I had a consult for a tummy tuck and the doctor said I would go home with a foley catheter in place that my husband could remove later and they would show him how to do that on my surgery day. I am very healthy, do not have continence problems. The surgery time estimated at 2 hours. I have never heard of this. Should I be concerned?
September 20, 2023
Answer: Foley There typically is no need for a patient to be discharged home with a foley catheter after a tummy tuck but each surgeon has her/his own post operative protocols. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
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September 20, 2023
Answer: Foley There typically is no need for a patient to be discharged home with a foley catheter after a tummy tuck but each surgeon has her/his own post operative protocols. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
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September 26, 2023
Answer: Foley catheter Most surgical procedures under 2.5 hours do not require a Foley catheter and if you are healthy and do not have a history of bladder issues, having a Foley catheter placed to go home is highly unusual.
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September 26, 2023
Answer: Foley catheter Most surgical procedures under 2.5 hours do not require a Foley catheter and if you are healthy and do not have a history of bladder issues, having a Foley catheter placed to go home is highly unusual.
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September 13, 2023
Answer: Foley catheter after tummy tuck Dear Firstkitty, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 13, 2023
Answer: Foley catheter after tummy tuck Dear Firstkitty, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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