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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate Cancer / February 2004Catheter Removal
Has anyone attempted to remove the catheter themselves? I asked my surgeon and he indicated that there is no reason one could not do it themselves, in fact he has had patients who have done it with no problems. Cut off the pigtail, let the saline solution drain out, about 10cc, and it should slide out. Sound simple doesn't it? John They x-rayed me first to make sure my urethra was healing sufficiently to pull it out.  SignatureProstate Cancer Survivor (so far), not a doctor PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46 Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c RRP 12/15/2000 PSA .1 .1 .1 .3 .4 .8 EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47 PSA .3 .2 .2 .2 .3 Erection 05/12/2003 @ 48 HTbegins 07/21/2003 @ 48 PSA .1 Lupron 7/03, 8/03, 12/03 > Has anyone attempted to remove the catheter themselves? I asked my > surgeon and he indicated that there is no reason one could not do it [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > John Me too! > They x-rayed me first to make sure my urethra was healing sufficiently to > pull it out. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > > > John > Has anyone attempted to remove the catheter themselves? I asked my > surgeon and he indicated that there is no reason one could not do it [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > John Why not? There are folks that use it on and off for many years. SignatureJK Sinrod NY Sinrod Stained Glass www.sinrodstudios.com Coney Island Memories www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories > > Has anyone attempted to remove the catheter themselves? I asked my > > surgeon and he indicated that there is no reason one could not do it [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Why not? There are folks that use it on and off for many years. JK, Are there people who insert it themselves at home? Or do they have to see a doctor for that and only remove it themselves? Alan > > > Has anyone attempted to remove the catheter themselves? I asked my > > > surgeon and he indicated that there is no reason one could not do it [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Alan Hi, Alan.... I'm not jk... but yes, there are people who *catheterize* themselves on a regular basis. There has even been mention of it on this newsgroup by people in the past who were having problems with bladder neck after surgery. It's not something that sounds easy to do .... but... I never thought I'd stick a needle in my penis, either! And a couple of years ago, I was giving myself weekly injections in the thigh with a two inch needle. So I guess it's possible to learn.... just hope I never have to. Take care, MikeH :) John: It is simple, and that's how it's done! My doc told me I could save a trip and do it myself, so I did. The advantage of course, is you go as slowly as you want and stop if it bothers you. I had a little stinging (more lubricant might have fixed that), but really it just slipped out easily. Larry > Has anyone attempted to remove the catheter themselves? I asked my > surgeon and he indicated that there is no reason one could not do it [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > John been there and done that. i would rather take it out myself if it is ready to come out, do it yourself the doctor can give you a shringe to remove the saline from the catheter. I had no need to cut the pigtail...never thought of it either. This was for some kidney stone problems I had a year ago. you might want to see your doctor anyway with questions etc. but you can take it out yourself and still go and see him! ly >John: > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> >> John |
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