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Ablation Operation and possible catheter

Posted by Bruce on 5/3/2013, 12:32 pm

I am 65 and am going to have an operation for atrial fibrullation called an Ablation
It will take about 3 hours and I am worried re peeing during the OP
I will be sedated but wonder if a catheter will help (I've never used one before)

Any advice out there (Im quite worried)

Re: Ablation Operation and possible catheter

Posted by Andrew on 5/3/2013, 3:55 pm, in reply to "Ablation Operation and possible catheter"

Hi Bruce

Medics are used to people having issues about peeing in hospital. Be totally open about your need for privacy and for no time pressure when using a toilet. If you are confined to a bed, ask for a catheter; the nurse will do what is required.

Your age will help becaue the assumption will be that an enlarged prostate is interfering with the abilty to pee.

Again be open about it and hand the "problem" over to them.

Good luck

Andrew