Hi everyone,
I had a TURBT with examination under anaesthetic and a meatal biopsy done 9 days ago. I was very lucky as in I barely had any pain (although on high painkillers already so they probably masked it well), I pee’d twice after the catheter was taken out (btw that was an experience and a half) and was allowed home. Had blood in pee for a few days then that went too. Today I’ve got a really bad pain in my bladder (no blood as yet), but it feels like I need to pass something big and it’s stuck/ I’m wondering if these are the scabs that are trying to pass, as I was warned at 10-15 days to look out for blood and scar tissue. I’m maybe naive, but I didn’t bank on being in so much pain for it when I’m still on all the high painkillers. Anyone else suffered the same at all? Wondering whether to persevere and they’ll pop out, or whether it’s not normal and could be an infection. Anything greatly appreciated. Drinking water by the gallons btw.
Pretty much the same tbh, had an awful night. Got an appointment at drs at 3pm as I’m pretty sure it’s an infection xxx how are you? Xxx
Bless you, that's not good
You must be exhausted
Hope the Doc sorts it out for you
Let me know how you get on, please
I'm ok thanks, love Tina X
Been to drs, I’ve got an infection, so I’ve been put on some strong antibiotics xxx I did think it was weird to go suddenly downhill when I’ve been feeling ok. So we have the answers xxx
So glad you got some answers and the meds you need.
I hope they kick in soon and you start to feel and sleep better.
lots of love Tina. X
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