HHmm it should not leak much--is yours still fairly new? if so may leak early after getting it OR if it becomes clogged by sediment. (if clogged you can simply moved or wiggle the catheter a bit or flush it if needed ) mine only clogged a few times the 1st year. My doc gave me a good size one, it's a 24 french. Me and my wife found it much easier to always use an overnight bed bag--it has a long hose and we run it thru my pants leg and just hang the bag facing in on the side of my chair--I have a leather carry pouch or bag that I hang over it that holds my cards-keys-remote and etc. We have done this for like 14 years and we drain the urine in the morning and at night for bedtime. (as far as a bit of blood or drainage around the belly hole area---we just use triple antibiotic and cut a slice in a guase pad so the hose can go into the center area of the pad) A bit of tape can help hold that in place. Dan H**
________________________________ From: Fragile <[email protected]> To: quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, November 1, 2012 5:06:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Suprapubic info For those who've had a supra pubic for years, have you ever had a problem with it leaking? I'm afraid to go out into public. Do you lay on your side? I'm afraid of accidentally (spasm) rolling over and tugging on the tube. I've kept it strapped to my leg where the urologist placed it on the day of the operation (Oct 10). Before, I used an external cath for 15+ years, slightest infection was cleared up with apple cider vinegar and cream of tarter. Been using D-manoose the last few weeks as a preventative. On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM, Randal Rodgers <[email protected]> wrote: I had a bladder infection many times a year. My urologist recommended a supra pubic. I have had it now about 15 years and I love it. It also leaves "other" parts of your body available for what "they" were made for. I am a man and appreciate that part. BUT, do not think it is the end of your bladder problems! I drink a tall glass of water with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in the morning. The high ph level in the vinegar "burns" the walls of the bladder and any bateria in it. I do not recall the last bladder infection I had. > > > > > >From: Fragile <[email protected]> >To: quad-list <[email protected]> >Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 2:13 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 >> > > >
