Foley Catheter??
So I was reading up on some stuff about surgery and I came across an article that talks about possibly having a foley catheter after surgery? Is this true? And if so, do they insert this catheter while you are under anesthetic ?? The whole catheter thing kind of creeps me out !
-Michelle
Typically, if the surgery is under 3 hours they usually aren't necessary. I haven't had the surgery yet so I'll be interested to hear what other people have experienced. It may vary by doctor and Centre so I hope everyone includes those details in their responses!
Post-surgery it shouldn't be required unless you aren't able to make it to the washroom on your own.
Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014
I'm at Humber with Dr Sohi. I still can't believe that a month from now I'll be 2 days into Opti. Time flies.
What about you? Who is your surgeon?
Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014
omg thank goodness for your replies!
I found this forum online regarding what you should bring to the hospital when you are getting gastric bypass surgery.. and one of the items was a nightgown or pj's.. then in brackets it says... a nightgown might be better due to the foley catheter insertion.. i was so puzzled because I've never heard of this!
Well, glad I asked! because if that were the case I would be very disappointed! .. but you guys made me feel a lot better!
Other than this forum that gave me good advice on what to bring to the hospital I guess their information is somewhat incorrect! I was all freaked out for nothing !
-Michelle