Question:
Do they use a catheter?

   — dbobb32 (posted on March 28, 2007)

March 28, 2007
I dont knowwhat surgery you are asking about.Thyey do not use one for the lap band.
   — Sandy Hanson

March 28, 2007
They use one on me for the gastric bypass -- probably because I HAD a history of over-active bladder -- the surgery appears to have taken care of that.
   — the7thdean

March 28, 2007
I had an RNY and I did get a Foley catheter, but after they put me to sleep.
   — jlw0423

March 28, 2007
yes, i got a cathedar too, but they put it in after i was asleep. I had it liproscopically done on 3/9/07
   — missyheffelfinger

March 28, 2007
Usually ANY surgery that uses a general anthestic requires a catheter. Knocked out everything relaxes and they dont want a messy OR table:( Do talk to your surgeon beforehand. Its usually put in once your under, and removed once they confirm your peeing and up and mobile.
   — bob-haller

March 29, 2007
They used a catheter during my lap ryn surgery. I was asleep when they did it. They kept in to the next day. I never felt it.
   — barfiep01