I had mine done at Craig hospital in Colorado. I still have constant UTI's however.... I think mine are caused by possibly my caregivers not washing their hands enough and constantly being around my younger brothers however.. for me because im a younger male it also allows for sex.. Im not sure how concerned you are about that, or if it's a problem for you.. changing them is fairly easy as well, my nurse comes out once a month to change mine. Hope this helps some!
Danny Espinoza 24/m/California Occupation before accident - Network engineer / SR. Network security engineer Broke c2,c6,c7 and doner bone at c2 TBI from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord off a vent "woohoo" however only one diaphragm works right now "due to asymmetric SCI" http://secureminds.us/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:49 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] supra-pubic catheter I went to my doctor yesterday and she suggested that I have a super pubic catheter put in, because I am constantly plagued UTIs. I don't know if this is a good idea or not. I don't have access to a shower, so I just get bed a bath every day. I have read several things on this list regarding supra-pubic catheters, and I don't think many of them were positive. Can some of you shed some light on the subject for me. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Keep in mind that I do not have hand function. Thanks in advance. Naomi C4 quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis _____ Start the year off right. Easy <http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489> ways to stay in shape in the new year.
