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I tried to go pull-up less last night, and right as I got out of bed for the morning I had a bigger leak. I think the trickiest part for me with this adjustment will be to wear at night but its also clear my bladder isn't behaving like it used to. I need to bite the bullet, adjust, and wear at night too from now on. Its funny how our brain fights us and doesn't want to do what we know we need to do.
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Just like with doing anything new and different, it takes adjusting and practice. I know it feels different at first but then you get used to it and wonder, "why didn't I do this before?" I think that's human nature. It's a matter of training our brains to accept the new standard that we set for ourselves. But you'll get to the point where wearing what you need for protection becomes second nature and you really don't think about it any more as you'll be conditioned to just go ahead and do it. But it will come to you and you'll be in your new routine.
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I just find it amazing how much things have changed since my accident in 87. After 8 weeks in the hospital with a catheter in they sent me home in this “Thing” that was like 2 paper towels wrapped in a garbage bag!3 months out of Grad School and my only option was cloth and plastic pants with full bladder & bowel incontinence. Talk about a life changer, especially as an athlete in Southern California. Everything so bulky, never a question of what you were wearing. I shut down, I went through my period of mourning my old life and decided to get living again, and the products we have now are amazing! I spend every minute I can out in the mountains or camping the Outer Banks. Life is a series of adjustments, just have to roll with it!
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I agree. one never knows who one will find-lot of guys have incontinence as well. I do not judge-and I would not be with someone who judge me. Everyone gets this as well get older. I know when I took car of Dad, I had to change his sheets all night long, I never slept. I feel when I can no longer get to the bathroom or do stuff on my own, time to go home to the Lord. My work here is through. So do not be hard on yourself, after my trip and fall, I don't think I will be doing much at all anymore. I have accepted that this is it. IF I feel better where I can exercise again, then I will start doing things again. We must exercise and do our kegels as well s other parts of the body every day. My boyfriend has in continue issues sometimes. in fact I think sometimes he is worse than me. It is what it is. There are a lot of nice good people out there, so don't sell yourself short. Do Not be afraid, Jesus is always with you. Be grateful and thank him for all the blessings he has gifted upon you. Know that all of this is temporary, it is not eternal. None of it is.
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HI @ BarbaraDrabek your work here is nowhere near done and over! You have a lot of good left to give, even when you find you can do fewer things on your own. I think it's time to set goals for yourself and start doing things again. Certainly getting some sort of exercise is the key. And that includes staying as active as you can.
And your message not to sell yourself short is one that is so true, no matter who you are!! Because, you, whoever is reading this, have a lot to offer; you'd be surprised at who is touched by what you have to offer!
And your message not to sell yourself short is one that is so true, no matter who you are!! Because, you, whoever is reading this, have a lot to offer; you'd be surprised at who is touched by what you have to offer!
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@billiveshere-My work is never done. got my car maintained today-next service is gong to cost some money. Need to start saving now. Take care and thanks for the cheers-in a better mood today-there is just so much work to do all the time and this body is getting up there. I can't see that well anymore, never could here well but do ok with my hearing aids, my left knee is bummed out. Need to heal it-then I will be feeling better. I think I need to start exercising in the pool again. It is a lot of work to do this. I wear a wet suit in our community pool so I don't get cold. anything below 90 degrees is cold to me. I also sleep better when I work out in the pool.
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Hi @BarbaraDrabek, Hitting the pool is a good goal to work for at this point. I think once you get back to it, you'll realize what you've been missing and I think overall you'll feel better and feel like you've done something worthwhile that's enjoyable and helps your health!
I know how it is about getting your car serviced. I'm looking at that now as well! But living in Florida a car is something you've got to have!! After all you can't go to the corner and just hop on a subway around here!!! I know when I lived in Philadelphia I only had to cross the street to hop on a SEPTA bus, then get off several blocks later at the train station, then get off the train in Center City. It was so convenient. And even better, if flying, just go to another platform and take another train directly to the airport, take an escalator and then take your flight. Well those were the days!!!!
And flying wasn't the horror show it is now!!!
I know how it is about getting your car serviced. I'm looking at that now as well! But living in Florida a car is something you've got to have!! After all you can't go to the corner and just hop on a subway around here!!! I know when I lived in Philadelphia I only had to cross the street to hop on a SEPTA bus, then get off several blocks later at the train station, then get off the train in Center City. It was so convenient. And even better, if flying, just go to another platform and take another train directly to the airport, take an escalator and then take your flight. Well those were the days!!!!
And flying wasn't the horror show it is now!!!
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@billieveshere-it is a small world, I spent some time in Philla, my Mom was raised there with her two brothers. She grew up in fish town. Her Aunt, my Mom's Mother's older sister lived next store in a row house. She has 4daughters. Stella was still alive when I went out to visit in the 1990's. She would take me downtown on the metro to watch the Christmas Lights at Macy's-etc. I have some nice memories of it. I used to go visit them. My Uncle Joe, her older brother was called home by the Lord in 2006 I think. I used to talk to Uncle Joe almost everyday. I still miss him. You are right of course, one did not need a car even though it was convenient. Hop on the metro or a bus and go almost anywhere in the city. The town lives for the Eagles. I also feel bad for my Uncles that they never lived long enough to see them win the super bowl. They would have both been very excited. Uncle Joe listen the the baseball team everyday at the kitchen table. IT was great.
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