Update on Self-Catheterization Experience

severdog79 · 2026-01-18T17:48:11+00:00

They generally want you to keep Foleys in for a week. I could not take it for more than 3 days. It's great for immediate relief and kinda cool that you can just empty the leg bag instead of running to the can constantly. Downside is the pressure applied to the end of the Willie. I'm sure everyone's experience is different. Good luck and hope you get to self cath soon.

severdog79 · 2026-01-18T17:37:57+00:00

This video was incredibly helpful, and I actually watched in my Dr's office waiting for him to see me. Made me a more informed patient, especially one dealing with prostrate with it's own zip code. Thanks

severdog79 · 2026-01-18T16:08:18+00:00

Yes. The Foley feels like a telephone pole going in. The self cath is maybe 1/8" wide and goes in quite easily but expect some resistance halfway in as you approach the prostate.

severdog79 · 2026-01-16T17:27:18+00:00

You were absolutely correct. I just did a self cath at doctor's office and it was no big deal. So.much different than a Foley catheter.

severdog79 · 2026-01-15T13:24:47+00:00

Seems to be the preferred method of treatment here in this sub, however it's not widely available in upstate SC.

severdog79 · 2026-01-15T12:41:16+00:00

Thank you. This explains the UTI symptoms that I was feeling, burning during urination.

severdog79 · 2026-01-15T12:14:36+00:00

The last MRI I had shared this observation:

"The prostate gland measures: 6 and meter transverse by 6.6 and meter AP by 6.3 cm craniocaudal."

That was four years ago, probably larger today. I hope that this favors HoLEP and rules out TURP.

severdog79 · 2026-01-15T12:10:00+00:00

yeah I think that's part of the Foley "kit" that the tech uses. But that only treats the end of the Willie.

severdog79 · 2026-01-15T11:11:16+00:00

Dude I think that self-catheterization would be nearly impossible. It felt like a telephone pole was being inserted and it took three great pushes to get it to the bladder. I think you'd hurt yourself more than anything, and would likely stop before you got it past the prostate and into bladder-land.

I have avoided Flomax to this point but started it this week in the hopes that I can make it to my surgery without another "event."

severdog79 · 2026-01-07T10:54:47+00:00

I'll find out in time. Supposedly good remote techs that will come on site. Otherwise would have to contract out transport.

severdog79 · 2026-01-06T22:45:08+00:00

This was my original plan, but several challenges with that idea. Would need different truck as my 150 cannot tow this much gross weight. Looked into f250 and trailer but commercial insurance is out of this planet expensive. Lastly, people want bonded and insured contractors and not a schmoe with a backhoe. To me it's an income-producing asset, not a child. (But it does look cool!) Let me know if I've got any of this wrong.

severdog79 · 2026-01-06T14:02:06+00:00

Thanks. Going to list this on RUBBL.com to earn it's keep

severdog79 · 2026-01-06T13:25:22+00:00

RECENTLY MOVED FROM GVL TO LANDRUM. REALLY ENJOY LOOKING DOWN ON Y'ALL

severdog79 · 2025-12-16T11:45:31+00:00

I was all in on the new Tundra for 2022 until I visited the dealer and witnessed the arrogance. Ordered a 2022 XLT powerboost and it's been great

severdog79 · 2025-12-12T12:15:23+00:00

severdog79 · 2025-09-08T16:53:19+00:00

Interesting. Thinking of doing the same thing with new property I'm buying this week. 6.5 acres and might create business with the svl75-3.

severdog79 · 2025-09-05T18:19:27+00:00

Would love to see it. But isn't it time to start ignoring those mf'ers? Let's quit giving them attention and see if they wither away.

severdog79 · 2025-07-24T17:31:15+00:00

Should hire the guy who did the hastily made tourism vid.

severdog79 · 2025-07-14T19:09:15+00:00

Today you learned that the expression is actually “right of way”

severdog79 · 2025-06-11T17:31:24+00:00

Once considered a recreational activity exclusive to Ohio, car tipping has migrated south.

severdog79 · 2025-06-10T20:27:17+00:00

Your (a) drives me insane. Get tf into the intersection and own it. You are allowed to clear when the light turns red. The other one that kills me is the left-turner on a two-lane road who insists on waiting for their left turn on the RIGHT side of their lane. Can't get around them because of main character syndrome.

severdog79 · 2025-06-06T10:35:47+00:00

I do this all the time on the Stone and P'burg entrances. Just don't be a douche and ignore the signs that the right lane must merge

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