www.incontinentsupport.org

Support for dealing with incontinence
It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:07 am

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 13 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next
Author Message
 Post subject: time to vent again
PostPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:43 am 
Offline

Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:45 am
Posts: 1837
On the eighth of October I will have a urinary Botox injection. I last had these injections some twenty-two years ago, and the anesthetic left me helpless for three days afterward. My urologist assured me that the procedure is much more patient friendly now. I hope so. However, I do expect that it will keep me out of circulation for two or three days, which will force me to answer the queries of family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. My goal will be to explain truthfully, but not with so much detail that they'll think I'm a hypochondriac. I will need to be honest about my limitations without appealing for their sympathy. Still, the opportunity to strike a blow against the stigma is almost overwhelming. Thank you for your indulgence and support.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 12:04 pm 
Offline
moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:22 pm
Posts: 497
Location: Western North Carolina
Hang in there Patrick. You are one of the seasoned vets here and if anyone will make it just fine, it's you. I get it about having to disclose stuff to people you would prefer not to but it is what it is and you will be just fine.
If I may ask, what has changed or is different that you are trying Botox again?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:44 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:45 am
Posts: 1837
Thanks, RW. I can deal with bladder spasms when I'm awake; however, they have been increasingly disturbing my sleep, making me a sleep-deprived zombie some days. Free-flow incontinence will be a huge improvement.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:26 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:44 pm
Posts: 447
Location: Seattle area
Hi Patrick,
I like your idea of minimalist information. "I'm having a procedure at my doctor's & I might be out of circulation for a few days." Then move on to the next topic. I wish you all the best with this.

_________________
- Tom


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:28 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:40 pm
Posts: 64
Location: Newmarket Ontario
Thanks for sharing your life with us Patrick , you are allowed to vent too we all know it is not easy at times .

All the best
Paul Henry


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:38 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:13 pm
Posts: 455
Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
Best of luck Patrick!


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:03 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:52 pm
Posts: 265
Location: Central Texas, USA
I’ve now progressed to nearly “free flow” and I have to say that there’s definitely advantages to urine control, as minimal as it might be. I’m still hopeful that this is some cycle or temporary situation but it’s been going on for months now.
I have to be consistently prepared for leakage now!
Getting into and out of the shower
Using the bathroom
Getting dressed and undressed
Making love
Doctors appointments
The list goes on…. We have carpet in our bedroom, which makes things even more critical.
I get your situation Patrick, but careful what you wish for.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:49 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:45 am
Posts: 1837
I had free flow after my sphincterotomy in August, 1999. So, I am familiar with free flow management. It will necessitate some adjustments; however, my situation now will make those adjustments welcome.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:53 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:59 am
Posts: 380
Location: Florida
hang in there! friends and family don't need to know all the details, you know the ones to trust so trust your gut and don't bother worrying about the others!

_________________
Incontinence does not Define NOR limit you!
http://www.realworldincon.com

Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/VCUBeUd

realworldincon@gmail.com
#realworldic on Facebook and Twitter


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: time to vent again
PostPosted: Sun Jan 02, 2022 8:09 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:28 pm
Posts: 21
Location: Allyn Washington
Patrick wrote:
Thanks, RW. I can deal with bladder spasms when I'm awake; however, they have been increasingly disturbing my sleep, making me a sleep-deprived zombie some days. Free-flow incontinence will be a huge improvement.
How does botox work? Free flow does appeal to me. Large floods always lead to leaks. Diapers, whether infant/toddler, or adult, aren't made to absorb too much all at once. I have stopped trying to hold it back a long time ago. I try to keep my bladder empty as much as possible. At least while out and about in public. However, my job keeps me cooped up in various types equipment for long periods of time. Often it's when I get out of the cab and stand, I have flooding episodes. That is frustrating.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 13 posts ]  Go to page 1, 2  Next

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 54 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group