John, I had a suprapubic installed about five years ago. Initially, it was rough, constantly causing autonomic dysreflexia. I switched to a different type of catheter called the Duette, it has helped somewhat, but still some discomfort when the tube is moved. It's made of softer material, every once in a while have trouble getting it to insert and have to use a catheter with a stiffer tip called a coude. I'm in quite a bit of pain until I can switch back to the Duette. Haven't had much trouble with infections.
On Thu, Dec 28, 2017 at 1:01 PM, john owens <[email protected]> wrote: > I would appreciate getting some information about getting a supra pubic > catheter. > > > I am 27 years old and 11 years post C4C5 SCI and TBI. > > I was told by my urologist that I’m not emptying completely with simply a > condom catheter and that my best option will be to set up a surgery date in > January for a supra pubic. > > I did not ask him about the option for an ileal conduit urinary diversion > but I would like feedback on which option you think is the best. > > Please tell me of your experiences with the Supra pubic. > > Have you had less UTI’ after having a Supra pubic? > > What complications if any have you had with the Supra pubic? > > Thanks for any advice or tips. > John/JR >
