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Do you need a catheter in place for this surgery?

I think I'm more worried about having a catheter than the surgery 😂

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Didn't for surgery 1 but did for 2&3 and honestly it's a godsend. They put it in when you are out and it's painless to have removed. Much easier than trying to get out of bed and move around immediately after the op.

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Not routinely for a diagnostic unless you struggle to see for 24 hours post op.

I had a catheter after my major excision op and tbh it was an absolute godsend as I'd had so much bladder issues after the diagnostic. It didn't hurt a bit and let my bladder settle just for that first 24 hours.

I did not have one placed because I emptied my bladder right before I was taken back.

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I didn't have one. I appreciated the opportunity once I'd come round to get up and use the toilet and at the same nurse helped me into own pants and comfortable clothes.

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Montgomery78

I wasn't told beforehand that I may have a catheter so it was quite a shock when I woke up to find one inserted. It wasn't painful just a surprise if you weren't expecting it.

Wishing you all the best with your laparoscopy

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