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I know that for "specific questions" on how the Urocycler works .. to
call & ask but, for example, the site says:
"The UroCycler® is an automatically
cycling valve that restores near normal bladder function.
This innovative, anti-reflux valve attaches to an indwelling
catheter. When urine pressure reaches a level that indicates a filled
bladder, the UroCycler®’s ceramic magnets
separate to open the valve and allow the bladder to void. Then the
UroCycler® closes and near normal
rhythmical filling and flushing cycles continue."
Note that it reacts to a "filled bladder." Those of us with
foleys have collapsed bladders because they are immediately emptied via
the foley. I can't even get close to a "full bladder" before it
leaks out & around my cath ... uncool.
So if we can't have 'filled bladders' for the cycler to recognize
& work ... how CAN it work?
I had a reflux test done once in an x-ray room. They SLOWLY
forced saline in my bladder to see if it looked like I had reflux to my
kidneys. I didn't ... good news. But that's totally different
than letting my bladder drain normally.
The people at Urocycler make it sound good but??? Plus
expense.
Lori
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