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ptchrzmom
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Posted 4/3/2007 7:33 AM (GMT -8)
My husband, age 51, had a radical prostatectomy March 29th and is home from the hospital.  He seems to be doing very well.  The worst part is the catheter.  Each morning he wakens with what seems to be blood on the front of him and on the sheets.  Is that normal?  And also, he complains he can feel the catheter moving up and down in his penis.  Is that ok?  His urine is still not clear either, but he is drinking about 6 or 8 half liter bottles of water daily.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Michele

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jackcc
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Posted 4/3/2007 7:48 AM (GMT -8)
Is the tube still taped to his leg?  Its not ok.  The tape should keep the cathater from doing that.  You should call your urologist.

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ptchrzmom
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Posted 4/3/2007 7:58 AM (GMT -8)
Yes, it is taped high up on his thigh to try to prevent the feeling of the catheter moving.

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Tony Crispino
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Posted 4/3/2007 8:53 AM (GMT -8)
The catheter moving is normal, but the bleeding should be reported to your surgeon. While some bleeding is normal, I personally did not have any, one concern is if blood is coming out is he leaking inside with the urine? By explaining these symptoms to your surgeon, your are taking careful precaution.

Tony
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kw
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Posted 4/3/2007 6:25 PM (GMT -8)

I agree.  SHould not be any bleeding.  Call your Dr.

    KW

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Cedar Chopper
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Posted 4/4/2007 1:35 AM (GMT -8)
Michelle,

I experienced a little blood outside the catheter during bowel movements.
Once, some of this blood worked its way into the urine - again after a bowel movement.

This was replaced by urine outside the catheter during bowel movements as I healed.

My physician likes to leave the catheter in for 21 days - to ensure healing of the urethra stitches.
Regardless, I recommend walking a little more each day -and plenty of water.

I agree with the others.  Your physician needs to know about ANY blood.

Keeping you in good thoughts.

Cedar Chopper

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