It's generally recommended to try to urinate within 6-8 hours after surgery.
This is because:
- Emptying your bladder: helps prevent urinary retention and potential complications.
- Pain medication: can sometimes lead to difficulty urinating.
- Anesthesia: can also affect bladder function temporarily.
If you are unable to urinate within 6-8 hours, inform your doctor or nurse. They may suggest:
- Walking around: to help stimulate urination.
- Running water: to help trigger the urge to urinate.
- Warm water: to help relax the bladder muscles.
- Catheterization: a temporary procedure to drain urine from the bladder.
It is important to note that these are general guidelines and the time frame may vary depending on the type of surgery, individual health conditions, and other factors.
