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Posted 1/31/2016 12:39 AM (GMT -5)
I am 8 weeks out from having two surgeries. I had my parastomal hernia repaired and a different Dr removed the anus. At 6 weeks I started having issues with my bladder. I have to pee about every 20 minutes and even after I still feel like I have to go sometimes. I'm hoping it's not from the surgery and maybe something else is going on, but it doesn't feel like a bladder infection, as I've had those before. If the surgery did cause it I wouldn't even know which one. I'm thinking there might be two possibilities. When they removed the anus is it possible that my bladder shifted down to fill in the space? Or when my bowel pushed through the hernia did my bladder shift into that area and then when they pushed the bowel back in it put pressure on the bladder which was now in a different spot? The Dr said there was about two feet of small intestine that had come out through the hernia and that was a lot. Has anyone else ever had something like this happen after either of these surgeries? And did it get better?
Posted 1/31/2016 11:26 AM (GMT -5)
Oh boy...sorry to hear this.  I do know that things get shifted around in there quite a bit, only because of my own experiences with bleeding from the vagina twenty years past menopause.  I did have one UTI, which was cleared up with antibiotics.  I believe this is the reason the two colorectal surgeons I have seen since my operation will not remove the anus, but will keep an eye on it yearly.  Any time there is major surgery like that, things get shoved around.  Do contact both surgeons about this problem though.
Posted 2/1/2016 5:42 PM (GMT -5)
Stuff does get moved around . But you might start with your pcp to rule out a bladder infection as that is very common after surgery too. Also thins can still settle down for many months past surgery so it may get better
Posted 2/1/2016 9:50 PM (GMT -5)
ddd45 - That's actually a very good idea. It just doesn't feel like any bladder infection I've ever had (no burning). Also right at the end when I go I get an odd pulling sensation unlike anything I've experienced before. But getting a bladder infection ruled out would be a good start.
Posted 2/5/2016 10:28 AM (GMT -5)
I didn't have any burning or difficulty passing urine when I was diagnosed with a UTI. It has been so long ago though, I can't remember exactly what my symptoms were, but I was surprised I had a UTI.
Posted 2/5/2016 10:43 AM (GMT -5)
Sorry to hear you are having troubles! While recovering from my first surgery (proctocolectomy with end ileostomy), I started to notice some changes in bladder function. I mentioned the issues to my surgeon and she referred me to a urogynecologist, and she ran some tests. In the most simple terms, I probably have some minor nerve damage that is effecting my bladder and a weakening of some muscles due to everything that's been shuffled around in there. There are some treatments, but for now I'd rather just manage as is instead of going thru more medical stuff. I should do more kegals though! HA! So, if you rule out an infection, might be worth seeing a specialist to get some answers.
Posted Yesterday 10:14 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the input. I did talk to one surgeon. He wants me to make an appt with my pcp to rule out infection then he will refer me to a urologist. It has improved some over the last few days so I am hopeful it will resolve itself. Will give it a few months before I go see a urologist.
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