If you have an intermittent catheter or a suprapubic catheter, you should be able to have sex as usual. Living with a catheter can be challenging. You may find it useful to get more information and advice from support groups and other organisations. Empty your leg bag when it around half full. Night bags normally hold 2 litres so at night your leg bag is normally empty. instilagel or hydrocaine: will the hospital give me a tube, or should I buy it from the chemist ahead of time?

SoftStretch Waistband in CHARCOAL w/ mild compression for Ostomy, Surgery Recover, Feeding Tube, Catheter Support, Feeding Tube, Maternity avoid constipation – staying hydrated can help with this, as can eating high-fibre foods, such as fruit and vegetables and wholegrain foods Patient with stomas have the option of wearing the bag on their thigh so it is clear of stoma pouches. You might be able to qualify for incontinence pads, pants or hand-held urinals on prescription, but it will depend on your local NHS. When the flow of urine stops, the catheter can be removed. A new catheter is used each time. Indwelling urinary cathetersInserting either type of catheter can be uncomfortable, so anaesthetic gel may be used on the area to reduce any pain. You may also experience some discomfort while the catheter is in place, but most people with a long-term catheter get used to this over time. In some cases, you may be taught how to remove and replace the catheter so sex is easier for you. When to get medical advice If you need a long-term urinary catheter, you'll be given detailed advice about looking after it before you leave hospital.

First time with a catheter can be daunting and you will be naturally cautious, but they are robust. Accidentally pulling the catheter will get your attention.Many people prefer to use an indwelling catheter because it's more convenient and avoids the repeated insertions needed with intermittent catheters. However, indwelling catheters are more likely to cause problems such as infections. The catheter usually remains in the bladder, allowing urine to flow through it and into a drainage bag. When urinary catheters are used SoftStretch Waistband in Indigo w/ mild compression for Ostomy, Surgery Recover, Feeding Tube, Catheter, Feeding Tube, Maternity

The catheter may be secured to the side of your body and attached to a collection bag strapped to your leg. Alternatively, a valve can be attached that opens to allow urine to be drained into a toilet, and closes to allow the bladder to fill with urine until drainage is convenient.avoid having kinks or bends in the catheter and make sure any urine collection bags are always kept below the level of your bladder