How to Remove a Foley (Urinary) Catheter: Two Easy Ways to Remove at Home | Urology Made Simple

[@DrRobertChan]

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[@zandilezwane6503]

Thanks so much since no one cares here in this hospital. I have decided to remove it myself. I have been on pains for days because of it. Many thanks

[@DrRobertChan]

you are welcome. good luck!

[@ronaldhartman86]

We lost our syringe that our health care provider gave us, and your video about the scissors was a big help. I think a lot of the nurses and Drs. Should give that information out when you leave the hospital. Thanks again, you relieved me of a great deal of discomfort.

[@DrRobertChan]

glad my video was able to help!

[@ot8030]

Excellent video very clear instructions. Thank you for making this video

[@bloodmooncomix457]

That was that was a thorough explanation Dr.! 😀👍
Much better than I got from my hospital....😒

[@DrRobertChan]

Glad to help

[@annjean8709]

Great tutorial video!
Thank you for sharing.

[@DrRobertChan]

You are welcome!

[@mathatbp.7047]

Thank you Doctor for your complete informative visual presentation. God bless.

[@DrRobertChan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tubeintone]

Excellent, informative video. I’m far less apprehensive about my catheter removal, that is happening next week, than i was before viewing. Thank you.

[@DrRobertChan]

Good luck!

[@asifsheikh1635]

Thanks for this informative and helpfull video.

[@DrRobertChan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnsamuvel3564]

I'm watching in you all program, so really use full.

[@DrRobertChan]

thanks for watching. i am glad that you find it useful!

[@josephguthrie9140]

I wish that the nurse who removed my catheter would have seen this. She either forgot or didn't know to deflate the balloon before removal. A lot of pain, and a lot of blood. And had to have another one installed the next day, because of the damage that she did.

[@DrRobertChan]

that sounds really painful sorry to hear that.

[@shelde02]

Wow 😳

[@mr.d.572]

That's really terrible!

[@floracarpenter9631]

Thank you so much Dr.Chan!👍

[@DrRobertChan]

You're most welcome!

[@joeimbesi99]

Marvelous thanks

[@DrRobertChan]

Most welcome

[@chandrashekharh3440]

Simple and Usefull sir.. Thank You

[@DrRobertChan]

You're most welcome

[@JorgeGonzalez-es5fh]

Hello Dr. Chan. Loved the video. I didn’t know it was that easy to remove this type of catheter. But I do have a question. Are there things I should look out for once removing the catheter? Is blood in the urine normal for the first few days?

[@DrRobertChan]

Jorge, thanks for your kind comment. Blood in the urine can be normal, but paying attention to other symptoms can be important. Having a catheter in place does predispose people to developing a urinary tract infection which can be evidenced by blood in the urine. So if someone is having other symptoms like burning with urination or fevers, it might be worthwhile to check in with your doctor to make sure you don't have a UTI.

[@rollinmark8952]

Thanks Dr Chan!

[@johnnyhorizon8368]

I’m supposed to remove mine tomorrow (after cystolitholapaxy). I’m terrified! 😨 The thought of pulling something thru my bladder, thru my prostate, & then thru my urethra is terrifying!

[@DrRobertChan]

good luck. hope it went well

[@darylc2799]

How did it go?

[@johnnyhorizon8368]

@@darylc2799 no issues! Easier than it looks! I didn’t feel a thing! The thought was terrifying tho!

[@darylc2799]

@@johnnyhorizon8368 how many days was it in? I am having prostate surgery on Wednesday and getting a catheter

[@johnnyhorizon8368]

@@darylc2799 just about 4 days.

[@NoName-zm1ks]

The tubing not coming out, it’s stuck to the red connector! Afraid I maight break it, what can I do?

[@dmcarden]

Scheduled to remove mine in 2 days. Dr chen, should I take ibuprofen or tylenol or some pain reliever before then? Will have had mine in 8 days?

[@DrRobertChan]

usually not needed, but it never hurts

[@kenhorne5650]

Will not do myself in case there is a problem. It's it weird not having it.

[@boomer2095]

Getting ready to remove mine today. But damn, that bladder looks small compared to the size of the balloon. I seriously hope my bladder is larger then that 😳

[@DrRobertChan]

Good luck!

[@imboredDB]

I wish you showed the painful part, I do it tomorrow 😮😢

[@prestorib]

Gloves