I had a laproscopic descending done 12 years ago. I went in on Thursday, home Monday and back at work the following Monday. Could have gone sooner if I'd wanted.
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Originally posted by DeadEye View PostI had a laproscopic descending done 12 years ago. I went in on Thursday, home Monday and back at work the following Monday. Could have gone sooner if I'd wanted.
Do you recall how many (if any) accidents you had in the months immediately after surgery?
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Originally posted by funklab View PostThat's a pretty quick turn around. I assume a couple days after going home I could be back at work, it doesn't take all that much more effort.
Do you recall how many (if any) accidents you had in the months immediately after surgery?
I always use a ingles or Walmart plastic bag to change with protects my clothing and its great for disposal . only thing I had is mine is high so I am always or was soft nurse suggested probatics and I take 1 dayly
life is so much easier and cleaner with this and I am a quad
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Originally posted by funklab View PostMy bowels have been giving me shit (apologies for the pun) for the last several weeks. I?m really having trouble getting it under control and am more strongly considering a colostomy.
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Originally posted by stephen212 View PostNot to talk you out of/into anything, and recognizing that our injuries even when similar on paper all behave differently, I have been using the Peristeen with fantastic success for a lot of years. Predictable results everyday and my bowl time is under 30 minutes. I'm 36 years post injury and my bowl struggles and time invested are FAR easier and shorter than prior to using the Peristeen. I'd happily discuss this with you over the phone. You can email me at stephen@bike-on.com and we can arrange for a chat -- if you want.
How bulky is the Peristeen system?
Could you do it while camping? (assuming you had a pit toilet to empty your bowels into?
Would it take a lot of room in a suitcase if you were flying somewhere?
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Originally posted by funklab View PostI'm open to anything that works. Certainly don't have my heart set on severing my bowel in half. Already did that with my spinal cord and it didn't turn out so great.
How bulky is the Peristeen system?
Could you do it while camping? (assuming you had a pit toilet to empty your bowels into?
Would it take a lot of room in a suitcase if you were flying somewhere?
The system is not at all bulky and comes in a canvas carrying case. You could take it camping (my idea of torture), if that's your thing.
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Originally posted by funklab View PostDoes insurance cover peristeen? If not how expensive is it?
Some insurance covers it. Mine doesn't but I find them on eBay for not too much. The manufacturer, Coloplast, won't allow distributors to sell them directly. They insist that users receive training from a nurse, etc. I never received training and I would venture to guess have more experience with the product than anyone one the planet -- that is, based on the number of years I've been using it daily.
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Originally posted by stephen212 View PostSome insurance covers it. Mine doesn't but I find them on eBay for not too much. The manufacturer, Coloplast, won't allow distributors to sell them directly. They insist that users receive training from a nurse, etc. I never received training and I would venture to guess have more experience with the product than anyone one the planet -- that is, based on the number of years I've been using it daily.
(KLD)The SCI-Nurses are advanced practice nurses specializing in SCI/D care. They are available to answer questions, provide education, and make suggestions which you should always discuss with your physician/primary health care provider before implementing. Medical diagnosis is not provided, nor do the SCI-Nurses provide nursing or medical care through their responses on the CareCure forums.
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Originally posted by SCI-Nurse View PostThis was a requirement of their FDA approval. It was not a choice of the company, and they don't require it in any other country where they distribute. It has been used in Europe for many, many years, so I would wager there are European users with even more experience than you!
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I'll take that bet. I've been using the Peristeen since 2011 having first purchased it from a supplier in Australia, which is pre-FDA approval. And I use it everyday.
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Best I can tell peristeen catheters are about $20 each... Wow... that's a lot of money to take a dump. What's that like 7 grand a year if you take a crap every day?
If insurance doesn't cover it I'd end up spending more money on getting the feces out of me than I spend on the food my body turns into said feces.
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Although the Peristeen rectal catheters are sold as single use, most users use them over and over until the balloon springs a leak...that could be as long as a month each.
(KLD)The SCI-Nurses are advanced practice nurses specializing in SCI/D care. They are available to answer questions, provide education, and make suggestions which you should always discuss with your physician/primary health care provider before implementing. Medical diagnosis is not provided, nor do the SCI-Nurses provide nursing or medical care through their responses on the CareCure forums.
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