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Foley Catheter Discomfort: How do you walk comfortably?
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Take a4" piece of paper tape. Make a small curve in the catheter and leave a little slack. Tape the tube to your tummy a little below belly button level. This will anchor it all. Vaseline on the tip of your penis couple times per day. Elastic strap on thigh to further hold the tube. Bard 900ml leg bag has great straps. Nothing should move. No need for any pain. Tape the tube to upper thigh above leg strap. Switch legs daily.
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I had a Foley catheter for about 6 weeks prior to BiPoLEP surgery. In my experience, once the meatus becomes irritated and painful, it takes a few days of tender lovin' care to relieve the pain. This is what worked for me:
1. Find the most comfortable position for the catheter... up, down, sideways... whatever feels best for you. Then securely anchor the catheter to hold it in that position using a combination of Statlocks and medical tape.
2. Walk/move as little as possible for a few days to allow the irritation to heal.
3. Keep the meatus very well lubricated. I primarily used an antibiotic gel, but I would also use a lidocaine gel to get some relief especially right after I needed to move around. In my experience, the lidocaine gel only provided about 20 to 30 minutes of numbing relief before it wore off, but that was helpful especially when going to bed and trying to fall asleep.
This is a very personal and individual issue. All of our suggestions here are just that... suggestions of things to try. Only you will know what works for you. I hope you can find some relief. Best of luck!