Catheters and diapers?

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A while ago I was talking with my urologist about the inconvenience of having to change at work and cath with leg bag not working for me as I don't wear pants when not at work. My urologist suggest using a catheter and instead of wearing a leg bag, putting the stopper from the leg bag directly into the end of the catheter.

I recently tried this and it helped act like an artificial way of controlling when I pee as I just pull the stopper out and once I am done draining I replace it. Being new to trying this, I wore my normal diaper just in case, well I am glad I did as with the catheter in I was still wet. I can only guess I am leaking around the catheter.

I reached out to a friend who is a nurse specializing in catheters and she recommended trying a larger cath or using more water to fill the balloon ( the syringe I use is 10cc). I messaged my urologist and asked his opinion also just waiting to hear back.

Anyone else ever try this?
Did it work for you or did you experience issues also.

 

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My urology does not like capping the Foley, then emptying, and maybe you will be lucky NOT to get a very bad UTI. My experience in all this is like going to school. I'm past the grades and a Freshman. Keep us posted how it works, be vigilant. And Yes, I have tried it. I wont again. Oh yes, they put a 24fr 30cc in me.

 

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The reason urologists that are familiar with our problems are so against this is all about your kidneys. I tried this once and due to my spasms it just blew urine right around the catheter. I asked my urologist for a larger catheter and she was incredulous! She explained me I was very lucky, as that same pressure up the tiny ureters gets magnified (for lack of a better term) PSI? goes up, and it only takes once to destroy your kidneys... Worst case you fall asleep, pressure could seriously hurt you.
Sorry, I thought I was really on to something myself, glad you’re OK!

 

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Do you think a condom catheter would help?

 

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They make catheter valves specifically for doing this. It's something that would have to be discussed with your doctor, of course (which I know the OP has done) since, as Sorung87 pointed out, it's not okay for everyone.

 

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Have you ever tried a belly bag? They work very well with shorts.

 

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Good info that sparked a question that I have: What is the female members' experiences with catheters when they travel or when they might not have access to facilites that would allow transfering from a wheelchair? I would like, I think, an intermittent catheter and I am a woman. I'm worried there will not be a clean-enough place or space in airport restrooms where it can be accomplished, as getting to my urether is a bit more complicated than it woud be for a man.