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hi - i'm presently waiting for a turp & have an indwelling catheter.
after doing a routine 7 day leg bag change the catheter immediately became blocked. - i had no probs prior to the change.& had to call the district nurse
anyone know what's going on or have had a similar experience?
the expectation of a potential blockage is really driving me nuts.
the nurse says its takes up a lot of their time (btw she wasn't complaining) - you would think they would have the blockage broblem somewhat sorted by now?
cheers
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ChuckP lander
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james87669 ChuckP
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bill80656 lander
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Have a PAE!!!!!!!
Do the research.
See a qualified vascular surgeon who does a PAE.
Dr Bagla at Inova Hosipatl in Alexandria Virginia.
kenneth1955 lander
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Barra lander
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I do understand that you want to find a solution for your BPH issues. But to start out with an indwelling catheter, which everybody know will give you a bladder infection max. after 72 hours. Well - maybe you are so lucky that you don't feel the infection - in the beginning. Furthermomre; you have been so unlucky to get your catheter blocked as well. Many more thing could be mentioned, but it will takes too much space. Why not ask your doctor for a Memokath prostate stent. This treatment is done in local anesthesia, takes about 20 - 30 min. and you can go home after the insertion. If you for some reason wants another treatment you can at any time remove the stent and absolutly no harm is done. Nothing from the product is remained in your body. But I'm pretty sure that you will so happy that you don't want any other treatment.
Btw - if you have an indwelling catheter it is important that you drink a lot to ensure a sufficent flow through the cathteter.
Good luck Barra
lander
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unfortunately trying go speak to a consultant in the nhs can be rather difficult & my gp's know little
on the blockage - it was just strange that it occurred the instant i changed the leg bag - maybe just coicidence?
my wife maintains it' was an airlock & i should have just blown down the tube - lol
kenneth1955 lander
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kenneth1955 lander
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Barra lander
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I do agree with Ken go for the less invasive treatment (always). Therefore I do speak about Memokath. I have just spoken to one of my friendes who informed me that it is possible to get a Memokath in Ireland.
Enjoy
kenneth1955 Barra
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