Surgery -- Catheter Question

[Mackie]

Hi All,

I'm going to be having sinus surgery this Wednesday. As my bladder only holds 180 cc's, and they pump you FULL of fluids, I have requested a pediatric foley to be put in when I say so (I'm thinking BEFORE I'm knocked out, in the hopes that they'll be more gentle) and taken out when I say so.

Should I ask for anything else in regards to the catheter?

Thanks so much....

Be well,
Mackie

[ICNDonna]

Sounds like you have it covered.

I'll be thinking of you.

Donna

[kelly McC]

I will keep you in my thoughts.
Kelly

[Daffie]

Hi Mackie,

My biggest fear when having surgery has always been the terrible flares that would surely follow but earlier this year I had sinus and throat surgery and everything was much better. I asked the anesthesiologist to use a solution that had no potassium in it. I also asked the ent to have the catheter put in after I went to sleep and taken out before I woke up.

I think having a solution without potassium was the smartest thing I ever thought of. It was the first time since I was a child that I didn't have a horrible bladder flare following a procedure.

Good Luck,

Daffie

[Mackie]

Thanks so much for the advice and support. Yes, I would rather have it put in and taken out while I'm knocked out, but I fear they'll be too rough -- I figure I can take the quick pain of it. Also, I think I'll probably need it for a while after I wake up and will safer with it left in a bit. As soon as I feel somewhat coherent, I'll have them take it out. Hopefully, I'll be able to "go" on my own....that's the worst part for me....Ugh!

Anyway, thanks again,

Mackie