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How often does a Foley catheter need to be changed?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 17, 2023 | Replies (13)
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@bronxgirl6051

Thanks for the response. I will take a look at the replies. My husband is coping as best he can, but the waiting for an appointment to open up for urodynamic testing is taking much longer than expected. He is just uncomfortable and feeling down. Thanks for asking. Appreciate it.

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anonmike | @anonmike | Nov 16, 2023

My experience is that self-catheterization is freeing, more like returning to the range of normal.
I did not find it uncomfortable. I found it helpful that i had the tutoring of a nurse that was confident i could learn the technique. I heard "I can teach you how" and was open to try it.
And the second time i did SC which was the first time at home, i had the prior experience of doing it at the medical facility with the guidance of the nurse. So at home, i had the experience of doing SC before. For me this was very helpful. I hope this is of some help.

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