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Post op vag/hys do they send you home always with catheter?
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They tell you you can't vacuum or scrub or do laundry or bend at the waist......this has me more upset than anything....I mean what housewife can go for 6 weeks without doing these things? Did they do that to you back then?  I am also having bladder repair, and not sure about ovaries until test tomorrow.........thanks for info it was very reassuring to hear that.
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Hello, I had a complete hysterectomy via vaginal about 15 years ago back when they first started using that method and I can tell you I did not have a catheter and it was such an easy surgery to recoup from as opposed to those who have it the other way.  I can also assure you that everthing still works the same after all these years. I was only 27 years old at the time and have never been able to take hormone replacement therapy (allergic). I've done very well without it and after awhile my body got use to hot flashes and finally quit having them all together. Good LucK
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I found out that you can go home with a catheter if you have bladder problem such as a nick...or any other problem that may necessitate a cath. Not usual however.
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Nope didn't come home with anything.
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I had a hysterectomey 2 mo. ago. I had to have a cathedar because the uterus was attatched to the bladder, when they seperated the two the cut a tiny hole in my bladder
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Thanks, I read some where that they sent them home with catheter and I didnt think that sounded right.  They must have had more aggressive surgery done.  I don't mind them, except after they are out the burn I can live without haha.
I am a bit anxious I guess.  You get different answers all over the net.  I will talk to the doctor Tuesday and I will have a list ready haha. Thanks again. Do they bleed much after vag/hys I wonder....getting conflicting answers on that too.
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HI Madge,

I am heading off to bed, but I just saw your post and I know you are eager to hear some responses. I will say that of the handful of friends (sister included) who had the vaginal hysterectomy, none of them have had a catheter send home.

I will say that one friend from work had to have this but they kind of suspected that this would happen since she had a fibroid about the size of a 3 - 6 month fetus growing in her uterus and it was literally tearing into her bladder. So, for her, they had to do some bladder repair and again, was sent home with the catheter for a few days. I guess at one point it became a bit unlodged and so she went to the ER because it was uncomfortable and they took it out for good. So, she only had it for a few days.

I had a "zipper" cut for my surgery up and down my abdomen. I had to have a cath and frankly, I did not mind a bit. But, I think I am the only woman in America who did not mind a catheter. In fact, the doctor's assistant made them take it out of me my second night in the hospital, and I was upset. The nurses thought it was a bad move, too, and called the doctor at home (!) to see if I could have it back in and she said I could. These poor nurses though were not very adept at putting one in and were reading instructions together as they fit it back in. But, I think I was so involved in trying to reassure them that they were not hurting me, that I honestly did not feel much if anything when they were fiddling with it. The day before my release, they took it out for good...but by then I felt ready. Remember, though, I had EVERYTHING taken out. So, it was a very invasive surgery.

Hoping the time flies by fast for you till your surgery!

Mary
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Anyone know???
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