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Old Codger

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Wed Sep 2, 2015, 12:16 PM Sep 2015

2015 a bad year [View all]

2 months ago wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided that the best way to get through it all was to go with total bilateral mastectomy.. she is doing well but apparently needs to go with chemo for a little insurance...will start in 2 weeks or so...
a month ago I had a CT angiogram for some clogged artery problems, the scan turned up a bladder mass, cyto scope confirms a tumor. Had the surgery yesterday was sent home with a foley which apparently needs to stay in for 3 days...it is leaking slightly and very very uncomfortable in that I feel as if I need to urinate and right now... feels like a full bladder to the point that I will pee my britches any second... Any one have any ideas on the problem with the catheter ? Or is it a "suck it up" situation?

Any ideas are sure welcome.

Thanks

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2015 a bad year [View all] Old Codger Sep 2015 OP
Go back to your doctor. Your Foley needs to be checked. Solly Mack Sep 2015 #1
Tried that Old Codger Sep 2015 #2
I'm sorry. Pain and discomfort suck. :( Solly Mack Sep 2015 #3
Thanks Old Codger Sep 2015 #5
Great news for you! Now to the next challenge with your wife's chemo ... slipslidingaway Sep 2015 #6
Hope you are feeling better ... slipslidingaway Sep 2015 #4
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