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[Mcowling]

Can anyone tell me what condom caths work best? My husband is about to get off the foley and start self cathing. He's had leakage problems so we want to use a condom cath/leg bag in between. He's only 6 months into his injury. Also....UTI's........suggestions? Thanks sweetie, whoever you are!

[brython2]

Clear Advantage by Rochester are certainly the most "reliable" I have used over the years.

Link here :- http://www.rochester...r_advantage.htm

They are best used over a long period of hours during the day, taking them off every few hours or so to catheterize certainly won't do the skin any favours in the long term, perhaps someone will suggest a product that uses a weaker glue?

The less stagnant urine in the bladder the less chance of UTI's developing, so drinking enough and emptying via cathing certainly 'should' reduce them, it's a matter of trial and error getting the balance right. My Urologyst told me that drinking 2 litres every 24 hrs is enough.

All the best

[Illinois Boy]

I use Hollister condom caths. But I wish they would come without the adhesive cause it irritates my skin.... I use 1" wide Elastoplast tape wrapped half on penis and half on condom........ Internal cathing always gave me UTI's........

Jim


Yes, Happa they are xxx large.........

[longhaul]

I use the one from UROCARE called URO-CON Texas Style External Catheter with urafoam adhesive foam strip. They are single use and come in different sizes. Hey Illinois Boy these don't have any glue on them and come in the supper size suitable for small donkeys. I just love to be called sweetie........

[Mcowling]

longhaul, on Mar 28 2009, 10:42 PM, said:

I use the one from UROCARE called URO-CON Texas Style External Catheter with urafoam adhesive foam strip. They are single use and come in different sizes. Hey Illinois Boy these don't have any glue on them and come in the supper size suitable for small donkeys. I just love to be called sweetie........

Sweetie, Sweetie, Sweetie...............................thanks

[Illinois Boy]

longhaul, on Mar 28 2009, 03:42 PM, said:

I use the one from UROCARE called URO-CON Texas Style External Catheter with urafoam adhesive foam strip. They are single use and come in different sizes. Hey Illinois Boy these don't have any glue on them and come in the supper size suitable for small donkeys. I just love to be called sweetie........

I'll check them out........

Thanks, Jim

[edlee]

I've been using the Coloplast Freedom Clear, plus a strip of paper surgical tape wrapped around the shaft. I leave mine on all day,, straight cathing morning and night. You can,,, and I have on occasion,, pull off the hose, staight cath thru the condom, and replace the hose, if needed without loss of integrity of the seal. I've done it to provide urine samples when needed.

ed

[Jax]

Why have any leakage to deal with in the first place? Why have to worry about the problems of the external caths. Wouldn't it be better to stop the leakage completely? Click this link and see what I mean. I have the first one. Since December of 2007, I haven't had a leak. I carry a piece of clear tubing that I slip on like an external cath when I need to pee, and just pee into the toilet. I use an internal cath before bed to be on the safe side. It's made a world of difference for me. I always had problems with the external caths coming off, the legbags leaking, the tubing or cath disconnecting from the bag. It was a real hassle. No more worries now. I have met one person that had the second, and he's had success with it. Just depends on the amount and frequency of leakage really.

[brython2]

Thanks for posting that link Jax.

Because of high bladder pressures I’m having to contemplate bladder augmentation surgery sometime this year to reduce pressure.
It has been suggested to me that I may need one of these Artificial Sphincter implants as well.

I know that article covers most aspects, but perhaps you could answer some of these questions if you have the time.

Which one did they use on you? Or is there only one company that makes them?
How long was the surgery?
Does the fluid reservoir protrude from your belly, or where do they place it?
How long did you have to wait before being able to use it?
Any negative points you have encountered so far?

Thanks again!

[Scribbler]

Mcowling, on Mar 28 2009, 02:23 PM, said:

Can anyone tell me what condom caths work best? My husband is about to get off the foley and start self cathing. He's had leakage problems so we want to use a condom cath/leg bag in between. He's only 6 months into his injury. Also....UTI's........suggestions? Thanks sweetie, whoever you are!

I use Jade Ultra Flex M520. They are Silicone Self-Adhering. www.rocm.com

I've used many types of Condom/Sheath and gradually built up an allergy to latex. I changed to these 6 years ago and they're perfect for me. I wear mine 24 hours and change it every morning.



Illinois Boy! .. Mine were a special order so had to be made from Tractor Innertubes...

Did anyone see that flying pig?..

[edlee]

Jax, on Mar 29 2009, 01:11 AM, said:

Why have any leakage to deal with in the first place? Why have to worry about the problems of the external caths. Wouldn't it be better to stop the leakage completely? Click this link and see what I mean. I have the first one. Since December of 2007, I haven't had a leak. I carry a piece of clear tubing that I slip on like an external cath when I need to pee, and just pee into the toilet. I use an internal cath before bed to be on the safe side. It's made a world of difference for me. I always had problems with the external caths coming off, the legbags leaking, the tubing or cath disconnecting from the bag. It was a real hassle. No more worries now. I have met one person that had the second, and he's had success with it. Just depends on the amount and frequency of leakage really.

Do they do something to make your own sphincter stay relaxed, so you can void when the new one is loosened?

If that's the case, the first example looks pretty good.
ed

[Jax]

edlee, on Mar 29 2009, 11:13 PM, said:

Jax, on Mar 29 2009, 01:11 AM, said:

Why have any leakage to deal with in the first place? Why have to worry about the problems of the external caths. Wouldn't it be better to stop the leakage completely? Click this link and see what I mean. I have the first one. Since December of 2007, I haven't had a leak. I carry a piece of clear tubing that I slip on like an external cath when I need to pee, and just pee into the toilet. I use an internal cath before bed to be on the safe side. It's made a world of difference for me. I always had problems with the external caths coming off, the legbags leaking, the tubing or cath disconnecting from the bag. It was a real hassle. No more worries now. I have met one person that had the second, and he's had success with it. Just depends on the amount and frequency of leakage really.

Do they do something to make your own sphincter stay relaxed, so you can void when the new one is loosened?

If that's the case, the first example looks pretty good.
ed

The injury did it for me. I have no bladder sphincter tension, or bowel sphincter tension. A good urologist can fix it that way, but will probably try to talk you out of it first. I believe my urologist said that if somebody didn't mind still having to cath, they can leave your sphincter as is.

It is a life changer. With no retention at all, and all the problems with leg bags, I was constantly wet. Now, I can ride an ATV with no leakage. And to top it off, the UTIs are a whole lot less likely to happen. I almost fell out of my chair when the urologist told me he could stop the leakage completely. I had no idea they had anything like it available. He said it's something originally developed for older fellas, but he has put them in several paras. They also have a similar device for bowels.

[fanatribe266]

I found that regular Trojan catheters can be made and I've used them for 29 years. You take the Trojan and connect it with a few rubber bands, I wish I could show you that I can't. Were you also the person that inquired about adhesive? I hope so because I found the best adhesive. It's called uro bond and comes in liquid form. Smells really strong, never leaks. I'm going to come back tomorrow and check out my supplies in case I have the wrong spelling. This is the reason I signed up for this web site because I saw this question and I know I can help. It cost about $40 a bottle but it lasts for a long time approximately 6 months. I've tried a lot of other things and no adhesive even compares. I hope I helped you.