had hip op 3 weeks ago happy with result
but had a problem passing water had 3 goes with catheter spend week in hospital sent me home with catheter for last 2 weeks
returned to hospital to day removed catheter gone in retention
in discomfort with catheter feeling depressed not knowing what the out come will be
now feeling like a wished I did have the surgery
Hi,
There is medication for pain and the surgery to numb the area and anesthesia all combined causes retention in my case. I informed the surgeons before surgery I had retention issue s from all the medication. There is a medication to relax the bladder muscles which can be prescribed and the rentenion is controlled. So much better than a catheter.
Catheters are painful and I had that same issue the first THR 22 years ago. Not easy to cope with hip recovery. I'm surprised that the physician had not prescribed medication designed for retention. Or a least until you recovered enough to get back on your feet. Walking helps a lot. Exercises are miserable with a catheter.
Ask about medication to relax the bladder or see a urologist.
Stay strong. Peace and healing!
Many thanks for this info and reply
I have been to the urology dept at hospital had catheter removed over a week ago, still could not pass urine had catheter re fited it ,had lot of discomfort since
Hip is great having difficulty to enjoy walking due to catheter
hope it gets resolved