[QUAD-L] Re: Foley catheter versus suprapubic versus Mithronoff

[Stacy Harim]

That is what I am getting, but he says that it can be anywhere on the belly so we don't know yet.  That is where I would like it personally.  I�m excited to get it.  he told me it's a weeks stay. Stacy   "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" ----- Original Message ----- From: Liz To: Jerre Dowty ; Quadlist ; Stacy Harim Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 7:42 AM Subject: Foley catheter versus suprapubic versus Mithronoff Wow!  Bladder stones were my down fall with the Foley causing severe AD.  A superpubic is still indwelling! still a tube and bags!  After 15 years of wearing a Foley catheter by bladder had shrunk.  AD was beginning to occur almost every day.  Severe headaches, sweating, and blood-pressure through the roof.   My urologist recommended that by bladder be augmented in the new pathway was put in through my belly button.  This is that the best thing I have ever done since my spinal cord injury for my body.  I am the C6 complete quadriplegic.  I'm able to catheterize independently anytime and or anywhere.    It has also a bit less inhibited about sex.   Although the Mithronoff is a hospital stay and some major surgery is well worth it.  If you have any questions about it I would be happy to answer them, privately if you prefer. essage ----- From: Jerre Dowty To: Quadlist ; Stacy Harim Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 1:21 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Re: [QUAD-L] hello every1!     Hello All...thought I would share my latest hospital adventure!  First, I had an ultrasound of my kidneys and bladder then an x-ray of the same.  Then my Urologist scheduled me for surgery last Thursday.  It was for a cyststoscopy and a bladder biopsy for bladder cancer.  It was all suppose to be the usual and just day surgery.  Once they got inside of me they found I had bladder stones.  It turned a 30 minute procedure into 2 hours.  I had never even heard of bladder stones.  They told me there were "a bunch" of them.  When I asked the doc if he could put that into numbers he said I had somewhere between 50 and 100.  He said removing all of them should increase my bladder capacity considerably.  They were sent to pathology along with the biopsy.  He said I would probably have to have this every couple of years.   I ended up having to stay overnight for monitoring and they pumped me full of I.V. antibiotics.  They sent me home with more antibiotics (Cipro) and some pain meds.  It wasn't too painful but I felt I had been karate kicked in the bladder.  It is better now but still a little uncomfortable.    Stacy, did your Urologist approve the suprapubic?  How long have you had your Foley?  I have had mine 9 years but was told that as a female long time Foley I would leak urine from my bladder with a suprapubic.  Anybody have any info on this?  Any females out there have them after having a Foley for a long time?   Jerre -------Original Message-------   From: Stacy Harim Date: 08/31/04 03:45:41 To: Sherri Seymore Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] hello every1!   No, you're still young at 52.  It's never too late.  I'm seeing my Urologist at John's Hopkins so I should get the best advice.  I would love the Mithirof,  but I don�t think insurance will cover it. It's when you cath through your belly button.  I'm going on Wed. so I will let you know.  If you don't hear from me it�s either because I forgot or I will most likely tell the quad list.  Good luck with everything and I would love to know how it goes. Stacy   "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself" ----- Original Message ----- From: Sherri Seymore To: Stacy Harim Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] hello every1! Hi Stacy!  Sounds like you have got a busy schedule.  I am seeing my Urologist and having all the tests done ( KUB, ultrasound of kidneys, bladder, etc.)  He's waiting these results before scheduling day surgery.  I am having problems with my Folley.  If you don't mind sharing info, I'd be real interested in what your Urologist suggests as I was told that a superpubric was not a good idea for a female who has had a Folley for a long time and I've had mine 9 years.  How long have you had yours? I hope all goes well for you with your doctor appointments and starting school.  I admire you for taking on so much!  At 52, I guess I'm just too old! Jerre Lady Quad in Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stacy Harim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "quadlist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Roberta McCafferty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] hello every1! I'm glad to see you posting again. I know what you mean about the sun. I've been trying to get the last bit of color I can, although I don't have a pool like you, I still took advantage of the sunshine.  It's much easier when the weather is not so damn hot.  School is starting the 8th, but I have a surgery Monday, orientation for my online classes and rehab doc. apt. Tues., Wed., the Neurologist and Urologist to see about getting rid of the folley. Hopefully the weather is great for my couple of day break, because primary doc apt. the 7th, and then finally classes start the 8th.  My online classes are already loaded so I will probably get a head start on those so I don't repeat last semesters mistakes by getting behind.  At least time goes by quicker when I am busy and helps keep my mind off of Mike.  I'm having a bit of a hard time getting over him.  Anyhow, sorry for the rambling, glad to see you sticking around. Stacy Stacy "People who hate you do not win unless you hate them. Then you destroy yourself"   ----- Original Message -----   From: Roberta McCafferty<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>   To: quadlist<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>   Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2004 12:01 PM   Subject: [QUAD-L] hello every1!   hello every1,   Hope everyone is well! Have been outside enjoying the sun!  Have to do it now before summer is over, lol.  Sorry, once again that it has taken me a little while to reply.  But I have, now.  I will start posting more.  Well, every1 have a great day!   Tony- I will take the position as tanning adviser to the presidente! Hope u did not give it away , yet! Happy belated birthday!! Nice pic whoever posted it, lol.  Glad to hear that you made it through the Hurricanes, well.   Dave- My car accident was January 4th of 1998.  Glad to see that your doing good!   Stuntman- I know you did not forget I was just playing. Hope things are going better.   Smurf- So glad to hear that everything is going well with your new sweetiei! I wish you the best of luck.   Peace always,   Birdie     ____________________________________________________   IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here

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