LizzieM 9,507 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Catfan you need to get better quickly mate, we don’t want you being accused of ‘bed-blocking’ 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 1 hour ago, MargieH said: There is more risk of infection for females who have catheters in place. Male catheters are further away from potential spread of infection! Yes Margie! Eventually, because my mother hated having an indwelling catheter, I had to be taught to catheterise her myself on a daily basis in order to empty her bladder which had ceased working. It didn't help that I was supplied with 'male' catheters! You have to laugh in these situations, otherwise you'd sit down and cry! The district nurses didn't want to know, so It was me or no one! Not the kind of task you want to be doing for your mum! If I hadn't, she'd have suffered kidney failure. Either way, I think they are emergency use only. 87 year old auntie had one fitted after a hip replacement. Consultant went ballistic and ordered it removed immediately. Accused the ward staff of "lazy nursing". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 My mum has to have a permanent catheter. She has Interstial Cystitis and had to have monthly instillations into her bladder.. A week ago the urologist has eliminated the instillations and she now has this catheter. I have to change the bag every other day and the nurse will come every 2 weeks to change the catheter itself. Its not what we wanted for her but on the whole its better for her because of the visits she has to do always with an ambulance and all the movement onto the examining couch especially after a hip replacement. She now cannot walk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 Sorry to hear you are not too good Catfan all the best for a quick recovery. Its not nice having to stay in bed especially if you're an active person. Get well soon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 It's too quiet Mike,is everything OK Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Very tired Rog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Ok mate,take care and get some rest Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 What time do they bring the Hobgoblin round, Catfan! Item on the news today about discharging hospital patients to people's spare rooms! Whatever next? Maybe nurse Chulla might step in....but Margie would be a better bet! 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Night night all.see ya in.the.morningm 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Night Night catfan. Sleep well Miduck.x 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 51 minutes ago, catfan said: Night night all.see ya in.the.morningm Best to be asleep before the 10 o'clock horses come to call. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Diabetes out of control.now being put on.insulin ! All a bit scary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,721 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hang in there Mike! I'm sure they'll get you sorted out. Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks Col. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 So sorry to hear that Catfan, especially as it’s not long ago when you thought it was all under control. Thinking of you and have faith in those doctors, they’ll get you sorted x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Tek care mate,they'll get you sorted out Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Monday a.m. Hope things are improving for you, Mick. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 You'll be fine, Catfan - at least the insulin needles are tiny... I hope the leg pain is under better control now xx. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,408 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 My brother was diabetic, thought he knew better than the doctors and caused himself all sorts of problems. Please for family and friends sake, for Bulwells sake and the sake of Wethers follow the medical advise to the letter. It can get a bit tedious but a 'normal' life is possible once it's under control. Get well soon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 14 hours ago, MargieH said: You'll be fine, Catfan - at least the insulin needles are tiny... I hope the leg pain is under better control now xx. Unable to walk at all Nargie.a bit scary really Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 6 hours ago, Brew said: My brother was diabetic, thought he knew better than the doctors and caused himself all sorts of problems. Please for family and friends sake, for Bulwells sake and the sake of Wethers follow the medical advise to the letter. It can get a bit tedious but a 'normal' life is possible once it's under control. Get well soon We all think we know !.better Brew that.s why we end up inhospital ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,304 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 So sorry to hear you're having these awful problems, Catfan. Chin up. We are all thinking of you. The moggies send cuddles. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,580 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Stick at it mate, you'll get there no problem Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Sorry to hear about the diabetes Catfan, as we know its a horrible insidious disease, hope the insulin helps and you will improve very soon. Stay strong. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 I second Jill on this one Mick. I can't really say anything else except you are in my continued prayers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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