ive had a catheter in for a month while in hospital (first time). had it out today and i wet myself, had a massive urge to go
but couldnt control it. is this normal? will it improve?
Hello joyj It can be, when you’ve had a catheter in for a while. Try doing some pelvic floor excercises…Your bladder may have got a bit lazy. see doc if it continues 
Hello joyjt
As Blossom suggests this is quite common, sadly your bladder does become lazy, pelvic floor exercizes may help failing that
it may be worth asking to see a continence nurse to see what she suggests, in my case she suggested self-cathertizing Im sure
I`ve spelt that wrong because I have incomplete emptying and urge incontinence, I manage quite well now with continence pads and
catheters, and I usually travel with a spare pair for the bottom half and babywipes, you learn to adapt but give yourself time
remember a month is a long time and you need to get used to your bladder and its urges almost like toilet training again, hope
this helps