As a care giver I know the anticipation is tough and can only imagine how it must feel as the one about to have the procedure. The good news is your having the TURBT so quickly after your cystoscopy even if it hadn't allowed much time for getting questions asked.
For both the TURBT's, my husband did wake up with a catheter. I think part of the recovery room time with a cath allows staff to monitor the output. I sat with him in recovery for about an hour the second time and a bit longer the first time.
For both TURBT recoveries, three prescriptions were written. One was an antibiotic (Cipro) and two were for pain management (Percocet and Pyridium). The Pyridium treats bladder pain/burning and sense of urgency. It turns urine into an orange color which may stain surfaces if not wiped up.
The Pyridium could not be given while in recovery (so staff could monitor normal output). There was a hospital pharmacy so we were able to have all prescriptions filled and start the Pyridium right after discharge. I don't know if he could notice bladder discomfort then because he was distracted by the discomfort of the catheter. The antibiotic started the next day as he received IV antibiotic with the procedure and the Percocet was started 4-6 hours after discharge as needed.
I will be thinking about you and a speedy recovery from your procedure. And no heavy lifting for a while! I recall instructions of nothing over 10 pounds for a while. My husband was happy to have a doctor's note excusing him from trash and laundry duty.
Best wishes. Will look forward to an update when you are able and willing to share.
Husband's journey:
01/2015 1st cystoscopy
03&04/2015 TURBTs-CIS
07/2015 Finished BCGx6
08/2015 biopsy-BENIGN!
10/2015 Finished BCGx3
12/2015 Cysto, redness
01/2016 TURBT, Benign
04/2016 Cysto
05/2016 Finished BCGx3
07&11/2016 Cysto's
1/2017 Finished BCGx3
2/2017 Cysto, redness
3/2017 TURBT, Cysto due 9/2017