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Memories Of A Catheter

Posted 09.05.2007 by Honey Monster (51)
Editor's note: I found this buried deep, deep in my inbox. It was originally posted on the forums way back in February, 2004.


I've just recently had to go to hospital for surgery that required me to remain confined to the bed. As this was a two-day (overnight) stay, I was due to be fitted with a catheter. For those who don't know (and for maximum gross-out effect), I'll tell you: a catheter is a tube which they slip up your bell-end (or mimsy, if you're female) that goes straight to your bladder. Any pee that your bladder produces just drains away through the catheter without you giving it a moment's thought.

Before I went to the ward, I made sure that my bowels were completely empty by crimping off a loaf that needed a tiny bit of encouragement to come out. Thankfully, my surgery was in the afternoon, and I remained unconscious until late evening. I woke up in the middle of the night drugged to the eyeballs. I busied myself trying to trace all the tubes and wires that were sticking out of various parts of my body.

I was pleased to note that at this point I did not need to shit. I had been having nightmares about having to shit in bed, as this was not something I wanted to experience. The ward felt like it was packed like sardines; and worst of all, there were a team of six highly-attractive young nurses who were working at the ward desk in front of me. Of course, my drug-warped mind may have made them more appealing then they probably were, but I would still be embarrassed if I shat my bed all the same.

It seemed like morning arrived very quickly. Normally when I wake up I give a loud burst of morning thunder. I'm proud of the loudness of my wind first thing in the morning -- but this was neither the time nor the place. And yet, to my complete horror, I could feel the pressure building up in my lower regions. I was praying that this was not a prelude to something horrible demanding to crawl out of my cinnamon tunnel. I stifled the farts and tried to contain them as best I could. The problem was, forcing them out was the only thing I could do.

I heard the farts. I can only hope no one else did. The major problem was that every time the dirty starfish winked, my muscles contracted elsewhere -- which is really painful when you have a rubber tube stuck down your willy. I prayed and prayed that this was not the brown dragon blowing fireballs out of my butt as it made its way to the cave entrance. Apart from being a complete Shameful Shitter, the pain would have finished me off.

I was now feeling very scared. I called the nurse over and demanded more painkillers.

To completely ruin the story, I was given more drugs and then woken up some hours later by someone telling me that I had to get up as they needed the bed. (No joke -- they really told me this.) One of the pretty nurses then came over, said something with a Bulgarian accent, and then shifted my clothes and exposed the old man himself.

Having a catheter removed is very painful.

I was then told that I had to use the toilet before they would let me go. (!) Fortunately, I didn't need much encouragement on that front. I got dressed and stumbled to the toilets, where I laid a fairly wet log. This turd was savored by me, as I was thankful it hadn't forced the issue to come out any earlier. I just wish I had been allowed to have my mobile phone with me so I could have taken a picture. (Those bloody killjoys said that it would interfere with the babies' life support equipment or something. Begrudgingly, I had to switch it off.)

As a side note: I was unfortunate enough to see a man having a camera stuffed up his butt. The nurses had failed to properly pull the curtain closed at the corner, and I was at the wrong angle to see everything. Why I saw this, I do not know, as I was in the Ear, Nose and Throat department. English hospitals: can't beat them.

paradise pooper (not verified) -- 09.05.2007

asfter all these years, my first post!! glad i never go to the doctor.

C Everett Poop (649) -- 09.05.2007

Mimsy?

Smarty (not verified) -- 09.05.2007

OK, so I laffed my ass off with that one!!! ha ha ha...too funny!

Thunderbox (837) -- 09.05.2007

This reminds me of Catch 22 where a guy is completely bandaged head to foot in a hospital bed. Can`t see a bit of him at all.

He has a drip going into one arm fed by a bottle and a catheter tube coming from the region of his cock out into another bottle.

Whenever the drip bottle is finished, all they do is swap it over with the catheter`s bottle.

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.05.2007

Speaking only from my own experience, I had very little discomfort associated with a catheter. especially the removal. Insertion WAS a bit tricky because I involuntarily fought the introduction of said tube into my discharge tube...I was told to relax and it was smooth going from then on.
Being Shameless, I can only imagine what a nightmarish environment a hospital must be for the Shameful.

