fragile, you should call your Dr. Make sure youre not allergic to LATEX! john
________________________________ From: Fragile <[email protected]> To: quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Suprapubic info Just had one done on Oct 10. The recovery has been rough. AD the first few days. I now have 0 energy, nausea. Drinking a ton of water, so just using the overnight drainage bag. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Don Price <[email protected]> wrote: HAPPY HALLOWEEN, ALL! > >I know there's been lots of discussion here regarding suprapubics, but when >something doesn't pertain to me it's my tendency to scan and delete. I >apologize for the redundant question/topic. > >So, after 30 years of my neurogenic bladder emptying faithfully on its own >(condom cath and legbag system), it has recently started to fail me. Tests >show my bladder is stretched and retaining too much urine before emptying, >which allows UTIs to form and also is not good for my bladder and kidneys. > >I see my urologist tomorrow and I would bet my last dollar he is going to >recommend I go with the suprapubic catheter. Obviously, I'll do what's best >for my long-term health, but I do have concerns about adding another hole to >my body, so to speak. > >For those of you that have suprapubic caths, any of the following info would >be appreciated: >1. what questions I should have for my urologist (alternatives? procedure?)? >2. what do you wish someone had told you before getting your suprapubic (good >or bad)? >3. what system has worked best for you regarding urine collection (legbag? >night bag? other?) >4. does your suprapube affect your sexual relations (good or bad)? >5. what to expect from the surgery and recovery period. >6. any other tips, warnings,. thoughts? > >Thank you in advance for your words of advice and experience. I truly >appreciate it! > >Don. >c5-6, 1982 diving accident >Tempe, AZ >
