Post Catheter Removal

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Posted 20 Jan 2026 at 17:56

Hi all

I had focal cryotherapy a week ago and am due to have the catheter removed tomorrow. I have to say I’m not looking forward to it, and the uncertainty around continence and how to deal with it - practically and emotionally.
So, my question is what are others experience, and how did you cope?

Thanks in advance.

Steve

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Posted 20 Jan 2026 at 19:42

SteSug, I have had numerous catheter removals , I always made sure I was well hydrated before getting to the hospital. My theory is, it is better to leak after removal, rather than have a catheter refitted because you cannot pass urine after removal.

The removal after surgery should be painless and often described as weird.

Hope all goes well

Thanks Chris

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Posted 21 Jan 2026 at 10:09

Hi SteSug

The thought of catheter removal is a lot more frightening than the actual process. When I had mine removed the nurse was chatting to me and all I felt was a very gentle twitch and that was all. I was asked to drink a quantity of water before the procedure and waited in the hospital until I could empty my bladder a couple of times before going home. After the removal experiences vary. Most regain continence immediately, others take a few days, weeks and even months. Pelvic floor (Kegel) exercise is the key to regaining continence and erectile function.

You are quite young and should expect an excellent outcome. Worry and anxiety - very natural - are the main enemies to recovery which also takes place in the mind.

'Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that’s not why we do it.' Richard Feynman (1918-1988) Nobel Prize laureate

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