Should I be concerned I will go home with a Foley catheter after tummy tuck?

September 10, 2023
Asked By:Firstkitty in Vernal, Utah

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?

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Answer: Foley

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