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Hi "bwj",
I didn't see a reply to your one comment, " Instead I get a squirt, generally a spray often missing the toilet bowl, followed by 5 or so seconds of a slow stream before it peters out. I have to pump the device several cycles in this manner to feel that I have emptied."
That's pretty much how I started out. And now maybe you have your own technique.
Anyway, now I've learned to do one good squeeze with everything well aimed to hit the bowl; then repeated squeezes to continue peeing like a race horse; then do some more squeezes till flow is done. I give it a couple seconds or more to be sure I'm empty and that's it. Done.
Hope you're doing well and enjoying more freedom from the bathroom & pads.
thanks tomorrow is my big install day. so many different things can happen I guess just do your best and pray it works correctly How do I keep from getting infections on the incision. Right now I have to use a clamp and 15 lg pads a day will this slow down after surgery 0r did it for you after installation. I have a case of heart failure also so I need to stay hydrated drinking a lot of water is necessary, JUst standing up is a issue, so I stand alot instead of sitting down. Remember those days glad it is over for you cant wait.