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[John Batty]

Hi,

I would welcome some feedback on the issue of incontinence for those living with a spinal cord injury.

I am working with a Chesterfield inventor, Trevor Wills, who has developed a leg bag which alerts the user that it is nearly full (audible alram/vibration/flashing LED) and also incorporates a pump which can empty the bag at the fllick/touch of a switch i.e. the wearer does not have to be able to operate a valve etc.

Trevor invented the device when his Dad suffered a stroke and was unable to manage his incontinence.

I would like comments on the following:
- Is incontinence an issue if you have a spinal cord injury?
- Would Trevor's device be of assistance to the SCI sufferer, or to carers?

We are at the stage where we need to run trials and I would be interested in hearing from anyone who would be interested in using the product for a month - the closer to Chesterfield the better!!

My email address is jb@jmbatty.freeserve.co.uk, or post a message on the forum messageboard.

Thanks for your help

Regards

John Batty

[kanga2433]

Hi! Yes incontinence is an issue for most SCI people, though many are encouraged to use intermittant catheterisation which doesn't require a legbag at all.

The invention you have sounds interesting, but I would have concerns about the extra weight to have the pump etc added and wonder is the cost would be paid by the NHS for such an item.

If you would like to talk futher, email me at kanga2433@hotmail.com