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Reply #9: The Foley catheter is an indwelling catheter
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Wed Oct-31-07 09:00 PM
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9. The Foley catheter is an indwelling catheter |
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There is a balloon at the end of the tube that is inflated with saline solution and that keeps the tube in place. Ask them for a leg bag so that you are a little more mobile, otherwise you'll be carrying the collection bag around like a purse. Both bags can be emptied directly into the toilet.
Also get yourself a "doughnut," an inflatable cushion in a doughnut shape. It can make sitting for meals a lot easier. You can get those at medical supply places.
Most people who have this procedure have done very well with it. Pain like that in the OP means something is wrong and needs to be checked out.
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