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So, after having a urinary catheter, your bladder kinda takes a little vacation, right? I mean, why bother working when someone else is doing your job, like emptying the bladder? It's like the bladder is saying, "I'm outta here!"
Here's why this happens:
Muscle Atrophy: The bladder is a muscular organ, and when a catheter is in place, it takes over the job of emptying the bladder. The muscles of the bladder can weaken or atrophy during this time because they are not actively contracting to push out urine.

Loss of Sensation: While the catheter is in place, it can interfere with the normal sensations of fullness and the urge to urinate. This can lead to a loss of awareness of when the bladder is full, making it difficult to sense the need to urinate.

Disruption of Nerve Signals: Catheterization can disrupt the normal signaling between the bladder and the brain, as the bladder is no longer sending signals to the brain to initiate urination.

After the catheter is removed, it may take some time for the bladder muscles to regain strength and coordination, and for the nerves to reestablish proper communication. This is why people often need to retrain their bladder to regain continence.

Kegel exercises are your bladder's personal trainer. They help strengthen those muscles down there. And yeah, wearing diapers or pads can be a real lifesaver during this retraining phase. Trust me, it's better to be safe than sorry, especially in public!

And, oh boy, peeing in a diaper in public can feel kinda awkward. You might feel like everyone's secretly judging you, even though they probably have no idea what's going on. But hey, it's all part of the process, and you're not alone in this bladder retraining adventure! 😄

Diaper recommendation: Anything that looks like regular underwear and is super absorbent, with no noisy plastic. The granny panties just weren't cutting it.

Kegel exercises from the Mayo Clinic:
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Cheers and wishing you great health Tony

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