NEOBLADDER

maybe i misspoke: i thought i was emptying, but when i pushed the cath in a bit more, i got 120-140 cc more urine.

I cath every time I go now. I didn't at first. I ran into some complication later on and over-stretched the neobladder. Wasn't able to empty more than half. That was 3-6 months after the surgery.

I go varying times depending on how much I drink. Usually around every four hours. If you are emptying every time, I am not sure why you are having to cath. I think you should call your doc back and just be sure what the program is supposed to be and why. Let us know what the doc says the reason is for cathing even though you are getting completely empty.

Mike

you've never cathed? and everything's ok?

how many times a day do you cath? i just started thursday, so i guess i'm supposed to do it at least 4 times a day.

Hello, glad everything went as well as possible for you. I am two years out with my neo and am happy and lucky to say I have never cathed. Not sure why you would need to, maybe dr. just wanted to make sure you were emptying to start with. The most important thing is that it sounds as tho you are doing well. I think at three weeks I was just starting to feel like I might want to live. From here on it should just keep getting better.
Duke

So when you cath you can't get any more out....

Show off!!!! That's exactly what you want and it means you are doing it perfectly and emptying completely. Glad to hear it went so well for you. That is great news!

I cath every day and every time. I just keep the catheter in a zip lock baggy and wash it in the sink afterward. I do this at airports, client locations, restaurants, etc. If you drop it on the floor then toss it and use a new one. If you are lucky enough to have insurance buying your catheters then you can do what some do, which is use it once and toss it. I buy them in bulk and use one for a week at a time.

I'm not sure why you think you need to cath four times a day if you are emptying completely. Always have a spare catheter and lube stashed in case you need it.

If I use one on a regional jet I toss it in the trash because the water is not potable on those.

Mike