Can you advise please. I had my prostate op on 14th and was discharged on 15th with a pop open valve cathetar in place.
I found the surgery and my recovery thus far bearable despite not getting the catheter removed when expected on Monday of this week.I have had no pain to talk of thus far due to meds given in hospital and when discharged.
I am struggling to relieve myself without opening the cathetar to drain when I try to pee. I can't seem to get flowing so to speak.
- Today I've had incredible pain when trying to go and it's making me think I'm doing something wrong. I tried to relieve myself with the catheter closed.
- I keep reading that the catheter is removed relatively quickly and I've missed one opportunity already. I have another appointment on Monday but given my progress thus far can not see this as possible either. Should I be opening the catheter to help me drain when I need to go as I have been doing up to now or keeping it closed and only opening if I really have to (for example when in pain) to relieve pressure. Advise would be appreciated
- Thank you in advance