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Is There Any Reason Why a Cathether is Left in After Surgery?
I am having a tt in 1 week. Is there any reason why my cath would not be removed before I wake up? I never had bladder issues after gen anesth. and I would much rather wet my bed rather than feel a cath come out. I was told it would be taken out before I awaken in recovery-but my friend who just had the same procedure 2 weeks ago woke up with hers still in and she said it hurt like h--- when the nurse removed it. How can I assure that does not happen to me? Thanks in advance for any advice!
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beth5062
in nj
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Catheter
Catheters are commonly used during procedures lasting over 3 hours. They are usually removed prior to a patient being discharged from the surgery center. Patients normally do not experience discomfort or pain with the removal process. It is important that you discuss your issues with your plastic surgeon.
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Catheter after Tummy Tuck?
A catheter after tummy tuck should be removed without any sequellae and minimal pain. It just involves deflating a balloon.
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Is There Any Reason Why a Cathether is Left in After Surgery?
Discuss this in advance with your surgeon. It is quite uncommon for catheter removal to be painful. If your surgeon plans to remove this when you are still asleep, there is no reason he wouldn't do that!
I almost never used catheters, unless there will be a combined procedure lasting over 3 hours.
Thanks, best wishes.
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Catheter
I dont use a urinary catheter when I do the tummy tucks. Every surgeon and anesthesiologist has their own preferences
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Urinary catheter after surgery
Every plastic surgeon and surgical team will have different ways to manage patients after surgery. We generally take out the catheter, if we use it at all, before the patient wakes up. There are other reasons why a catheter would be used that include the length of the operation and the anticipated extent of the recovery. Discuss your concerns with your surgical team.
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Urinary Catheter and Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Thank you for the question.
The best way to obtain a relevant answer is to ask your plastic surgeon this question. In my practice, I generally remove catheters before patients are discharged as outpatients. Patients generally do well and are “forced” to ambulate to get to the restroom. This earlier ambulation is important.
Best wishes with your upcoming procedure.
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Urinary catheter and tummy tuck
If you have concerns about the placement of a catheter, make sure you discuss them with your surgeon before surgery. I generally will place a urinary catheter and leave it in for the first night. While we encourage patients to get up the first night of surgery to prevent DVTs, some patients have difficulty moving well. The catheter is left in place because frequent urination is possible the first night due to fluids received in the OR as well as after surgery. ...
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Urinary Catheters for Tummy Tucks
This is a great question. There is not any right or wrong. I generally leave the catheter in over night so that my patients don't have to worry about getting up out of bed to go to the bathroom. I like to keep my patients well hydrated to reduce nausea and the risks of DVT. Continued IV fluids means you will need to pee frequently - hence the convenience of the catheter. This doesn't mean however that you shouldn't be getting out of bed to walk even on the first night, since we all know...
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Catheter?
You should address this with your surgeon. There may have been a good reason for this, but only they can answer that....
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Tummy tuck and catheter
Placement of catheter during TT is purely up to the surgeon. Sometimes it is necessary due to previous medical history, or if it is going to be a long case. I generally do not use a catheter for procedures under 3 hours. Discuss the matter with your surgeon and see what his thought are on using a catheter. Use of a catheter can increase risk of bladder infections
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