Pee by Pee, lol.
**** if you have read this blog, you know that I share information re body functions, stop reading if you prefer to not read***
How do I know that my bladder is healing?
Clots are no longer present -- at its worst in December, bleeding & clotting were enough to take me to ER. It wasn't due to the pain, just that the size of the clotting and amount of blood was not what was expected. I was moved into a room when I shifted in the waiting room chair, and those surrounding me noticed a large pool of blood had formed on the floor under me. Oops. No treatment was required. Just monitored until settled.
It seems that due to blood thinners, the normal clotting and bleeding post TURBT were exasperated -- both in amount and duration.
The shiver is gone most days. post-micturition shiver -- the shudder you feel that tells you you likely have a UTI. The TURBT procedure works in an area that is full of nerves. As this shiver is an autonomic response, the work done on the bladder and irritating the urethra results in overly sensitive nerves.
Best news, I made it 5 hrs one night without waking to void. This is big. I was up every hour to go to the washroom. One night, it was every 45min. Now, 2-3 hrs is normal, and even making it through to 5hrs is delightful. Much better sleep pattern.
As this may become a regular occurrence, it is good to know that things can return to normal.
How does this impact my daily life?
Well, other than the sleep, i do a LOT more laundry. Good thing too that incontinence products are tax deductibe when caused by medical condition.
I also pack a change of clothes always. If away for a day, I take two spare pairs of pants -- just in case.
I pack undergarments in my bag at all times.
Some people have asked, aren't you worried about going places and having an accident? Usually the problem would occur in the washroom or close to it. (slow closing electronic doors are the bane of my existence). I know some folks stay home rather than risk embarassment. For me, it's just part of life, and I am learning to live with it.
I have been surprised by how many women accept that waking every hour to use the washroom is "normal" or more importantly "acceptable". Maybe it is, but, I wonder. Maybe we underreport or overaccept the challenges that women face.
**** if you have read this blog, you know that I share information re body functions, stop reading if you prefer to not read***
How do I know that my bladder is healing?
Clots are no longer present -- at its worst in December, bleeding & clotting were enough to take me to ER. It wasn't due to the pain, just that the size of the clotting and amount of blood was not what was expected. I was moved into a room when I shifted in the waiting room chair, and those surrounding me noticed a large pool of blood had formed on the floor under me. Oops. No treatment was required. Just monitored until settled.
It seems that due to blood thinners, the normal clotting and bleeding post TURBT were exasperated -- both in amount and duration.
The shiver is gone most days. post-micturition shiver -- the shudder you feel that tells you you likely have a UTI. The TURBT procedure works in an area that is full of nerves. As this shiver is an autonomic response, the work done on the bladder and irritating the urethra results in overly sensitive nerves.
Best news, I made it 5 hrs one night without waking to void. This is big. I was up every hour to go to the washroom. One night, it was every 45min. Now, 2-3 hrs is normal, and even making it through to 5hrs is delightful. Much better sleep pattern.
As this may become a regular occurrence, it is good to know that things can return to normal.
How does this impact my daily life?
Well, other than the sleep, i do a LOT more laundry. Good thing too that incontinence products are tax deductibe when caused by medical condition.
I also pack a change of clothes always. If away for a day, I take two spare pairs of pants -- just in case.
I pack undergarments in my bag at all times.
Some people have asked, aren't you worried about going places and having an accident? Usually the problem would occur in the washroom or close to it. (slow closing electronic doors are the bane of my existence). I know some folks stay home rather than risk embarassment. For me, it's just part of life, and I am learning to live with it.
I have been surprised by how many women accept that waking every hour to use the washroom is "normal" or more importantly "acceptable". Maybe it is, but, I wonder. Maybe we underreport or overaccept the challenges that women face.
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