Self catherization

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Can anyone give me their experience in learning and using intermittant self-catherization? I had to have most of my urethra removed due to cancer and am now incontinent. I am an older, but active female. My doctor is recommending obstructing fascial sling surgery. Have any of you out there had this surgery? Thanks for your help.

 

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I had sling surgery several years ago and it was a big help. I didn't have the initial problem you had, but it was successful in helping my problem.
I wish you good results with your resolving your problem.

 

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It goes ok, I sometimes get overwhelmed or it gets to a point I cant get the self catheter inserted up in me, then its call my PCP nurse and tell her I need to see her, she knows why, and when I get there, the Foley catheter is waiting, I'm suppose to keep in for at least a week, or longer (preferably) , my PCP prefers me to use a Foley all the time, but I so love my freedom with self cathing.