I tried the sticky route and found that it didn't work. One time I
put the tape on a little tight and found that as long as I could keep the head
from pulling through, the cath wouldn't come off and with the tape a little
tighter, it didn't leak at all. Now I use a little piece of the rubber bag
strap and make an additional hole half way between two factory made holes so I
can get the right size for me. I apply everything when I am completely
flaccid (partly because that is my normal state now) and I usually even
coat my shaft with Dessetin or Zinc Oxide to reduce chafing. I have been using
this method successfully now for about 20 years. I have woken up to find
the condom filled to the size of a cantaloupe because the condom was twisted -
and then carefully untwisted it to have everything drain without a leak into my
bag. When your method fails, try something different.
O'C
In a message dated 10/13/2006 4:13:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
i HAVE DISCOVERED IT TO
BE EASIER to put the condom cath on pointing down, I run the tube between my
legs and under my knee. Then I put the bag on the floor. The other thing I
have discovered is barrier wipes, used on my penis before applying Wide Band,
or similar "extra adhesive styly external cath.
Last night I discovered
another trick. My urnal was full, I had already removed the external, and
needed to empty. I connected a condom cath the usual way, but instead of
putting it on my penis I wrapped the sticky part arround the funnel end and
straight cathed right into the bed bag.
JT
I've seen some amazing rigs and rituals that people use for hanging
bedbags so they fill with comfort and avoid back preasure. After 31 years I
have this down to a simple matter of water always seeking the lowest point.
When you lay in bed route the catheter over your leg and into a loop on the
bed. The loop should be large enough that the line hanging down never drops
below the bottom of the bag and the higher the more comfortable it will be.
Those little green clips with rubber bands keep the loop from falling off the
bed. As it fills with urine it creates a mild vacuum that actually helps
condom catheters stay on better.This same vacuum also aids in draining the
bladder and keeping it draining without any backup.
I've seen hospitals and nursing homes where the bag line lays on the
floor and then goes back up to the bag. This is uncomfortable and very likely
to pull off external catheters. Gravity loops are working best when full of
urine. Do not play with them and empty them as this eliminates its vacuum
effect.
john
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