Question:
do you have to be catheterized before lap band surgery?
— tchewysmom (posted on March 19, 2007)
March 19, 2007
Yes you do. I'm not sure why, except after surgery you might not be able to
go to the bathroom on your own.
— roberta45
March 19, 2007
Yes, everyone is catherized to make sure the total area stays sterile.
But it is not done until after you are gently sleeping and when I woke up I
had to double check to make sure I actually had one....lol... I didn't
feel a thing while they inserted it, it was not uncomfortable once I awoke
and if you remember to breathe through it when they remove it your muscles
will not spasm as bad.
— CarolynK
March 19, 2007
I just had my surgery last Monday and was not catheterized. In fact, when
the doctor came into the holding area from another surgery he told me that
if I could get up and go to the bathroom at that moment they would not have
to cath me. I know many people who have not been cath'd. Do not worry
about that aspect of it. If your doctor is one who believes that
catherization is necessary, chances are very good that they would do it
after you are out, just like the intubation.
— fluphystuph
March 19, 2007
I'm not sure if it's a "have to" situation or not. I was cathed
and the reason being those IVs are running through you and your bladder
feels up and has to be released and it also lets the medical staff know
whether or not there is blood in your urine and to ensure that your bladder
is functioning as it should. Trust me, they cath you after they knock you
out. And you don't feel it when they take it out.
— the7thdean
March 19, 2007
Most Drs cath you for your surgery. Some hospitals do it before you are
put under and some do it after you are under. If your Dr says they will do
it before they put you out, ask to have it done afterwards becasue it will
be more comfortable for you and less stressful. Most Drs. do have them
removed before you get to recovery or shortly thereafter. The reason you
have one is because you are getting IV fluids during surgery and your
bladder will just automatically release the fluids while you are under the
anesthesia due to all of your muscles being relaxed. Your body does not
know how to "hold it" while you are under. Talk to the nurse
during your PAT's and have them document your preference to not have the
cath in while you are awake. They can probably accommodate your request.
Good Luck!!!!!!
— barefootgirl
March 19, 2007
I have already posted an answer to this one time, but I want you to realize
that you asked about the lap band surgery specifically and I am the only
one thus far who has answered and has had the lap band placed. The other
three are RNY patients and it is very possible that they do require
catheterization for that surgery. I wanted to make you aware of that so
that you did not look at the majority of the answers and see that you had
to do something that you are frightened of when that is probably not the
case. Hope this will help calm your fears.
— fluphystuph
March 19, 2007
I had my lap band surgery in November and was not cathed. But make sure
that you talk to your Dr. about it since every patient and every Dr. are
different. Good luck to you.
— Beth_B
March 19, 2007
I had my lap-band surgery in Dec. and was Catheterized.
Dan
— bigdooba
March 19, 2007
I had lap ryn done. They catheterized me once I was asleep. I had to keep
it in for a day. I was worried that it would be very uncomfortable, but it
wasnt. I didnt even know it was there until I went to walk and you have to
hold the bag.
— barfiep01
March 20, 2007
"Have to?" Not sure, but both my husband and I were for our Band
surgeries. They do it after you're asleep (ask to be sure) and you will be
uber-grateful for it post-op. :) Sometimes I wish I still had the cath,
when I have to get up at 4:00 am to pee and am tripping over the cat.
— Jeanie
March 20, 2007
Aloha! Yes, I had a lapband done in September 06 and had a urinary
catheter. It was placed after anesthesia, which you can request. The
reason? You are given a lot of fluids in the operating room and you won't
be getting up to go to the bathroom until you are fully awake. Mine was
removed the following am.
— gtali1954
March 20, 2007
I should add that pulling it out doesn't hurt or anything. It feels ..
wierd. :)
— Jeanie
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