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If you can afford it, I think having a nurse helping the first few days after surgery is a great idea, Everyone reacts differently, but I can tell you you that the way the catheter is placed and attached it will not come out unless you pull it like if you try to start a lawnmower 😊. I got my catheter only for 5 days, and my only complaint was not with the catheter itself, but what the nurse did before removing it, she connected the end that was attached to the bag to a 60cc syringe full of saline , then proceeded to fill out my bladder to test for leakage, and flush the urethra, I am telling you, I saw stars,it was like peeling on reverse.
But at the end she un-inflated the ball that was holding the catheter inside de penis-urethra conection
and I felt NOTHING when the catheter was out , I started peeing by gravity inside a urine collection container , then right after I was peeing with more control, until I was completely empty, What a relief!!!! I used a men diaper to go home from the doctors office, but no leaks.
Best of luck, and let us know how things go with you🙏🏻

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Thanks for sharing. It helps me better understand what ot expect and how to prepare.