When I need medical question(s) answered, I go to the experts - and
that would be the Quad List. You guys are awesome. As you might
remember, I have a Supra Pubic cath and use a hospital bed. Like the
idiot that I am, I would lay the night time drainage bag at my feet.
And here's the stupid part. I have contracture's so I sleep with two
pillows under my knees and the foot of the bed cranked all the way
up. Talk about trying to pee uphill!
So after reading all your great advice, I now hang the bag on the
side of the bed even with my Supra Pubic. The excess tubing is coiled
and pinned next to my hip. I place a plastic bin on the floor under the bag.
What a difference! I sleep much better and I don't wake up every
morning with a bulging bladder. I know, I know, I'm an idiot. But
with all the urologists I've seen you'd think one of them would tell
the newbe about such things - at least hand out a pamphlet or
something. Thanks again.
Dan
At 05:19 AM 6/9/2009, [email protected] said:
My aide lays mine on the floor as it would not drain hanging on the
end of the bed. That seems to be the best for me. I really like the
idea, laying it in a basin to prevent problems of leaking if someone
forgot to not latch it securely. I sleep in a old-fashioned
waterbed, which prevents any pressure and I find comfortable.
Dana