Great comment! +1 point
pnuttycorn (234) -- 09.05.2007

After I had my appendix removed, the lady I shared the room with was a shamless farter.
She was friggin windy all day every day. I wouls piss her off because I would laugh and then yell "OW" cuz it hurt to laugh, and she'd yell "there is nothing funny about breaking wind!!" That was even funnier. she stayed pissed off.

The Thunderous ... (687) -- 09.05.2007

I have heard vaginas called many things but NEVER a mimsy. And cinammon tunnel is a new one too! Great story!
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The Thunderous Crapper 63 Enjoying home toilet advantage since 2004!

Shit monster (85) -- 09.05.2007

Yes, catheters are VERY painful to have removed. I had one when I was in my accident, and they removed it like 2 days later and FUCK did that HURT!! THEN whenever I pissed, and it drained completely, it hurt right at the end for like 2 weeks.

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(insert ziggy boogy doog here)

Hamster (581) -- 09.06.2007

It brings tars to the eyes, doesn't it!? Thankfully, I've never been in hospital. But if I was, I'm absoluely sure the old bowels would shut down completely!!

daphne (3607) -- 09.06.2007

It would be nice if honey monster would stop back in - he's got a great talent for describing these things.


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.....hugging bunnies since 1969
www.daphneszoo.com

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.06.2007

Damn, sounds like I was lucky with my catheter experience. Also, I've never had to use a bedpan to take a dump...the mechanics of the whole operation just seem WRONG. I can't picture how I'd unload w/o sitting on something, or at least being VERTICAL.

Miss Simone Scat (570) -- 09.06.2007

Hammy. A Mimsey? Is this a pet name for our female parts?
Producing waste since 1967

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 09.06.2007

My poor little son had a catheter inserted
I have never heard a scream like that in my life! AWFUL!!!

Hamster (581) -- 09.07.2007

MSS - sorry to disappoint, but I've never heard the expression before either! Obviously that's what it means though!! I may ask around!!

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.07.2007

What does Elliot on "Scrubs" call it? A "hoo-ha" or somesuch? No wait - "bajingo"...that's it.

Hamster (581) -- 09.07.2007

Fudge - thanks! I'll add bajingo to my enquiries!! Fantastic word!! Over here we used to have (may still have for all I know) a TV panel game called 'Call My Bluff'. They had very obscure and often amusing words, all three members of one panel gave a definition, only one of which was true, and the other team had to guess which one. Bajingo could have come straight off that programme. Would have made interesting viewing!!

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.08.2007

Hammy: your "conversational" lexicon ("over there") is FULL of great words and expressions...you probably use them all the time w/o even thinking about 'em. Us Yanks (this one at least) get a kick out of hearing them. You know what I mean, right?

Hamster (581) -- 09.08.2007

Fudge - I think the same is true in reverse! I love some of your vwords and expressions - which you probably don't think anything about either! All part of the world's rich tapestry!!

But I'm mindful that Bilge might reprimand us for going off subject here .... !

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.09.2007

Indeed, sir! I think we have a little leeway if we maintain SOME entertainment value...but BEWARE the flushers nonetheless...
Their service to PR is invaluable.

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.09.2007

Back on topic - I AM really surprised at the amount of pain folks have related regarding catheterization. It can be a coldly clinical "rote" kind of procedure (grab the dick, shove the tube in...done), but my experience was minimally uncomfortable, once I relaxed. Granted - easier said than done. The removal was simple and barely noticeable: I guess I was just happy to have the damn thing out.

Hamster (581) -- 09.09.2007

Fudge - don't lose that SoH of yours will you!!!

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.09.2007

Well, Hamster my friend, I AM facing a rather serious procedure on 9/24 (I'll post something on the Forums as the date draws nearer), but I HOPE that my SoH remains intact throughout. I hope that nothing I've written recently indicates that said sense is in jeopardy...?

Hamster (581) -- 09.10.2007

No - not in the slightest!! I hope all goes well on the 24th!!!

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.10.2007

Hammy - are you registered on the Forums? If not, might I suggest you DO so?

Hamster (581) -- 09.11.2007

No, I'm not. I looked once, but wasn't really hooked. Sell them to me!!!

