Hi to all,

amazingblazing628

I had my operation on Friday I was the first to go down but had to get changed into gown so I didn't go down till 11 am I was anxious about having it done anyway

I had epidural and some sedation I am pleased I ve had it done but it's very painfull I don't know about 10/10 more like 20/20 the amount of pain & antibiotics I am on.

What i do not understand is that I've a big 10cm area of skin on my tummy that is Really Red Looks Inflammed to see doc has taken a swab will have to see what comes back.

Do you know of a support group that's for superpubic catheter s use

I would find helpful going to be a long healthier process to go .

Just thought I would let you all know how it went I'm on strong meds and the pain is beating

Amazingblazing 62.

Bluebell21

Hi @amazingblazing62 Congratulations on having your operation done. The following link might be of use to you.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-catheters/living-with/

The above link also contains a link to the Bladder & Bowel Community.

Good luck with your recovery.

Take care.

Sandy_123

Hopefully the swab results are good

amazingblazing628

Hi to all,

I've had my antibiotics ect & the Area is still Very Red i don't understand why it is like it is all I expected was some bruising not a big 10cm patch where my Skin in very Inflammed I am going back to the doctors in the Morning.

Sparklebright628

Bluebell21

Good luck tomorrow @sparklebright628 Will your doctor have the results of the swab test by then? I hope everything can be sorted for you. Take care.

Jimm_Alumni

I'm glad you managed to get the surgery done. Aftercare for surgery is very important, so you're entirely right to visit the doctor for anything concerning @amazingblazing628! I hope the results from any tests comes back with good news.

For support groups I would follow the NHS link that Bluebell provided, or ask at your hospitals Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) if there is one local, they will be best placed to know,