Debbie
First of all, I wish you a nice time in Florida for the Holidays. Hope all goes well.
Second, regarding your bladder and urinary retention. If you have extensive neuropathy, it could be related to that. Do you have autonomic neuropathy? Have it checked out with a urologist. Perhaps it is neurogenic bladder from neuropathy. There is medication for that, but onfortunately, they have much side effect. However, I hope this problem resolves.

to Debbie and Susanne
yes I agree so much with you regarding the doctors. I wonder how they can get away with saying and documenting in the medical records things like that??? I try to always check back with the doctor's office after a week or so, so I know their notes are typed up, and I get a record of the doctor's note. I do think that if there is something you want to dispute, you could have records changed.
Best regards
Synnove