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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (15)
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An interesting variety of responses here.
The line as to what is acceptable keeps shifting over time. Sure, I'd love to be able to strip the paint off the back of the barn with my strong urine stream, but those days are long gone. Now, it's acceptable if I have any stream at all and can do the business within 3-4 minutes.
But self-catheterization is too much for me right now. But, on the other hand, I had to self-enema twice this past month, and after the second time, I thought it was easy.
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If I could go within 3-4 minutes and could be sure I was emptying, I would stop using catheters. I can't.
"and after the second time, I thought it was easy"
Same thing here. It doesn't hurt and after 2 or 3 times, it's not even uncomfortable. After a day or 2 it's second nature. The biggest issue is getting used to the routine to prevent any infections. Some tips:
* Use urinary maintenance wipes to clean the tip of your penis before insertion
* Wash your hands! Wash your hands! Wash your hands!
* Use self-lubricating or pre-lubricated catheters with a sleeve so you are not touching the tube at all. Don't use the ones that you have to put lubricating jelly on. Those are infections waiting to happen. I prefer Coloplast Luja but my insurance won't cover them so my go to is TruCath Hydrophilic.