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[ems]

I have various boxes of Coloplast leg bags, and various boxes of catheters which I tried one or two but don't want/ wrong size.

I will edit this post later this evening with details of what I've got.

I'm not sure if this is allowed, so please feel free to tell me if its not!!! It seems such a waste when we in the UK just get boxes of stuff, even if we don't need it, and others have to pay for each individual thing! I'm also aware that some of this isn't avaliable in the US and other countries, so i will give pictures so your aware of what it is.

Ems.

[kewlcatkez]

ems, on Feb 12 2008, 05:08 PM, said:

I have various boxes of Coloplast leg bags, and various boxes of catheters which I tried one or two but don't want/ wrong size.

I will edit this post later this evening with details of what I've got.

I'm not sure if this is allowed, so please feel free to tell me if its not!!! It seems such a waste when we in the UK just get boxes of stuff, even if we don't need it, and others have to pay for each individual thing! I'm also aware that some of this isn't avaliable in the US and other countries, so i will give pictures so your aware of what it is.

Ems.

Hi Ems,

I agree that we are fortunate to get our catheters on prescription, etc. The only issue I have is that my GP is not sure which leg bags and indwelling catheters to prescribe ( I was looking into getting some for those odd occasions they would be handy for) etc, and my Specialist hates the idea.

I cringe at the thought of people having to use a catheter multiple times, but then again, some folks in this country have to pay for their gazillions of medications - unless they are on income support etc.. So basically people aren't encouraged to work etc. Unless of course they are in an exempt group ( sadly not all conditions are, in another way perhaps some shouldn't be?? who knows.). I saw this a lot when Nursing.

It also is worth pointing out that, sadly, nothing in life is free -- we pay in income tax and paying into the running of the NHS etc. However, a lot of us do get our monies worth back.... Just need petrol to be cheaper here etc etc...

Wonderful of you to offer folks your excess supplies! ( I have some speedicaths knocking about somewhere which are surplus to requirements...)....I can't see why it won't be allowed, we are all adults...pretty much!

Take care,

K

[ems]

do you use a delivery company? I just tell them what I want and it comes, and if i'm unsure of a product, the continence nurse comes out, I am lucky though my GP is a friend as well ... only lives in the next road too! Well I'd be all too will to give you a couple if ya like!! I've got too much crap in this house!

The company I use is fittleworth, but theres loads around. I ask for something, they deliver it the next day then ask my GP for a prescription

All the foleys I've got are silicone, I prefer them as you prob know they are long term.. but I use mine only for a day usually If i'm going on a bike ride, or off toa friends I know the toilet is unaccessible, or out to the pub etc! I've got my GP on my side and I make her understand that it improves my quality of life as I'm able to go out for longer periods *without assistance*! etc etc..example being, I dont take my chair on a bike, so its actually impossible for me to go out for any longer than about 3 hours, and of course I cant drink too much etc etc..

I stopped using leg bags cos if I wore a bag for lets say a day, the next day when i take the cath out, my bladder want to only fill to about 250ml, so it means I've got to go about every two hours, which usually means I'll wet myself an hour out of the door,.... So i started using cath valves instead which has solved the prob.. and also means I can wear shorts!

There is a new cath out which is electroinic which I'm going for.. I'll look up the details for ya.. Its only in Australia atm but I've got myself on a list over here to have a go with it. Aounds wierd but basically you drop your trousers sit on the loo, but a plastic transmitter on your belly and it opens up the catheter inside you and you peeeeee! LOL

[ems]

found the info..
http://www.srsmedica...oductLitENG.pdf

you replace it once month, sounds great!

[edlee]

I'd be careful around garage door openers and the like, I think.

[ems]

edlee, on Feb 13 2008, 05:39 AM, said:

I'd be careful around garage door openers and the like, I think.

hehee! yeah that wouldnt be soo good <Grin>

[Photo_Angel]

Hey ems that would be pretty sweet. what size do you have



Hey ems that would be pretty sweet. what size do you have

[russ1]

kewlcatkez, on Feb 12 2008, 06:50 PM, said:

but then again, some folks in this country have to pay for their gazillions of medications - unless they are on income support etc.. So basically people aren't encouraged to work etc. Unless of course they are in an exempt group ( sadly not all conditions are, in another way perhaps some shouldn't be?? who knows.). I saw this a lot when Nursing.

However if you're on a lot of meds (2 or more prescriptions a month) and don't qualify for free prescriptions then the purchase of a yearly prescription prepayment card for £102.00 (which can be spread over 10 months) makes the whole process a whole lot less painful and isn't really too scary for those who work. This covers the cost of all prescriptions for one year.

[ems]

Theres about 20 of each;
conveen simpla 350ml with 25cm tubing code 21562
and conveen 600ml with 30cm tubing code 5173

www.coloplast.co.uk