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Catheter advice

Posted by Rich on 28/6/2015, 7:11 pm

Hi all,
Well, I suppose I am a veteran of the board, having been to the first London Workshop a very very long time ago. But like most of you I still have this problem, although I have basically just learned to live with it.
My two biggest freak outs are of course Hospitals, and Long Haul Flights. Hospital is a bridge I'll cross when I get there,(one day, and inevitable I suppose).
But long haul flights really freak me out, 10 years ago I had to go to USA and I asked my GP to refer me to a Urologist to learn to cath. They were both a bit bemused by AP but to be fair they did their best to help.
So here I am again and whilst I may, or may not not have a problem up there I am not risking "lock up" 30,000 feet up with 8 hours to go.

So I will see my GP (sigh) and overcome the embarrassment and ask for a prescription.

10 years ago I remember it was a lo fric size 13, but I am sure he will ask what to prescribe; are these things still the best for that situation?

Its all very depressing.

Re: Catheter advice

Posted by Andrew on 29/6/2015, 5:35 pm, in reply to "Catheter advice"

Hi Rich

Are you the Rich who came to the first UKPA workshop in Manchester in March 2003, or the Rich who went to the workshop in London prior to that run by Steve Soifer?

I believe the Lofrics are still good. Note you can now get more compact catheters that are telescopic and whose container is about the size of a thick ballpoint - easier for carrying in a pocket.

cheers

Andrew

Re: Catheter advice

Posted by Rich on 29/6/2015, 5:42 pm, in reply to "Re: Catheter advice"

Hi Andrew, I'm the one who went to the first London Workshop with Steve Soifer many moons ago!

Re: Catheter advice

Posted by Andrew on 29/6/2015, 5:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Catheter advice"

In which case can I persuade you to come on a workshop? We have developed the workshop process significantly compared to what Steve did back then.
We are holding a Follow-up in Manchester this weekend (see Discussion Board for booking form), and a Beginners in London in September. What we find is that one workshop is rarely enough; the second workshop consolidates and what we "teach" seems to be absorbed better.
Andrew

Re: Catheter advice

Posted by Rich on 29/6/2015, 7:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Catheter advice"

Hi Andrew, its a thought, I am away this month at weekends so cant do that one though. I'll have a think about it...

Re: Catheter advice

Posted by Andrew on 30/6/2015, 6:59 am, in reply to "Re: Catheter advice"

If you email me at address at top of page, I can email you the booking form whenever a workshop is set up.

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