Bladder Control

[laura2249]

I just had the monarc sling surgery a week ago and still cannot urinate on my own. I'm still on a Foley cath. Anyone else had this problem? Also anything I need to be doing to help with this problem?

[doormouse]

Hi Laura,

Hope you are ok.

I have just joined this forum please could u answer me a couple of questions as iam having same as u done in October;

How long did the op take n do u have a Foley catherter as thats what iam having for 2 weeks afterwards as i have urine retention n need to do ISC 4 Times per day n also have bladder outlet obstruction is that what u had.

How long were u in hospital? Did u have epidural or nerve block please could u explain.

Hope u do manage to urinate on your own soon.

Chat soon.
Doormouse

[laura2249]

I am better. My surgery only lasted about one hour and had the Foley cath overnight. Got out of the hospital the next day with no problem. But after about 6 hours at home, could not go. They put cath back in for 5 days. It came out again and the same thing happened so I had it for 3 more days. So far, I'm 5 days with out and ok. I have to go alot 1-2 hours but I can see improvement now. Dr. said swelling has caused the problem. I hope I'm on the road to recovery.

Hope your surgery goes well,
Laura