Profile Update

Psticks 1 month ago

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It’s funny how things are coming back to me after the mad rush of events last year. I have just updated my Profile with the following note.

8/2/25 - Update. One thing i forgot to diary is that through the whole operation/catheter etc I experienced no pain. It’s something that didn’t occur to me until afterwards. OK it was uncomfortable, more aching than pain. I was dreading the drains and clips being removed but they were nothing. Ive felt worse hitting myself with a hammer or spending 3 hours at the tattooist. I think its fear of the unknown which is worse than the actual experience.

All the best to everyone on the forum

Psticks

Millibob 1 month ago

Hello Psticks

Thank you for the update .I had an indwelling catheter for 10 months and found it to be my best friend. Once I got used to it:

* I didn't have to get up in the night for a wee (big night bag).

* I didn't have to go to the toilet as often in the pub!

Prostate cancer eh? The gift that keeps on giving!!

Best wishes - Brian.

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Psticks 1 month ago in reply to Millibob

Hi Brian,

LOL! You got to laugh! I remember having the catheter in and me and Mrs Psticks were in bed asleep. Suddenly she shouted “your leaking, your leaking” I woke up with a start and asked what was up? She said I heard a gurgle, your leaking. Anyway we got up had a look round, nothing !?

Went back to sleep. A couple of nights later it happened again and I heard it. Threw the quilt back to try and find out what was going on. Couldn’t find anything and then realised It was a back up in the pipe suddenly draining over the side of the bed into the bag with a gurgle.

It definitely a bonus not having to get up in the night.

Cheers Phil

Millibob 1 month ago in reply to Psticks

Hello Phil (Psticks )

Oh, that's brought back memories!! yes the gurgle when the night bag wasn't filling up - something to talk about!!

In 10 months I had 2 leaky bags. both started at the same place whilst walking the dogs about half a mile from home - end result wet socks and trainers - not pleasant at the time but looking back on it funny as hell!! .

Thanks for sticking around and all your help on the Community - it's much appreciated.