On Thursday 18th February, I drove to the Saudi German hospital in Al Barsha, Dubai to see a Urologist (Dr. Hossam Saker Allahyani). He confirmed (via ultrasonic scans) that my bladder was full, and that I was suffering from urine retention despite a hugely inflated bladder. He inserted a catheter into my bladder via my penis, and over 2 litres of urine drained into the colostomy bag. Blood (and urine) samples were taken for analysis, specifically for the PSA test to establish if I had Prostate Cancer.
THOUGHTS
At this stage, I thought I only had a bladder infection. Although it was nice not feeling as if my bladder was about to burst all the time but still not be able to pass any urine, the catheter was a fairly stiff plastic tube, so every time I moved, it pulled or rubbed on the urethra (inside my penis), which was extremely uncomfortable .... and I could only lie on my back at night, so it was difficult sleeping.
THOUGHTS
At this stage, I thought I only had a bladder infection. Although it was nice not feeling as if my bladder was about to burst all the time but still not be able to pass any urine, the catheter was a fairly stiff plastic tube, so every time I moved, it pulled or rubbed on the urethra (inside my penis), which was extremely uncomfortable .... and I could only lie on my back at night, so it was difficult sleeping.
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