Bad Urinary Retention Post Complete Hystorectomy

After my vaginal hysterectomy I had urinary retention. I complained about it for eight years. The doctors kept telling me nothing was wrong until it started effecting my kidneys! I couldn't get the pee to come out at all sometimes, couldn't get all the pee to come out other times and couldn't tell I had to go until I was so full I was in pain. Now I have an implant much like a pacemaker that stimulates my bladder muscle to contract. Yay Emory!!! It works very well most of the time. I still have some circumstances where I need to cath but it is heaven compared to having to cath 5-6 times a day. It doesn't help with the sensation of needing to pee though. I guess it's best just to try every three hours or so just to be safe. 

Hi Julie, my name is Vicki and I had a total hysterectomy in August of 2010. They did the procedure laproscopic and everything was fine when I came, but I noticed I was unable to urinate at all when they removed the cath. Even the next day, they asked how much I had been and told them I hadn't. They sent me home anyways, and the day after I went home I was in so much pain because I could not go, I ended up back in ER for them to drain the bladder. Needless to say, that began I horrible nightmare and chain of events I still suffer from various effect today! I was wondering how your recovery turned out and maybe could help you with some different ideas if your still having problems. Though I hope you have recovered completely, I'm here if you need to talk as I continue to be confused!

Vicki

I noticed this was posted over a year ago, so I hope you see my reply. I am having similar issues, not as severe. But there are times where nothing comes out. I am using ice and walking to stimulate the bladder so I can go. I am very concerned this problem could regress. I would like to know what doctor you saw at Emory for this implant, or who I could contact for help. Thank you! Glad you finally found someone to help you!