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Author: | Patronus [ Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:41 am ] |
Post subject: | Intro |
Hello! I've been stalking the boards for a while now and thought it was time to join the conversation. First, this site is pretty incredible; I'm so glad I stumbled across it. I've not seen a more encouraging and helpful group that was able to stay (mostly!) focused on incontinence needs. My wetting issues started when I was young (I'm 31 now) I had a congenital urethral valve that was discovered and removed when I was 11, that caused overflow and some urge incontinence. Up to that point, I wet every night and had regular daytime accidents. After the valve was removed, the wetting tapered off over the next couple years and by the time I was in High School, the bedwetting had stopped and only very occasional daytime accidents. It continued like that until about a year ago, when the daytime urge accidents started increasing again. Because the valve was there while by bladder developed, it doesn't function quite normally. I have very little feeling in my bladder and typically only know that I need to go by the strong urges when it starts to get full. I've been able to hold the urges for years (way too many Kegels as a teen!), but now i'm struggling to hold them and have had more frequent leaks (a few times a week). I have a stricture due to the valve and the work they did on my urethra as a kid. I've had to have that repaired once a few years ago, and am hoping that I won't need a Urethroplasty, which is a MAJOR surgery. The urethroplasty might help with the urge incontinence, but it seems like overkill if there is no retention. I've gone back to wearing some type of protection anytime I leave home after having several big public accidents. I mostly use pullups, but also mix in some regular diapers if I am going to be away from a bathroom for a long time. While diapers were a part of my life for a long time, I'm still getting used to needing them again after almost 15 years out of them. Sorry to be long-winded! I look forward to getting to know some of you! -Scott |
Author: | schoppy [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 1:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Intro |
Howdy Scott Welcome to our little family here. Schoppy |
Author: | West [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:41 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Intro |
Hello, Welcome! I know it's hard to get to wearing protection again, but you can do it - I found self-confidence to be the most important trait in order to cope with our problems and to be able to still function in outside world. At least I know how much did self-confidence help myself in order to achieve what I always wanted to achieve - I wanted to feel free, but unfortunately due to problems with IC I have been very closed and isolated socially person. I managed to develop the mindset, that helped me understand basic principles in life and I managed to found some goals in my life to pursue. I also noticed, that being focused on something - some goal that you pursue, helps you get through all of those problems that you cope with in your daily life. I see, that you know what you are doing and despite the problems that you encounter on daily basis, you know what to do and probably know your end-game as well ![]() Wish you all the best! |
Author: | batman381327 [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Intro |
Welcome to the group. Like you I read the board for a little bit before joining. You will find a lot of useful information here along with the diaper primer and introduction to wearing diapers http://www.incontinentsupport.org/Intro ... iapers.pdf. |
Author: | JDinVirginia [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Intro |
Welcome Scott, As you already know, we understand having big public accidents. ![]() It will be interesting to read your observations about wearing diapers again after a 15-year hiatus. Fortunately the disposable diapers have improved after 15 years! ![]() --John (double incontinent) |
Author: | Patrick [ Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Intro |
Add my welcome to those above. Because we are all different, to some degree, but share this common malady, we each have a unique take on incontinence. I welcome your insights. |
Author: | 5bugles [ Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Intro |
Hi! I, too, am new to this forum. Thank you for adding me! I looked around for an Intro discussion group, but couldn't find one, so I'll tag on to this one... I'm a soon-to-be 50 yr old guy who, over the past 2-3 years has become increasingly incontinent of urine. The abbreviated version is my daytime issues seems to be well controlled with medication and strengthening exercises, but I am now diaper dependent at night for the past 4 months and counting. I joined this forum to learn about my/our issues, and to hopefully find answers to some questions as they come up - particularly as my urologist offers different courses of treatment. Looking forward to being an active part of this community. |
Author: | Patronus [ Mon Oct 02, 2017 12:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Intro |
Thanks for the words of welcome! And welcome to bugles! |
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