To clarify--he was talking about rinsing the legbag out with a bleach solution, NOT your suprapubic. Btw, if you're able to you should rinse legbags or nightbags out by alternating between a bleach solution one night and a vinegar solution the next night. Kills different bacteria and keeps them almost odor-free.
________________________________ From: Ben Mattlin <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 3:04 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] suprapubic 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 http://www.benmattlin.com/ http://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
