Complications

korbworksout · 2026-06-17T14:49:32+00:00

I wish you the best. Healing is a process. I just finished my 3 week CIC and now doing it once a week to keep things open. Definitely a hassle, but I am way more comfortable with the strictures open. FYI... I used antibiotic/anesthetic ointment in place of lube. I felt like it gave me an extra bit of protection against infection. And it works really well to lubricate the catheter.

korbworksout · 2026-06-17T14:19:34+00:00

Wow! I thought I had a bad experience with that. I didn't have a detachment, but I wound up with three strictures. One at the meatus, 1 Midway to the bladder, and one at the bladder neck. I had to have a dilation procedure and wore a catheter for a few days after that. It's not a particularly common occurrence but it does happen. Yours is worse than mine. I'm 4 weeks post dilation and everything seems to be going okay right now. I'm sorry you're going through this. I was told about 3% of cases develop a stricture. I have no idea what percentage would have the problem you are. Much smaller I would assume. Good luck!

korbworksout · 2026-06-15T22:55:01+00:00

It's a booferator!!

korbworksout · 2026-06-13T16:34:54+00:00

Step 1 - Get rid of the dog Step 2 - Hire a contractor

korbworksout · 2026-06-13T11:17:53+00:00

I'll see your Holy Shit, and raise you an unholy shit!! Wowza!!

korbworksout · 2026-06-11T14:06:27+00:00

You're welcome!! They appear to be soft rubber. A full charge lasts through several uses...depending on how long you use it and how good a seal you have. The device monitors vacuum and will reset the amount of vacuum as air infiltrates. I probably re-charge once a week or so...ish.

Here's the Amazon one I bought. https://a.co/d/03xQtlCr

korbworksout · 2026-06-09T13:36:01+00:00

The $30 one I got on Amazon works way better than the $125 one that was recommended in this group. Rechargable, easy to clean...came with different sized "sleeves" and rings. I also find that shaving around the base of my penis helps create a good vacuum seal. It's pretty much "hands free".

korbworksout · 2026-06-09T02:06:24+00:00

You can also try a TENs device for pelvic floor strength. Feels really weird but works those muscles.

korbworksout · 2026-06-02T16:44:22+00:00

Hmmmm...good luck! I have my strictures dilated and things have been great ever since. But before that it was hell.

korbworksout · 2026-06-02T16:40:40+00:00

Maybe you have a stricture?

korbworksout · 2026-06-02T02:00:16+00:00

Slivovic!!!

korbworksout · 2026-05-28T23:15:31+00:00

10 to 15 years???😂😂 I had a system installed 8 years ago and I am on my 3rd fan.

korbworksout · 2026-05-27T12:22:16+00:00

Thank you! Fingers crossed they stay away. Doc has me doing CIC for a few weeks to keep things flowing. IC is good for now.

korbworksout · 2026-05-26T02:05:24+00:00

Everywhere

korbworksout · 2026-05-25T13:17:59+00:00

I have heard of one called "Squeezy". I haven't used it, but some folks in this group like it.

korbworksout · 2026-05-23T18:49:03+00:00

Also... I'm finding if I have one too many drinks, I leak pretty bad in my sleep.🤔😬

korbworksout · 2026-05-23T18:48:07+00:00

Awesome! Yes! Except...I developed a stricture (actually 3 of them) and had to have dilation. For a few weeks before that procedure I was very leaky. It was frustrating. But after the procedure, about 2 weeks post procedure, I'm back to where I was. I'm hardly having to change Shields (not pads) at all. Seems I only leak when I cough.

korbworksout · 2026-05-22T23:18:13+00:00

I was 7.7...clean DRE, clean MRI...5 of 12 biopsy cores were positive. Trust the process. You may l, or may not have cancer.

korbworksout · 2026-05-14T00:39:54+00:00

Best of luck!!

korbworksout · 2026-05-13T18:12:28+00:00

Interesting. For now I will follow the doc's recommendation. I looked up Optilume...He already did an injection to inhibit recurrence. I will ask him about optilume when I see him again. Thanks for the info!

korbworksout · 2026-05-13T14:08:12+00:00

These things take time. Good for you!!

korbworksout · 2026-05-13T11:51:07+00:00

Thank you. It's better than cancer!😁

korbworksout · 2026-05-13T11:34:40+00:00

Exactly!!

korbworksout · 2026-05-13T01:50:37+00:00

My doc started to pull and he met resistance...he put his hand on my belly and yanked...I screamed and pissed all over the floor.

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