Bladder Retention After Tummy Tuck

There are multiple reasons for the  urine retention post surgery. the most common is the bladder irritation during the surgery because of the Foley catheter. The other reason is the effect of the muscle relaxants and pain medication. You will be fine and may need bladder training with clamping the catheter for few hours. Your urologist will take care of it.

Urinary retention can be seen after general anesthesia, and bladder distention during surgery. Some individuals have a history of such after procedures other than tummy tuck and let us know if we might run into a problem. A catheter will relieve the pressure and rest the bladder muscle which is all that is needed for most to recover. For others a visit with the urologist, and perhaps medication will set things straight. The outcome? With help you can expect to recover bladder function.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd

The problem can start soon after surgery, if the bladder is allowed to distend in the first place.  Once urinary retention persists beyond the initial post-op period, evaluation by a urologist is very important.