Cath out tomorrow

[Bungarian]

I am happy to have it out but am nervous. They say that they just pull it out. That sucks. Said I could drive myself home. Will it start bleeding again once I have left or can it do that? Does it hurt coming out?

[galvo]

It depends on your approach to pain. If your're a wimp, getting a splinter out of your finger is a screaming OMG moment. If you have a higher pain threshold or are more stoic in nature, you can shrug off pulling out one of your own teeth with a pair of pliers. My experience with the cath removal was that there was a bit of discomfort and that was that. They should ensure that bleeding is well stopped, before you leave.

You'll be right!

[cattlekid]

The worst part about the catheter removal for me was the cutting and tugging.  I had my last catheter for 3 months and the skin grew around the catheter's cuff.  The doctor gave me several local injections and did a lot of snipping and tugging to get it loose before the final one big pull.  It was just annoying more than anything because the locals took care of the pain. 

[marlinfshr]

Is this the chest catheter? Mine was in for just over 3 month's and it wasn't too bad when they pulled it out. They had to do a small bit of snipping but  they numbed me up pretty good so I only heard the snips. The only thing I remember feeling was some pressure since they had to tug on it pretty firmly but it wasn't bad. I do remember it being a little sore for a few days afterwards but nothing making me cry out in pain. And I am a big baby when it comes to pain.

[Mr Pink]

I had this done almost a year ago. I couldn't wait to see the back of it. It was pretty straight forward. Some local injections, a bit of snipping and then it was yanked out. A few stitches later and I was good to go. There's nothing to it, really.

[Weggy]

I had mine for 6 months before it was taken out. They use local injections to numb it and they did some snipping. I only felt pressure when they were pulling it out. After wards, they held some gauze firmly on the hole for about 5 minutes so it could clot up.

It was just a weird experience.

[Simon Dog]

The tricky part is the dislodging of the cuff from the skin (min was in for about 6 months), but the 2% lidocaine does a great job.  If you feel any discomfort, just ask for seconds.

I had no bleeding or pain, and ended up with a nice round scar about .25" in diameter.   I just tell people I took a .22 in the shoulder at a convenience store (Simpsons fans will understand the reference).

[cdwbrooklyn]

I don’t remember that clearly because it was almost 15 years ago but I do remember the doctor putting a gauge over the spot and pulling the cath out.  I did not feel a thing nor did I have any pain afterwards.  There was no cutting, snipping, injections, or none of that.  Actually, come to think about it, it happened in the dialysis clinic while I was doing my treatment.   It was quick and simple.  No bleeding at all; however, everyone is different so I don’t know what your experience will be.  Anyhoo, don’t be nervous just take it one step at a time. 

[Bungarian]

Well it is done. not too bad although it did hurt some. Doc said it was stuck in there pretty good. Took about 5 minutes to get out. The nurse held it until it stopped bleeding and he gave me a prescription for antibiotics and I was out the door.

Can shower tomorrow!!

[galvo]

Good news!

[Bungarian]

I didn't get a chance to ask the doc. Why would he give me antibiotics? Any one else get them after a cath removal?

[cassandra]

I don't remember cos long time ago, but they have been messing with blood, and open wound, so sounds like  a sensible precaution to me. I'm glad it's over, and you can shower

Love, Cas

[Bungarian]

WOW it feels good to take a normal shower.