Inactive bladder with NO elasticity remaining

I was recently diagnosed with the same situation; similarly, an overstretched and "dead bladder" with no cure. I feel like my life has abruptly taken a severe downturn. I saved to be able to travel, but I self cath at least 10 times a day--seemingly much more than others--and I can't take that many catheters without risk of loss. And the cost for what Medicare doesn't cover is about $500 a month. This situation has also imperiled my mental health inasmuch as I was previously spoiled; a very heathy person. How do you fellow suffers deal with this? I have trouble coming to acceptance. Thanks. Tom

I self Cath but not nearly 10 times a day....(seems like a lot) I average 5 times a day - maybe more if I have a few beers. The art of self cath is not so much an issue as ensuring you have enough wherever you go. I too struggle with that and wish there was another alternative. I know my bladder was somewhat weak going into the Urolift operation but I still do not understand why it completely fell asleep. I'm looking for some new method to try to knick it into somewhat of a gear so I don't have to rely on 100% cath. I heard acupuncture but not sure....anyone out there able to get their bladder to work after they said its "dead" .... something to stimulate the nerves?

Yes, I have een self cathing now for roughly five years. Each and every time I do, I get pissed off (pun intended). I am not sure if anything could have been done when I was first diagnosed with a distended bladder, but a cystoscopy performed by a quack urologist (IMO) ultimately inflated my already weak bladder to the point that it is no longer functional. Now I am cathing 4-5 times daily. And yes, traveling and cathing away from home is inconvenient and frustrating since the use of urinals is no longer an option for me.