Thank you to all of you who replied. My husband had this surgery 6 months ago and he didn't have any issues like this (or any others for that matter). I know, we were very lucky. This other person I'm trying to get info for is my father. He's now about
3 months post op. The cath was a HUGE issue for him. I don't think it was uncomfortable as much as it just freaked him out to the point of him barely moving off the sofa. He had severe anxiety.
In any event, His leaking has almost subsided and I don't think the pads not being changed are the issue. If so much as a drop got on the pad, it was replaced before it even had a chance to soal into the pad. He really didn't and still does not care how much money he spends on these pads. Money is no object when it comes to this matter.
I did suggest he try the desitin but I was getting more worried because the issue is getting worse. I would think that 3 months after the surgery the discomfort should be getting better rather than worse by the day.
To the poster who wrote that he recomends staying away from the scope for now...you said that you experienced discomfort for sometime? Was it similiar to this and did it get worse before it got better? At what stage did it finally go away?
My father is not a complainer AT ALL so when he complains, I know that he's really not feeling well.
Thanks to all of you who wrote with suggestions and comments. I wish you all a speedy and healthy recovery and I welcome more comments and suggestions.
Best to you all.
Lisa