I had the foley--catheter for about a day and a half. I woke up fully and wanted to get up to stretch, etc. So I asked to have it taken out. Up till that point It was pretty sore but I didn't have a pain pump then. By that time your butt is getting numb--lol.

I did have a pain pump for my first surgery which was for an exploded ovary/cyst. They can be quite dangerous so don't hesitate in having that removed. You can die--not trying to scare you--really. I had another issue in my gut when that happened too. I was pretty sick and had generalized peritonitis. I was going to be brave and not take the pain meds but it worked out well. I was able to get up and walk earlier and start recovering sooner than I might have otherwise.

If you have a wide elastic band around your middle, it helps with confidence too. It sure helped me. Take things like walking slow and easy for a week or so. Then increase as you feel like it. Make sure you eat well, maybe not too much at once but several times a day. My body was my friend and told me when to rest or try more.

You will most likely sleep more than usual. Normal. You may vary off what my experiences were but I think you will feel better once you recover. I sure do.
Take care
M.C.

Thank you friends. Take care and keep well.

I will keep you in my thoughts next week. I'm sure it will go fine and remember you are not alone.

Thanks MaryTContrary, I will be off line now until later. Take care all of you.

Best of luck. Let us know how you are doing when able.

Thank you lexisgirl very nervous but what can I do. Signing off now until God willing I feel better and I can give an update.

Take care.