Mark, I employed the same techniques that John has discussed. Condom catheter until the bladder spasms subsided. Larger catheters do help. I personally use a 22 now, it doesn't take off and it doesn't become clogged nearly as easy as the other ones. Quadius
On 6/30/08, Mark Jackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I've only had this thing for about 3 1/2 weeks and it's been trial and > error. > I thought it might have been partly clogged so I had it changed which > scared > the pee out of my aid and although it helped but didn't stop the leaking. > I have an appointment with my urologist in 2 days so I should get some > answers but asking here is always most helpful. > > Thanks for everyone's help, > > Mark Jackson > RollinOn > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tod E. Santee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:42 PM > To: Mark Jackson; 'QUADLIST' > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic > > > Hi Mark, > > I had the same problem when I first got my SP but it was partly because I > had a pretty spastic bladder and my urologist started with a very small > diameter catheter, a #10 French. I slowly moved up a size each week to a > #12, #14, until settling on an #18. > > If you did the same, tt's possible your bladder is having spasms from > recently being punctured and the small diameter of the catheter isn't > enough > to release pressure. That should subside as you get a larger catheter. > Also, your sphincter muscle isn't accustomed to not opening whether because > of using an intermittent or Foley/urethral catheter. That muscle has to > "chill." > > If you're only having small leaks, not big gushers from big spasms, you > might be able to keep yourself dry by using the trick ladies have used for > decades... a small inconspicuous "pad" may be enough to get you through a > day without getting wet (possibly causing many other problems) until > everything flows through the SP. (Those pads can hold an awful lot!) > > Good luck... and Welcome to the Club! > > Best regards, > --Tod > > ---- Mark Jackson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I just had a supra pubic cath put in and I'm having a lot of leakage > > from my natural area if you know what I mean and was wondering how > > many others deal with this and what I can do. > > Any help is appreciated. > > > > > > Mark Jackson > > RollinOn > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.3/1526 - Release Date: 6/30/2008 > 8:43 AM > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.3/1526 - Release Date: 6/30/2008 > 8:43 AM > > >
