Can we talk about bladders?

Okay, this post probably falls under the "TMI" catagory, but I have been wondering about something...it seems like since I've had surgery that I will feel like I have to pee so bad, but when I get to the bathroom, not a whole heck of a lot comes out. I don't know if it has something to do with weight redistribution or what, but I find it really odd. Now, I don't have the problems I did when I was heavier with sometimes barely making it to the bathroom, which is nice....but that feeling of awesome relief you get when you have to go really bad and then you get to and it's just like.....there is nothing better on this planet...is gone. Anyone else notice weird occurences like that or am I the only one? Kelle

Kelle, are you sure you don't have a bladder infection???? Sounds like typical symptons of a UTI to me. I'd call your PCP for a urinalysis just to be sure. Susan

I'm sure I don't have an infection. I've had them before and know what they feel like. And this isn't a new situation for me, it's been going on pretty much since I had surgery. Good thought though! Kelle

I will agree with you. I don't go nearly as often as I used to. And when I go it is not as much. I don't get up in the middle of the night anymore. I can go in the morning, and not have to go again until mid afternoon. Before surgery I would go at least 5 times before lunch and about once every two hours after. I have decided it is because I don't eat and drink as much as before, therefore I don't have the same amount of waste. I don't know what causes it, but I have been aware of a change also. Carol

Thanks for your input! It's good to know I'm not loosing my mind or that unusual! I've also noticed the no in the middle of the night thing. I do wake up every morning between 6-7 though and my cat thinks it's play time! Kelle