I have leaking at times, very rarely tho. When I do, it's usually (99% of the time) because I hadn't been drinking enough water in the days previously. So, whenever it leaks, i just force myself to drink more, and so far, it's always solved the problem.
Win, 35 yrs post
----- Original Message -----
From: Stacy Harim <imwheelin1...@yahoo.com>
Date: Monday, February 1, 2010 17:08
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic and sling
To: wheelch...@aol.com, Quad-list@eskimo.com
> We increased the size but can't only do that so many times. I just would like to be informed with info from people that live with it day to day than just from a doctor. I trust him but would like to know if anyone with a sling and a flaccid bladder have any troubles with leaking or whatever may be a problem. I feel it's important to be informed.
> Stacy
> From: "wheelch...@aol.com" <wheelch...@aol.com>
> To: imwheelin1...@yahoo.com; Quad-list@eskimo.com
> Sent: Mon, February 1, 2010 7:28:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic and sling
> Increasing the size of the cath might be the answer. Of course, there could be a half dozen other tangible reasons too. You and your doctor have access to your medical records, we don't. Offering suggestions without this valuable information is too risky at best.
> It can be even more critical when you don't trust your medical doctor.
> Best Wishes
> In a message dated 1/31/2010 10:27:04 P.M. Central Standard Time, imwheelin1...@yahoo.com writes:
> Hey all,
> I've been away for a while but need some advice. Not that I don't trust my doctor's advice but also would like to get the facts from people that live with it day to day.
> I've been having issues with leaking around my cath and instead of continuing to go up sizes, I've decided to go with the supra pubic until I drop some weight in my belly and get the stoma redone so I can cath through my abdomen.
> Anyhow here is the deal. My bladder doesn't hold urine at all and the doctor suggested a sling but I am really worried it won't work and then I'm back in surgery to get my urethra tied off. What if any advice do you all have that have a supra pubic and how did you handle what to do about your urethra so it wouldn't leak urine?
> Thanks in advance,
> Stacy
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