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we are all different for sure. FOr 2 years I used 3 drop pads daily 3 to 6 more is I was more active. at night none. So I had a new DR look and he could not because of scar tissue. So he put me under and did a clean out. Now 12 lg pads a day with a clip on. Horrible impossible to live like this. So scheduled a AUS installed next monday the 14th . Wondering if using the clip all day and night is creating a new problem looks like it is another 6 weeks before device will be activated. do not want to carry a bag. guess I just have to pray it works in 6 more weeks. I was not told the leakage would increase so much after he cleaned me out SUPRIZE concerned he is not telling me other stuff. I wish I was at the MAYO clinic they seem much more together than where I am exam at Mayo in Jacksonville 2 years ago they told me to wait a year an see if it got better. it did not.

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Thanks for the info. Keep us updated. I started out 5 years ago changing about 12 pads a day. I could not stand it to have any urine in the pad or the smell. So I went to a clip but the clip was difficult for any period of time. If I went to the gym I could leak straining. It became to painful. So I switched to the bag. Its been a trial and error for the last five years. Size of condoms and securely placing the bag being the big ones. I have also developed a rash. That has me the most worried. I keep it under control with bag balm at night. I am just getting worn out of the bag routine. However, I dont want to make things worse. Not sure how many pads I use but I empty about 50-60 ounces a day.