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.11.2007

What brought the Forums to mind was your cautionary comment (re: Bilge) about going too far afield with responses. The Forums allow for (nearly) boundless discussions, both in terms of topics addressed and the length of posts/responses. NOT limitless freedom, mind you...the monitors/flushers remain vigilant but maintain a more relaxed, hands-off posture.
Try 'em - you might LIKE 'em, Hammy.

Hamster (581) -- 09.12.2007

If I can find time - I'll have another look!

GottaGoGirl (2616) -- 09.12.2007

Roger that, Fudgepump! Couldn't have said it better myself!

And Hamster, we find time for what we like! :)

Lame comment! -1 point
Frank2401 (190) -- 09.14.2007

Ham, did you ever register for the Forums? That's a compliment. (beyond my 5%). None of them have asked me to join the Forums.

Fudgepump (366) -- 09.14.2007

You're showing your sensitive side again here, Frankie...easy does it buddy.
As far as I know, Forum registration is NOT by invitation ONLY. People come and go on there all the time (in my limited experience).
I'm in my 4th year as a reader and contributor at PR, but only registered on the Forums quite recently...June 19th of '07, as a matter of fact.

GottaGoGirl (2616) -- 09.14.2007

You boys are so cute.

Alright, I'll make it official:

"Frank, will you come play with us on the Forums?!?"

The Shit Volcano (3740) -- 10.21.2007

Damn, I am lucky I didn't need a catheter! These sound painful and annoying. My IV was bad enough the way it irritated my arm. When they pulled it out, my arm was swollen for a week. (It still swells up now and then.) Couldn't imagine it in my twat waterer.

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Beware the shitticane. Election, 2008.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 02.17.2008

You think it hurts on a healthy bladder? Try having one introduced or removed without local anaethestic when your entire waterworks are red raw and bleeding. That's pain!

As for shameful shitters... hospital is hell. Especially when you're on a larger ward with one shared bathroom, and you're under the grip of a bowel prep. Repeatedly pissing from your ass in a public toilet is a nightmare... and if you need a bedpan (not at all easy to even pee lying down let alone poop) then it's always the cutest nurse who deals with you - regardless of whether you're male or female.

MSG (660) -- 02.18.2008

Three years ago I had surgery to remove bladder stones. A little over a year later I got a kidney stone; examination revealed more bladder stones, so I had surgery again. Both times I had to have a catheter because, both times, I got "urinary retention," which means that the tissues were so inflamed and swollen from the surgery that they swelled shut and I could not urinate; trip to the ER. That was greater pain even than the kidney stone, which was terrible enough. So I got pain meds, including Percocet, which is a wonder drug, truly inhibiting the pain sensations that jangled and assaulted my poor nerves. These meds also constipated me, of course; I didn't eat much the first few days after surgery, either time, and it was three or four days until I even felt the need to defecate. Wearing a catheter made it almost impossible to sit in the right position to poop, though I did manage it a couple of times. When I pushed (and I had to push hard!), it felt like the catheter would pop out, though it never did. Finally I got a huge turd stuck just inside my rectum; could not get it out; decided to hover rather than sit to see if I got better leverage. I had already tried manual disimpaction: slow, painful, bloody, only partly successful. But finally, hovering over the seat, pushing with all my might, I was able to deliver a huge, hard turd that splashed all the way up to my bottom. After that I started eating more and cutting back on the Percocet, so my bowels returned to closer to normal and I never had to resort to the extremes of that one time. I was extremely glad to be rid of the catheter, though I had actually learned to catheterize myself in case of urinary retention. Take my advice: Drink lots of water. It's now been over two years since my last kidney stone, and I drink lots of water every day.

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 02.18.2008

MSG (or anyone that impacted - i.e. superhard poop impossible to get out): glycerine suppositories are your best friend. Keep them in for at least 25 to 30 minutes in a warm bath, drink loads before and during, then try. It still won't be totally easy-going but it helps soften and lubricate even if you have to resort to manual disimpaction. Only thing that even vaguely makes things work for me (long term high dose morphine for pain management) even after a bowel program from a GI. You can use 2 at once if necessary which will hopefully help prevent you from shredding your ass completely. Just be sure to drink loads as the will do little if you're even slightly dehydrated.

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