Eight days after my tummy tuck an ultrasound was performed to see why my abdomen was so distended. My bladder was enlarged so a catheter was put in place and I was retaining over 2 liters of urine. Ive since had my catheter in and out twice but still unable to urinate on my own. The catheter I have in place is to stay in for a week and then I will see a Urologist. I'd like to know if any of you surgeons have had experience with this and if so what were the outcomes.
Answer: Bladder problems after tummy tuck
I have seen this in a couple of patients following surgery, including tummy tuck. If a urinary catheter is not placed during a long surgery and the bladder over-distends, this can happen. It can also happen even if a catheter is used due to the effects of muscle relaxants and pain medications on the muscles of the bladder and this can interfere with the normal bladder emptying. Both patients were seen by a urologist, treated with catheters and bladder training, and both regained full and normal function of their bladder. Although you have hit a small bump in the road to recovery, and it certainly is inconvenient, it should resolve. Do not worry.
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Answer: Bladder problems after tummy tuck
I have seen this in a couple of patients following surgery, including tummy tuck. If a urinary catheter is not placed during a long surgery and the bladder over-distends, this can happen. It can also happen even if a catheter is used due to the effects of muscle relaxants and pain medications on the muscles of the bladder and this can interfere with the normal bladder emptying. Both patients were seen by a urologist, treated with catheters and bladder training, and both regained full and normal function of their bladder. Although you have hit a small bump in the road to recovery, and it certainly is inconvenient, it should resolve. Do not worry.
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August 30, 2020
Answer: Urine Retention after Tummy Tuck
Inability to void or pass urine is a condition which can sometimes occur following tummy tucks or any surgical procedure. When your bladder contains as much as yours did when catheterized, the bladder often loses muscle tone and the catheter needs to remain in place (indwelling) for a few days.
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August 30, 2020
Answer: Urine Retention after Tummy Tuck
Inability to void or pass urine is a condition which can sometimes occur following tummy tucks or any surgical procedure. When your bladder contains as much as yours did when catheterized, the bladder often loses muscle tone and the catheter needs to remain in place (indwelling) for a few days.
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