Its not healthy . . . I've had to hold it longer than 12 hours before . . . that was my record, and I suffer greatly now . . . It overstretched causeing muscle weekness . . so when I have to go . . . screw the rest of the world . . . lol

Bladder problems
I too have found it to be unhealthy...your bladder stretches to a point where the muscles holding the bladder cannot take the pressure anymore...then you have problems with incontinence So when you have the chance, go to the bathroom!!

dehydration
I think I don't realize I haven't gone to the bathroom until the end of the 12 hour shift because I don't drink a whole lot during the day. I am so busy caring for my patients that I forget to take a drink every once in a while. I just need to be more conscious of my own body before I can take care of others.

hydrate
Yes, it does get busy sometimes..but if you don't take care of yourself and become sick yourself...then how are you going to take care of you patients? Hydration also helps you think better. I always carry around a bottle of water with me, that way I can access it easily.

water
Very true, I couldn't take care of my patients very well if I was sick! The water bottle idea is a good one, I could put it in one of the cabinets on the floor close to where I'm working and perhaps that will give me more initiative to drink it.

I too need to be careful. After seeing what dialysis pts go through I have really tried to care for my kidneys better including trying not to take nsaids for my aching back and feet. Thanks for reminding us all to pee! :wink: