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Lou
Catheter is the least of your worries. Typically it’s put in while you are under anesthesia And completely knocked out. It is Typically removed early on (2nd day) While you still have Morphine pump on your IV. That said, I’ve had 8 surgeries all between ‘03 and ‘06. I’ve had catheters inserted and removed several times While I was fully alert. So this is a little like Advice on losing your virginity from an Old Haggard Prostitute. No Biggie! Do plan a witty comment to have ready when they remove it… "Why Nurse Betty, you touch me like you know me!" "Couldn’t we have diner and a movie first?" "Yes, I’m ready, but will you call me in the morning?" The "thought of it" is far worse than the actual act. Some have had an idiot "nurse-in-training" remove theirs, And have a completely different experience… One forgot to deflate the balloon first and attempted to just "Pull it Out." Here’s my advice to insure your catheter experience goes great. Tell the nurses and attendants when you are going into surgery… "I know you’re going to insert a catheter once I’m out. Use plenty of lube! I want it to come out easier than it goes in. Yes?" They may smile at this comment, But, with that in the back of their mind, They probably will take extra care to "Lube you up." When it’s time to remove it- (if you are awake and alert) Say- "Seriously, I know this is awkward, nervous-time for me, But You take your time and don’t let awkwardness or nervousness Of the situation cause you to ru**** Do this just like any other procedure, like you’re setting an IV. Yes?" It gives them the detachment from the awkward- "I’m pulling on this guys Penis!" moment And puts them back in the mind-set of Medical procedure. All of that, AND, take a deep breath before, And slowly let it out as they pull it out. That was what one nurse had me do, And it was great. A few of the times I’ve had them removed, It was almost pleasant. Not in "Whoa baby, pull my catheter again!" sort of pleasant, But like a nice squeeze on the back of the neck from a masseuse Sort of pleasant. Have the Greatest and be rid of the tumor! Best Wishes- Dx
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The catheter is no big deal, at all. I think they removed mine on day 2, but I don't even remember the event. When I was 19 I was a nurse's aide in a nursing home (the hospital wing). After just a few weeks I was putting catheters in and taking them out (in old men). There is really nothing to it - but if a 19 year old shows up to remove your catheter, I would ask for someone else. lol Joe Bear
If they have any trouble putting in the catheter, they usually get a bigger hammer or swing twice as hard to drive all 30 inches deep inside. After the 7th or 8th blow I passed out, so I do not recall much. It's a way that my medical plan saves on anesthesia cost during the operation. The only painful part was when the doc missed a couple of times and smacked my nads. 
On the second day, the nurse had the lawn maintenance guy come to my room to pull the catheter out, since he has the right kind of muscles built up from repeatedly starting the hospitals lawnmowers and leaf blowers. 
My experience was different than the information the other guys were sharing, they sounded like their experiences were much milder. On the other hand my medical plan leaves much to be desired, I had to help hold my liver out of the way during the operation to help keep the surgery cost down. 
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But really, I never saw them insert it, they did it after I was knocked out, and i****aken out the morning after, with no ill effect or pain. I was sort of nice to just be able wiz without any painful complications like getting out of bed just after surgery. It really was the least of the issues involved with the process. 
Poor men want to be rich, rich men want to be king.
And a king ain't satisfied 'till they rules everything.
- Badlands
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