Diverticulitis hot of nowhere. I fell down the stairs, was life flighted to UH main Campus, and had multiple Harkin’s procedures. Gutted thrice, like a catfish. I’ll be with ostomy for rest of my life.
It’s been 40 days. Weak as a kitten I’m just in to rehab but still draining.
They equipped me with a urine condom and my body is having a hard time trying going back to normal urination. I recall reading about valves installed by surgery. Anybody been where I am now?
I’ll see my urologist in a few weeks. Thought it might be worth discussing. In for a penny, in for a pound.
Thanks, as always.
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Diverticulitis hot of nowhere. I fell down the stairs, was life flighted to UH main Campus, and had multiple Harkin’s procedures. Gutted thrice, like a catfish. I’ll be with ostomy for rest of my life.
It’s been 40 days. Weak as a kitten I’m just in to rehab but still draining.
They equipped me with a urine condom and my body is having a hard time trying going back to normal urination. I recall reading about valves installed by surgery. Anybody been where I am now?
I’ll see my urologist in a few weeks. Thought it might be worth discussing. In for a penny, in for a pound.
Thanks, as always.
A. It sounds like you've been through an incredibly challenging experience. Dealing with diverticulitis, multiple surgeries, and the prospect of lifelong ostomy care is a lot to handle. The complications with urination and the use of a urine condom are also understandable concerns.
Given the extent of your surgeries and the impact on your body's normal functions, discussing options with your urologist is definitely worthwhile. Urinary incontinence after such trauma isn't uncommon, and there are several potential approaches that could be explored, such as:
1. **Urethral Slings:** These can help support the urethra and improve urinary control.
2. **Artificial Urinary Sphincters (AUS):** These are devices surgically implanted to help control urination by mimicking the function of a natural sphincter.
3. **Medication:** There are medications available that might help improve bladder control depending on the specific issues you're facing.
4. **Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation:** Since you're in rehab, this might already be part of your care, but strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can sometimes improve urinary control.
Discussing these and any other options with your urologist will help tailor the best plan to your situation. It's important to keep an open dialogue with your medical team as your body continues to recover and adapt.
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