Bladder Irrigation

When draining not more than 500cc otherwise the bladder will collapse. Not a good idea to do this without medical experience

Toshe63, What do you mean by “the bladder will collapse”. There are some mornings I've gotten out of bed and pee 1300cc….

The Foley stayed in overnight and I had a wonderful night's sleep, never having to get up.. even once… to pee LoL.

I just had a procedure where they knocked me out. I came to with a catheter in and I had to lay flat for 8 hours so I was happy to have it. It was interesting when it came time to come out. The nurse just threw back the covers and deflated it and yanked it out. Wham bam thank you ma'am.

I used to fill my bladder with saline. Approximately 700cc was entered. After inflation, I closed the catheter and walked for a while with a full bladder.

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That's the way most nurses take out Foleys. If the balloon is not completely deflated it can be pretty ouchie.

My preference, when taking out my own Foley, is to let the balloon deflate under it's own pressure into the syringe, then draw on the syringe to be sure the balloon is fully empty. When you're sure the balloon is empty, just relax and watch the catheter. It may start to come out by itself. If not, gently pull on it then essentially pee it out. You will likely dribble a bit of pee.

Bladder irrigation is done routinely in hospital settings. Its called CBI… continuous bladder irrigation. It CAN be done safely, and enjoyably, when done properly. Using warmed fluids and decent sized foley catheters (3 ways), it is a delight. The warm swirling of saline or water is amazing… the bladder is in an endless state of irrigation… and it can be wild. Also, cystograms and urethrograms… all done safely. Yes… all gentle, and the risk is minimal… maybe a UTI. However, the loss of control is incredible.

I've had retention episodes, but never 1300cc's! Yikes… thats a lot… maybe 500-600. But once the tip of the foley passes thru the prostate and enters the bladder, relief is almost instant…. cant get that enuf.

Follow your CBI with a cystoscopy, and then the adventure is complete. YES, these can be done safely, with some knowledge and skill (wink). Watching your cysto on the big screen is wild, whereas years ago, only your doc could view thru the cystoscope lens, and only he/she knew what he/she was seeing. But nowadays, there's usually a big monitor hanging on the wall from an arm, and everyone can look where the sun dont shine! Having an audience there observing is even more fun.

I was diagnosed with a bladder tumor in the early 90s. After it was removed with a cystoscope, I woke up with a catheter in me. A nurse removed the catheter after I’d spent some time in recovery and my wife and I headed home. Later that evening I could not urinate- my bladder sphincter had locked up (a side effect of the anesthesia). Definitely one of the most miserable experiences of my life. Went to the ER, where a smiling nurse inserted, (and she wasn’t any too gentle) a Foley catheter. The relief was so fast, and so welcome that I didn’t mind the discomfort. She assured me, as she took it out, that the procedure should jump start my bladder sphincter, and it would immediately remember it’s function, and fortunately, it did. For several years I went in for a cysto every six months, and as part of proceedure I had a bladder wash to check for any rogue cells. I enjoyed the sensation of the bladder irrigation, and fortunately there never was an indication that the cancer had returned. More recently, I go in every year for a cysto- and now, it is fun to see what the doc sees on a screen. I jokingly asked her if she could see the scar on the bladder wall, where the tumor was removed, and she showed it to me. In the beginning, when I’d not had a scope inserted except under anesthesia, I was terrified, not knowing how uncomfortable that might be-especially after my experience with my first catheter without being under. But I quickly began to enjoy my every six month cystos, and looked forward to them. At the end, she always injects some anti-bacterial solution after the wash sample is gathered, at least it’s a way to get some invasive bladder sensations without fear of infection.

I came across a video on Youtube from Universiti Oregan that the nurse who is instructing a new patient with an indwelling catheter to bladder flush at least once a week with any where from 600 to 1200 cc's of water , even tap water in a pinch can be used and she even makes a joke about not using muddy pond water . It helps flush out blood clots and excess calcium that might hinder a catheter being removed . My care giver now flushes me out once every two weeks .

Bladder adventures can be performed safely. Gentlness and lubrication is the key. Sterility also helps. However, UTI's DO occur on occasion, even under the most sterile of conditions… Ive been cathed before by doctors and nurses, and have had cystitis episodes… its a risk, but an acceptable risk, when one enjoys these types of explorations. Even udner the BEST of sterile conditons, a bladder infection can occur. A minor bump in the road, IMHO. I find the benefit far outweighs the risk, as I am a urological junkie and always crave more. Regular surveillance cystos are THE best, if you are into this.

Most folks are not familiar with this type of play. However, it can be powerful and enjoyable, and quite safe , esp in skilled hands. I have yet to find a small group of mature folks who enjoy these adventures, and would happily talk/chat/video/share with those who do. Skype, anyone? I have tons of devices to share and enjoy,, and i crave being the patient test subject AND teacher.

I do it on occasions when I know I have plenty of time realay enjoy the feeling of inserting the catheter the irrigation of my bladder with sterile water usually up to 500 cc is all I can hold but it’s an very enjo sensation

Most folks are not familiar with this type of play. However, it can be powerful and enjoyable, and quite safe , esp in skilled hands. I have yet to find a small group of mature folks who enjoy these adventures, and would happily talk/chat/video/share with those who do. Skype, anyone? I have tons of devices to share and enjoy,, and i crave being the patient test subject AND teacher.

I would be delighted to take this adventure with you. I would like to experience everything.

I'm old and I pass a lot of bladder debrie and blood clots . I have to flush at least twice a week , Sometimes as much as every two or three days . Yes it can get “interesting” . It does make the hair on my arms stand on end . Yes the bladder flush kit come's with sterile 0.9 normal saline . For me it's not enough volume to get the job done . I use purified water bought at local store . 120cc's flush in and out four or five times then emptied into my regular drain bag . Now remember I have to do this on my own , I need to ignore any pleasure feeling's to get the job done . If I had some one else doing it for me I could just lay back and let it happen ,,,,,,,Lord ,,,,Lord . I could get used to this .I have to keep my eye on my drain bag and if it starts to look like tomato soup or if there are “chunks” in my drain hose well here I go again . Yes I have to live with a catheter , It's a life sentence .

I had a bladder xray (floroscope) years ago. They filled ne VERY full, then watched me pee it all out. Decided it was an enlarged prostate.

This is something that I think I'd like to experience. Have read numerous stories over the years and think I want to experience. I understand that the potential for infection is high. Extreme caution needs to be exercised and the environment needs to be sterile. As does what ever you are filling the bladder with… Years ago there was a story in the F.E.B. manual that told of a guy receiving a warm water enema and then refrigerated sterile saline was being infused into his bladder. That story has stuck with me over the years and think I would like to be in that situation.

This is the vid I found that gives the best advice on bladder flushing that I have found . I flush because of need . www.youtube.com/watch?v=psxiUyCk2Eg

Video is gone

Sorry about the missing vid. It was very informative And it kept the subject matter light . I have been following that nurses lead and have not had any problems . You might find it under Oregan Urology catheter care basics . Thats how I found it and other good advice on how to take care of myself .

I had saved the vid to my favorites and it works from there But when I try any other way its gone .