I realize this isn't exactly Epic News to anyone that hasn't mentally yelled at their bladder, but I had to share! And my husband is asleep and usually grossed out by these sorts of things.
So there I sat. I drowned myself with 2 bottles of water and gave it about 20 minutes. I had to go SOOO bad! I closed my eyes and meditated, but darn it, when you have to go, but you can't excuse yourself to the rest room, I have an accident. When I'm ready to go and on the throne, my bladder gets scared.
But that didn't happen tonight! and for the first time in 13 years I actually peed on my own! I told myself to pretend I was in an uncomfortable crowded place and there's no wait out, which usually results in problems. Then when I felt the urge, I somehow managed to restrain the scared muscles from spazzing and cutting me off. And I'll be darned! I cathed about 10 seconds later with 2 drops!
OK, enough celebrating over urine. I just couldn't keep it to myself and everyone else is asleep. Pat myself on the tush, I'm off to bed.
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 04:21 AM
3 doctors diagnosed me with hysterical paralysis (weee!), 1 diagnosed an incomplete T7, another T2 and the last (and most accurate) T5. Trampolines are BAD. Sleep is unpredictable. And never kiss strangers. Life has moved on.
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 05:48 AM
I'm really happy for you.
I aspire to pee again and have off and on. I was using a Vibrogym for a while and was able to pee some but not empty completely. Then I stopped using the Vibrogym and stopped peeing.
From my urologist: If your residual is less then 30mls then cath once a day to reduce the risk of UTI's. But if you can consistently darn to within a few drops then say goodbye to cathing.
Good luck,
J
I aspire to pee again and have off and on. I was using a Vibrogym for a while and was able to pee some but not empty completely. Then I stopped using the Vibrogym and stopped peeing.
From my urologist: If your residual is less then 30mls then cath once a day to reduce the risk of UTI's. But if you can consistently darn to within a few drops then say goodbye to cathing.
Good luck,
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 06:23 AM
I'm happy for you! This was a milestone, and now its passed.. ;-)
(As an AB, who knew one could be so happy about peeing.. Lol..)
(As an AB, who knew one could be so happy about peeing.. Lol..)
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 07:26 AM
AMAZING - great news!! Clever YOU!!
Interesting that you are training yourself and using meditation. Would love to hear more.
Interesting that you are training yourself and using meditation. Would love to hear more.
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 07:41 AM
Bravo! 
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 08:31 AM
Major achievement well done. Now to practice so you get a routine going your body recognizes and maybe you can say goodbye to those pesky accidnts too, that would be a great feeling!
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 01:46 PM
excellent, good job!
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 01:50 PM
You are right, your husband does not deserve to share this amazing moment. Only wee understand.
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Posted 27 July 2011 - 11:04 PM
Thank you guys!
Unfortunately the effort is being less than successful today =\ Grrr. Stupid bladder. Still chuggin and trying though.
Unfortunately the effort is being less than successful today =\ Grrr. Stupid bladder. Still chuggin and trying though.
3 doctors diagnosed me with hysterical paralysis (weee!), 1 diagnosed an incomplete T7, another T2 and the last (and most accurate) T5. Trampolines are BAD. Sleep is unpredictable. And never kiss strangers. Life has moved on.
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Posted 28 July 2011 - 02:56 AM
From your profile, it seems that you can stand. You might try standing up while attempting to pee (yes I know you're a female) - you would need a hand-held urinal designed for a woman or stand over the toilet.
During my recovery years, I noticed that, if I already had to pee, I couldn't possibly hold it if I were walking with my walker. So now, standing is part of my routine when I have to pee.
Congratulations on peeing. I guess I would rather pee than not. But peeing has its downside. I pee about every two hours. That means when I am out, I have to look for a bathroom in 1.5 hours (can't wait right to the estimated end). And, of course, sleep is interrupted as well.
During my recovery years, I noticed that, if I already had to pee, I couldn't possibly hold it if I were walking with my walker. So now, standing is part of my routine when I have to pee.
Congratulations on peeing. I guess I would rather pee than not. But peeing has its downside. I pee about every two hours. That means when I am out, I have to look for a bathroom in 1.5 hours (can't wait right to the estimated end). And, of course, sleep is interrupted as well.
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Posted 28 July 2011 - 06:32 AM
The Black Sheep, on 27 July 2011 - 11:04 PM, said:
Thank you guys!
Unfortunately the effort is being less than successful today =\ Grrr. Stupid bladder. Still chuggin and trying though.
Unfortunately the effort is being less than successful today =\ Grrr. Stupid bladder. Still chuggin and trying though.
Just remember how long it takes a child to be successful. Don't give in, keep trying, and if you feel everything start to clench just think of Greybeard in a pink tutu and E. Colin dancing to ABBA... It might not help but it'll concern anyone stood on the other side of the door when you burst out laughing
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Posted 28 July 2011 - 08:18 AM
Mmmm. I have never shirked from the opportunity to get a lady's girly bits working at their best, so if it helps - feel free! 
As for standing, if you wobble as much as I do, be prepared for it to go anywhere except in the bowl. Nightmare - unless you have three hands, of course. Sitting takes a hell of a lot longer, but far less messy. Worth a try though. Good luck.
As for standing, if you wobble as much as I do, be prepared for it to go anywhere except in the bowl. Nightmare - unless you have three hands, of course. Sitting takes a hell of a lot longer, but far less messy. Worth a try though. Good luck.
Edited by greybeard, 28 July 2011 - 11:17 AM.
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Posted 28 July 2011 - 02:25 PM
I agree with standing. I found that while sitting just as I felt like I was about to go my toes would spasm and that would be then end of it. Standing controlled the spasms.
But I really recommend the Vibrogym or any full body vibration machine as it will exercise your pelvic floor muscles..
But I really recommend the Vibrogym or any full body vibration machine as it will exercise your pelvic floor muscles..
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Posted 29 July 2011 - 09:46 PM
ClaraTaylor, on 28 July 2011 - 06:32 AM, said:
The Black Sheep, on 27 July 2011 - 11:04 PM, said:
Thank you guys!
Unfortunately the effort is being less than successful today =\ Grrr. Stupid bladder. Still chuggin and trying though.
Unfortunately the effort is being less than successful today =\ Grrr. Stupid bladder. Still chuggin and trying though.
Just remember how long it takes a child to be successful. Don't give in, keep trying, and if you feel everything start to clench just think of Greybeard in a pink tutu and E. Colin dancing to ABBA... It might not help but it'll concern anyone stood on the other side of the door when you burst out laughing
sorry that made me pee laughing so hard and not when i shouldor where i should
but congratulations on peeing on demand
Edited by madhouse73, 29 July 2011 - 09:47 PM.
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