swimming

[Hobiecatguy]

I know it sounds horrible to pee in a pool, but in reality it is not as bad as it seems. I talked to my Dr and he said our kidneys are wonderful filters that sterilize the urine. I understand the yuck factor about swimming in urine but the chlorine in pools are intentionally raised for that purpose, to kill any living bacteria. I swim alot in the summer and to counter act the yuck/yellow/strong oder of urine I drink alot of water, I flow alot more but it is clear and when I get out, I keep a damp towel around my waist to hide any leaks untill I go back in, or leave.

[LtsofQues]

I haven't got the nerve to try it yet. I'll have to build up to it.

[Paul Martin]

LtsofQues,
Just remember this. You're in the pool for the enjoyment of swimming. I, personally, use it for exercise each morning. If you leak a little bit, it's OK! You are not in the pool intentionally urinating.
Come on in! The water feels really warm! .....Paul Martin

[Sandy]

Don't worry about leaking in the pool; that's what the chlorine is for. Hey they don't call the little kiddy pool the "pee pool" for nothing.......Sandy

[Paul Martin]

LtsofQues,
On the other Yahoo forum, someone noted a swim diaper by Discovery Trekking. I went to their website and looked at it. Their web site address is www.discoverytrekking.com. You may want to go to that site and take a look at them. They are not cheap, but if they work, they're probably worth it. ................Paul Martin

[LtsofQues]

Thanks Paul. I thought the swims weren't for holding urine? Just to be honest I have shyed away from excercise for now. I 'm planning to start walking. Not having many problems lately and excercise is a guarnateed way to go before I get home froma walk. It's just an excuse!

[Paul Martin]

Keep the exercizing up, LtsofQues! It really helps in so many ways. I just hate it when I miss a day or a whole week when I'm out of town. I just stay prepared if my incontinence acts up accordingly. ..........Paul Martin