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From Bob - 28 Apr 2006 17:40 GMT

Procedure for catheter removal, do this only upon instructions from your
doctor.

HOW TO REMOVE A CATHETER
Indwelling catheters may be removed in 2 ways. One method is to attach a
small syringe to the inflation port on the side of the catheter. Draw
out all the fluid until you are unable to withdraw any more fluid.
Slowly pull the catheter out until it is completely removed.
Some health care providers instruct their patient's to cut the inflation
port tubing before it reaches the main tubing of the catheter. After all
the water has drained out, slowly pull out the catheter until it is
completely removed. Be careful not to cut the catheter anywhere else.
If you cannot remove the catheter with only slight pulling, notify your
health care provider immediately.
Notify your health care provider if you are unable to urinate within 8
hours after catheter removal, or if your abdomen becomes distended and
painful

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dale.j. - 29 Apr 2006 01:02 GMT

> Procedure for catheter removal, do this only upon instructions from your
> doctor.
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> hours after catheter removal, or if your abdomen becomes distended and
> painful

My surgeon that installed it removed it, which I am happy for that he
did it rather than someone else. It is a strange experience. The other
was the JP drains which my surgeon also removed. It also was a strange
experience. I had two of those, but I believe they helped the incision
heal faster with no after effects and now there is no, repeat no scar
what-so ever after over three years. I had a good surgeon. And, now
after three plus years I'm still JOGGING. I am a happy camper!!!

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Tom Cular - 29 Apr 2006 01:43 GMT

Bob,

Why in the world would would you want to self perform that procedure? I'd
have to bet that all insurance companies pay to have catheter removal
performed by someone who knows what they're doing. Do it yourself projects
are great, if they involve the home, yard or car, not personal plumbing :-)

Tom

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I.P. Freely - 29 Apr 2006 03:34 GMT

Tom Cular asks:

> Why in the world would would you want to self perform that procedure?

In my case,
The catheter was plugged and I was getting very uncomfortable,
The ER is 20 minutes away and a nuisance to get into and through,
It was time for mine to come out anyway, and
Removal of a catheter is simpler and quicker than tying a shoe, and I
got pretty good at THAT task 10-20 years ago.

I.P.

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juniper - 29 Apr 2006 19:44 GMT

Bob, this is very helpful and thank you for posting it. I could not
find this on the group or the Internet, so after our experience I
posted something similar at http://tinyurl.com/f8zlk. I think this is
a valuable post.

>From Bob wrote:
> Procedure for catheter removal, do this only upon instructions from your
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> hours after catheter removal, or if your abdomen becomes distended and
> painful

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