Hi everyone
I’m having a SPC fitted on Monday. I chose to have local anaesthetic because the waiting list was much shorter than having it done by general.
I’ve had loads of support from Poll, Noreen (Blossom), Jen, Christine and Steve.
Has anyone had one fitted under local Anaesthetic? How did it go?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Take care.
Shazzie xx
Hi Shazzie
I’ve not had an SPC, but just wanted to wish you well for Monday. Poll is back from her latest holiday today so I’m sure she’ll be on the case over the weekend to give you her input. (She’s good like that!)
Sue
Hi Shazzie
I’ve had 2supra pubic catheters fitted but neither by local so sorry can’t help you there!
You’ll find your life far easier once things have settled down. I wear mine with a flip flow valve which works well for me!!
Good luck, I hope things go well for you.
Linda xx
Thanks Sue and Linda.
Glad yours works well for you Linda.
I’m looking forward to not looking for the toilet wherever I go. I am more or less confined to the loo at the moment so quite excited.
Thanks again for your help.
Shazzie xx
Hi .Linda.
Long time no chat! How are things with you? Do you still have your changes at hospital?
Mine are 4 weekly now, otherwise they get blocked!
Polly x
I’m back in time to wish you well for Monday hun.
Pollxxxxx
Thanks sweets. Hope it goes ahead this time.
Hope you enjoyed your break.
Shazzie xx
Hi Poll
yes I still have changes at hospital every 10weeks although just changed that to 8weeksmas have been really painful!'!
hope you had good break.
Linda xx
As have been … bloody iPad!!!
Linda x
Shazzie , you will be amazed how your lifestyle will change once you have your SPC. l have had mine for over 20yrs - so message me if you need any advice. l get mine changed - at home by a specialist nurse - every 5 weeks. 4-5 weeks is the norm. Otherwise it can be more difficult to remove- and you do not want that. Rarely get a uti. You will be surprised at how easy it is to empty it - in all sorts of situations. Us girls have always envied the lads how easy it is for them - well you will also soon have ‘the technology’ - keep a plastic bottle handy - by the bed - in the car. l have even emptied mine on horse-back!!! But that’s another story.
And l leave the toilet seat up!
Just to add to Frances 's reply about where you can empty your bladder tube or bag, when no suitable loo is available…
Mine’s been emptied (discreetly of course) in shop corners, in car park drains, on trains, in a cinema whilst watching a film!
See…your world will suddenly improve vastly!
Pollx
Hey Shazzie
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a smooth painless op.
Hope you’ll update us on Monday
Sonia xx
Hahaha. Frances and Poll. You really made me laugh.
Emptying on horseback F. You can’t leave it there. Lol!!!
And Poll. You made me laugh. I hope when you emptied in the cinema you chose a loud moment in the film.
And Sonia. I will post a thread as soon as I get back. The nurse said I would be able to leave 1 - 2 hours after op.
Thanks again lovelies for your support
Shazzie xxx
I must add,that my emptyings were/are into bottle…not just onto the floor…I`m not that scummy!
pollx
sorry it`s been cancelled yet again.
Hahahaha!!!
Thanks Poll!!
xxxx