A question?
Hello! I am new to this site but would appreciate contact! My husband, aged 85, recently had a TURBT where a large tumour was resected! He also had a bit of prostate removed (he has caP but no spread so just PSA’s every 6 months) He also had a temporary ureteric stent inserted! Lymph nodes normal! Is it normal to have catheter in for 10 days after this op and can urine be darkish! comments really appreciated! Also is it normal to feel fatigued after this op? Thank you Cx
@Cynthis - Welcome to this group. I wish we were "meeting" under better circumstances but we are all here to provide information from our personal experiences and of course provide support. As for your question on the catheter. I am not a medical professional but I had one with both of my TURBTS and it keeps the urine flowing out should there be any inflammation from the procedure. As for the dark urine - that also is from the procedure and means that your husband needs to increase his water intake. It is imperative to drink plenty of water - the recommended amount is at least 1/2 your weight in ounces each day. Keeping hydrated is good for the body in general and will help with the healing post op. Urine should be very light in color to show good hydration. No lymph node involvement is good news. I hope that this helps out. Please feel free to ask any questions. My best Linda Urbanski (moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)
Thank you Linda! Appreciated x @Cynthia - Always hap py to help out. I hope that things are going better for your husband. Keep us posted on how he is doing and feel free to reach out at any time. My best Linda Urbanski (moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)
Hey Linda - I am from UK!! hope this Ok C x
@Cynthia - We have people from all over the world on this site and welcome everyone. I am from northwest Ohio. I find it interesting to read of the differences in products, procedures, wait times, and sadly the challenges that differ around the world. Again we here here to help and support everyone so reach out any time. My best to you. Linda Urbanski (moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)
hi from Scotland. Welcome. If you have any UK/NHS related questions, I am happy to try and help you. Wishing you and your husband well. Laura, Moderator, BladderCancer.bet
Great - so glad I joined Cx
Thank you Laura! appreciated! Tony hopes to have catheter out on Monday! Bit stressed waiting for turbt results though!!! Cynthia x @Cynthia - I also hope that the cath is removed soon as it can be uncomfortable at times. Hoping that the results are good for your husband. Wishing you both the best. Keep us updated as we are always here to provide support. Linda Urbanski ( moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)
