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Have neuropathy: Trouble disconnecting BARD night bag

Posted by bonnyt @bonnyt, May 11 2:20pm

I have chemo-induced neuropathy & I am really struggling to pull the connector to my urostomy pouch off every morning. For me it's strength & getting my fingers around the tubes to disconnect. If anyone has suggestions, I would be very appreciative. Thank you

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Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | May 14 9:11am
In reply to @cromme50 "@bonnyt I would love to know the specific part numbers if you are able to find..." + (show)
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@bonnyt I would love to know the specific part numbers if you are able to find a pouch and an overnight bag that don't require an adapter for overnight use. I use pouch Hollister 8414 and Bard 154002 but must have urostomy drain tube adapter Hollister 7331 to connect them.Indeed, that twisting motion is challenging!

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@cromme50 Hollister also makes a night drainage bag. The part number is 9839. I would suggest reaching out to Hollister to see if a connector adapter is needed and to get a sample.
https://www.hollister.com/en/products/continence-care-products/urine-collectors/collection-systems/bedside-drainage-collection-system-with-anti-reflux-valve

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bonnyt | @bonnyt | May 14 10:09am

Wow, Susan, i will absolutely reach out to Hollister. Thank you so very much!

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cromme50 | @cromme50 | May 14 10:10am
In reply to @susanf8 "@cromme50 Hollister also makes a night drainage bag. The part number is 9839. I would suggest..." + (show)
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@cromme50 Hollister also makes a night drainage bag. The part number is 9839. I would suggest reaching out to Hollister to see if a connector adapter is needed and to get a sample.
https://www.hollister.com/en/products/continence-care-products/urine-collectors/collection-systems/bedside-drainage-collection-system-with-anti-reflux-valve

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@susanf8 Thank you mucho, Susan! I just ordered a sample, looking forward to seeing how they attach. The fact I use Hollister 8414 as the pouch should make them compatible.
BTW, I love your posts! You are always so helpful and positive but also very objective and practical. Thank you for being here "in the pit" with us!

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Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | May 14 2:53pm
In reply to @cromme50 "@susanf8 Thank you mucho, Susan! I just ordered a sample, looking forward to seeing how they..." + (show)
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@susanf8 Thank you mucho, Susan! I just ordered a sample, looking forward to seeing how they attach. The fact I use Hollister 8414 as the pouch should make them compatible.
BTW, I love your posts! You are always so helpful and positive but also very objective and practical. Thank you for being here "in the pit" with us!

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@cromme50 I'm so glad it's helpful! I've been on IBD and Ostomy support forums since the mid 1990s (can't believe it has been that long). Sometimes I've need support, sometimes I can offer it.

I've always been grateful to the people who helped me out in 1987 when I first had an ostomy. The Internet really changed things.

Let us know how the drainage bag works out?

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cromme50 | @cromme50 | May 14 2:59pm
In reply to @susanf8 "@cromme50 I'm so glad it's helpful! I've been on IBD and Ostomy support forums since the..." + (show)
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@cromme50 I'm so glad it's helpful! I've been on IBD and Ostomy support forums since the mid 1990s (can't believe it has been that long). Sometimes I've need support, sometimes I can offer it.

I've always been grateful to the people who helped me out in 1987 when I first had an ostomy. The Internet really changed things.

Let us know how the drainage bag works out?

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@susanf8 @bonnyt
I definitely will let you know if Hollister 9839 hooks up without an extra connector and how easy/difficult it is to disconnect. Between myself and bonnyt, we should have a "verdict"

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marysews | @marysews | May 15 11:29am

After having chemo and infusions, I wish the night bag had twist-click attachments like drip lines do.

See a picture of the twisting connectors here:
https://www.amazon.com/30pcs-I-V-Extension-Tubing-Veterinary/dp/B0FLXZC4TB/ref=sr_1_2_sspa

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cromme50 | @cromme50 | May 24 7:07am

I requested a sample of Hollister 9839 overnight bag and got crickets. My PCP was alerted that a request for prescription would come from Hollister and so far no request has come through. Anybody else requested this sample and had better luck/response/action from Hollister?

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