That's the response most doctors would give. I have had one tell me that he
would have done a sphincterotomy if I was still a new entry, but since I
have been in this chair for 15 years next week, there is no sense in fixing
something that is not broken.
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On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 6:40 PM,
In Have been a c3 quad for almost 12 years. I have used an indwelling cath for
all 12 years and have had very few uti during this period. In Nov I had a
complete check up kidneys, bladder etc and everything was clear. I asked about
a super pubic at that time as I have at other times during the
dollbug314,
I had good luck with a Texas cath for my 1st 40 years as a quad. I ended up
with a home made version from a regular condom attached to a piece of
plastic hose with a rubber band and some tape to insure it couldn't roll off.
I
secured the condom to me with a short section of
Welcome to the list
I have pretty much stayed with intermittent cathing as it has worked for me.
I was told earlier on by my urologist-unfortunately now deceased-to try and
continue with intermittent as it would enable my bladder to remain pliable
and able to hold more urine. This has worked for
Greetings Mom Dad,
Before I start to offer you some suggestions, I will begin with Hello and
Good Wishes to you and your family.
I don't know what happened to your son or which hospital he did his Rehab,
as hospitals will vary in their treatment and rehab. If you haven't been
taught
Dollbug,
As I'm sure someone has, will and/or will always tell you, no 2 quads are the
same and what works for one... or even most... won't necessarily work for your
son. So, you are wise in getting a range of opinions.
I began using intermittent cathing with a Texas between after being
The intermitant catheterization is used as a tool in bladder training a
neurogenic bladder. I don't think your doctor understands the goal of the
treatment. If he does, he has done a poor job of explaining it to you.
When you cath your son you should be keeping track of how many CC's of urine
Hi Dollbug,
First, let me tell you how my heart goes out to you and that its clear you must
be a wonderful mother. I am sure your son appreciates your help and sacrifice,
even if he does not always show it. We quads can get frustrated sometimes and
express it as anger. Best thing you can do
I am about the same level and have had a mitrofinoff for about 14 years, since the same year I was injured. I love it- I can pee freely and do it everywhere. In the car, dark corners, behind dumpsters, etc. I used to wear a binder and would just fold it down while I cathed. Now I wear these
Julie, the incision is made at the pubic bone. Does your binder cover that area also?I have had mine for 2 years this month. It has been wonderful.
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also i have to wear my binder tight and low as to prevent it from rideing up.
From: "Julie Pittman" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [QUAD-L] super pubic ?Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:11:34 -0500
C 5-6 female quad here, 11 years post injury. I currently have an indwelling
Consider an augment and mithronoff where u
can self cath?
From: Julie Pittman
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C 5-6 female
quad here, 11 years post injury. I currently
I too have a supra pubic best advice I can give you would be to talk with your urologist, see what he might suggest. I don't think it would bother it, but I would still talk with your doctor.I am glad I got a supra pubic it has made my life easier. ginaKK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Julie, the
well you can get the mitrofanoff as low as you want it, instead of in belly button which most do...and that is what i didto self cathbetter than a super pubic bcuz there isno attachment ot equipment!Julie Pittman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: also i have to wear my binder tight and low as
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