down? 

User
Posted 05 May 2021 at 19:16

Hi Carlos. Your private inbox is full.


Regards,


Jim ๐Ÿ‘


 

 
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