District Nurses re catheter

[Lynne K]

I got the catheter. First nurse couldn’t manage so called another. She did my blood pressure: ok; did my oxygen and pulse: ok; temperature: ok. She said that she can see that I’ve still got a range of movement. She’s coming back next Monday with a tap to add at end of catheter tube so don’t have to wear a bag when go out. She’s also bringing barrier cream for me to apply to avoid bed sores. We’ll now have more freedom to go visiting and days out xx

[matthew55]

Happy weeing girl. 🎉👍👀xx

[Lynne K]

Happy weeing girl. 🎉👍👀xx

😂 thanks xx

[Mary C]

Lynne K
Sounds like catheter will be a help.Hope you can get out more.
Best wishes
Maryx

[LindaB]

Lynne K glad to hear it went well....now you can keep well hydrated without worry 😉👍🏻😇😘

[Ellie]

That's great Lynne K Does it feel comfortable so far?

No more worrying about not being able to get to a loo 👍👍👍🤗😘

[Lynne K]

That's great Lynne K Does it feel comfortable so far?

No more worrying about not being able to get to a loo 👍👍👍🤗😘

It’s not bad Ellie. I just feel like I’m need to pee all of the time but I’ll probably get used to that.

The bag is strapped to my leg near to my knee so that the plastic tap thing and bit of bag comes below my dress. It’d be embarrassing but I got Steve to get out one of my late scarves (a soft cotton or rayon , off white with purple and green butterflies on, it’s my favourite) to put over my knees.

I can check to a shorter tube so that the bag sits underneath my dress but they were saying that it could be uncomfortable with parts of the tube that stick out slipping between my upper legs. But I’m going to ask next Monday. Nothing ventured nothing gained xx

[matthew55]

I sometimes forget I have one and feel myself going, for a brief moment of panic. 😬🤪😆😁xx

[Lynne K]

I sometimes forget I have one and feel myself going, for a brief moment of panic. 😬🤪😆😁xx

I see 😘😌😄 xx

[Ellie]

Yes, it'll be a learning curve for you Lynne.

You can try the higher bag and, if it doesn't work out, go back to the lower bag - or maybe have spares of each type so, if you were going out, use the above-knee bag? xx

[Lynne K]

Yes, it'll be a learning curve for you Lynne.

You can try the higher bag and, if it doesn't work out, go back to the lower bag - or maybe have spares of each type so, if you were going out, use the above-knee bag? xx

No Ellie, they’re bring a tap device so no bag when go out and Steve has to empty my bladder minimally every two hours but maybe sooner to avoid infections xx

[Ellie]

they’re bring a tap device so no bag when go out

Oh I see 👍👍

[Lynne K]

Oh I see 👍👍

Xx

[Heather R]

Hope it really helps Lynne, and frees you up for more going out xx

[Nettie]

Hope it helps you Lynne 😘 I must sort mine out soon 👍 xx