Thanks, Daniel - but I'm a little confused. My urologist said I could just keep it capped and empty it into a bottle or urinal every 4-6 hours. He said a leg bag was optional for longer durations. Also said it would have to be changed monthly, either at his office or by a home nurse. He didn't say anything about rinsing with diluted bleach or anything. I thought he was making it sound too simple!
______________________________ Ben Mattlin www.BenMattlin.com www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Espinoza [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:26 PM To: 'Ben Mattlin'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] suprapubic I've had mostly good experiences.... I rarely get UTI's now. I switch from my night bag to leg bag when I get in my char and just monitor my leg bag as my bladder is about the size of a walnut now... I use silver impregnated catheters to help prevent uti's, catheter gets changed every two weeks. Maintenance is as follows: Leg bag: rinse with diluted bleach after every time you use the leg bag. Night bag: rinse with diluted bleach after you drain it and your changed to the leg bag -----Original Message----- From: Ben Mattlin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] suprapubic Anybody had good or bad experiences with a suprapubic? I'm wondering about the initial installation operation as well as daily and monthly maintenance. Do you use a leg bag or just plug it and empty it every 4 to 6 hours? What are the "side effects" the doctors don't tell you about? Brutal honesty appreciated. Best, Ben ______________________________ Ben Mattlin www.BenMattlin.com www.MiracleBoyGrowsUp.com
