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Hi again Jonno, By all means DO talk with your doctor about sending you to physical therapy and the sooner you can do it, the better! There is really no need for you to have to settle for being depressed especially when we have outlined that there is so much you can do to help. And let's face it, it's no fun not being able to laugh or even to have a good, big sneeze! So get some pull-ups. I have to admit I don't know the best brands in Britain but just go on line, or even ask your local chemist or medical supply shop. Maybe some British people can chime in here and tell about good pull-ups. The pull ups will give you the protection you need to be able to laugh and sneeze, etc. without worry about wet pants which really suck rocks!
And with the pull-ups they have these days I guarantee you won't feel like Umpa Lumpa walking around! They are just like underwear, even with what feels like the same outer material and they are padded in the crotch area and to the front and in back so you get good coverage. You may even forget you're wearing them they are that discreet. And if you feel you have to "up the ante" a bit you can always go to briefs, or what's known in your neck of the woods as nappies. But if that's what you need to be comfortable then that is okay!
The point is, there is something you can do to have a good lifestyle as you recover from the final effects of surgery and there is plenty of good help. So in this day and age there is no need to feel depressed or worry about laughing and sneezing etc.
I think our motto should be, "Here to Help," and we are!
And with the pull-ups they have these days I guarantee you won't feel like Umpa Lumpa walking around! They are just like underwear, even with what feels like the same outer material and they are padded in the crotch area and to the front and in back so you get good coverage. You may even forget you're wearing them they are that discreet. And if you feel you have to "up the ante" a bit you can always go to briefs, or what's known in your neck of the woods as nappies. But if that's what you need to be comfortable then that is okay!
The point is, there is something you can do to have a good lifestyle as you recover from the final effects of surgery and there is plenty of good help. So in this day and age there is no need to feel depressed or worry about laughing and sneezing etc.
I think our motto should be, "Here to Help," and we are!
@Doug, I'm sorry but that really hurt to read it! I think I'd be a bit leery if I were told to pull the catheter out. I'd insist on having someone professional do it.
