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@toentje The valve is a simple device that plugs into the end of the Foley catheter. I have been using it 24/7 for about three years (changing every month). You can tuck it inside your underwear or, I suppose, use it with a stabilizing band like you would with a bag. It simply avoids a leg bag and night bag so you can wear shorts, etc. An alternative would be to use it during the day and keep the night bag to avoid getting up multiple times during the night. I usually get up about three times. The valves are available from Amazon, brand name ugo (cute huh?).

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Good morning. Can I ask why you don’t use the night bag so that you can sleep through the night? Is it difficult to switch to the night back? Right now I have the catheter in the Foley bag hanging down my leg. I’m really looking forward to getting rid of this huge bag hanging on my side. I really would like to do what you’re doing with the valve. It sounds like I’d have more of a normal type of life. Any suggestions you can give me your things I should ask or tell the doctor when I go to see him next month? Thank you for your time.