Large bladder: The medication Oxybutin, I think, has shrunk my bladder to about 60cc. It has also shrunken by never having more than several cc of urine as it drains spontaneous.
Merrill _____ From: Quadius [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 6:48 PM To: Danny Hearn Cc: C Child; tmic-list; quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Superpubic I had a large bladder when I initially had my suprapubic procedure done. I would recommend trying to find a urologist who is familiar with quadriplegics, if that is possible. I am lucky that my urologist is very familiar with SCI. Maybe somebody on the list can provide you with a hospital where such a urologist might exist within a reasonable distance of where you live. Quadius On 8/15/07, Danny Hearn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: After thinking about your question Cullen, a supra-pubic by-passes the URETHRA I'm pretty sure so that should make no difference. It is a small hole in your lower gut that goes directly into your bladder. Dan H. C Child <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have had a indwelling catheter since my injury 10 years ago. I am now having problems with the wear and tear on my urethra. Has anyone on the list had a superpubic after having a indwelling cath for a long period of time? Does the fact that my bladder is the size of a walnut make any difference. My urologist does not know the answer to this question, this doesn't surprise me, since he doesn't deal with many quads. Cullen
