Split Stream after Catheter Removal

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I know this may be very odd, but has anyone exoerienced a split stream after their post prostatectomy catheter was removed? When standing I am only able to hit the commode with one stream. The other goes outside the commode. I have to sit down to pee. Based on the amount of dried blood where the catheter entered my penis, the hospital nurse told me they must have had a hard time inserting the catheter during surgery. Anyone else experience this? I'm thinking it might be scar tissue at the tip. I miss being able to stand to urinate.

 

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This may be a result of a weak urine stream. I am roughly 15 months following removal of the catheter following my prostatectomy and I still "suffer" occasional split stream urinations. Sometimes I can keep the two in the commode and others times one will go outside which is very irritating. This only happens when I have a weaker urine stream. I guess my suggestion to you is to try to urinate with a fuller bladder so your stream is stronger. If you start with a split stream push harder to strengthen your stream and bring the two together.

 

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I'm 4 weeks post catheter removal, so I'm still working on trying to get my bladder fuller before I urinate (with out involuntarily evacuating when I stand up). It sounds correct but it may take some time before I can test that theory.

 

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Hi, I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. I've never had a prostatectomy but I do periodically see what (thanks to your description) is a split stream. I hope it gets addressed to your satisfaction. If you need additional support from me, send me a new message. Harv

 

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I had this also and was told it is probably due to weak stream. It doesn’t happen with a full bladder. It helps to rub the tip of your penis between your thumb and forefinger to open the exit point of your urethra before you start to go.

 

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Thanks for you help and suggestions. I very much appreciate it.

 

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Wouldn't worry too much. It's usually trash left over from the operation. Try to squeeze the tip and massaging it around while peeing. Something just might be lodged in a way the needs to be worked loose. Had it happen to me a few times after surgery.
Good luck to you.

 

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Sit down and observe

 

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I'm a year and a half out from a salvage prostatectomy, still incontinent and can no longer stand and pee without pissing all over myself. I am now a full time squatter. Many times a split stream and many times a weak stream that won't clear my pants. So I just jerk my pants down and squat at the same time.