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Flushing of suprapubic catheter
Men's Health | Last Active: Nov 28, 2023 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
Are you using a leg bag? It might be better for your bladder to just cap the catheter and drain when necessary. More like normal bladder function.
I have been doing that since the beginning. Until recently Bard made a short catheter, 8.5 inch female length, which was very convenient. No excess length to deal with.
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After two months I am gradually adapting to the suprapubic catheter using a leg bag. So far it has worked well. Based on your experience and other information I have read, I am anxious to attempt using a cap on an 8.5 inch catheter and only flush once a month when the catheter is changed. I have ordered two different caps for comparison before I select the one that works for me. I have ordered a Ugo valve and a Lifevv valve. Which valve do you use? Also how do you secure the catheter to your body? Thank you for your assistance.