Re: : THR -- Anterior Approach - Any Personal Experience CATHETERS

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Helen, After surgery, I said absolutely no catheters. I got up and used the beside toilet from the first day. I did try the bed pan once when I was having trouble getting up, but it doesn't allow you to drain your bladder completely. You will be getting liquid through the IV, and have to go often. The nurses were very encouraging about me getting up every time. First, you're draining your bladder completely 2) You're up and moving, lessening the risk of blood clots. I did have UTI symptoms after surgery and again a month later. Though no infection showed up, I was still put on antibiotics both times. A cystoscope showed everything as okay. I still

wonder if they used a catheter on me during surgery and caused some irritation. I forgot to ask my surgeon at my last visit. I read that it is not uncommon for UTIs to show up after joint replacement, although it didn't say why. Next time, I'll say no catheters during of after surgery. However, that approach may not work for everyone. My brother was in pain and had trouble going. They used the catheter on him once, and he was good to go -- so to speak ;-) -- after that. It wasn't fun for him, but necessary. Warn regards, Donna: I assume you got the URI from the catheter -- another experience which I am NOT looking forward to -- I am just trying to dwell on the "other side" when the constant pain is gone. .

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