Safe inflation with a double balloon nozzle

Hi all,

I been a member of the site for a while but this is the first time I am posting.

I just wanted to know what most would consider a safe amount to inflate a 500cc double balloon rectal catheter. Also how many pumps would be safe on the 750cc double balloon rectal catheter?

I always thought I was one of the few that enjoyed enemas but after reading the forums I see that I was very wrong.

Thanks for the help.

Hi I use 5 pumps on 500cc double balloon rectal catheter inner and 3 or 4 on the outer.

I also like about 5-6 full pumps with a 500 cc double balloon rectal catheter and about 6-8 pumps with the 750 cc size. Either of them get about 3 pumps to the outer balloon.

If you under-inflate a fluted type double balloon rectal catheter, the flutes in the balloon will carry the water right to the anal ring and you will leak badly. The key is to get the size you like, not a large one and under-inflate it.

I tried out how many pumps that you could give the regular 500ml and I managed to get 14 pumps in without any sign of it bursting

When using mine I usually pump it about 8 or 9 times for the internal balloon and about 8 for the external. Then you can be assured of a good seal.

Sally

Yes, with that many pumps, the double balloon rectal catheter will give a great seal, but the silicone ones, which are less elastic than the latex ones won't last very long, even though you'll have a blast with them for as long as they last. Latex can be pumped up more than silicone double balloon rectal catheters of the same size.

Greetings All,

I just received my first double balloon today. Mine has a 750 inner balloon. I've been reading up on everyones posts, but maybe this would be a good time to review any hints, tips, etc... for everyone. Thanks in advance.

Try pumping it up more to both balloons when you pull on it it should be a tight fit and can not be pulled out at all 750 cc is a big balloon maybe the 500 cc may work better for you

Luvaw Bill

I just got one too. I had the same problem, pump it up. I had to give it 10 squeezes. No leaks for me. I even tried. Awesome, I love it!

I also have the 750cc balloon and found that pumping the inside 7 or 8 times stops most of the leaks. Also, keep in mind that this is a large balloon and you are going to feel it. I pump the outside balloon 3 times.

Another thing that you can try – after filling yourself, sit on the toilet and pump the inside balloon until you stop leaking – for me this is a total of 8 – 9 pumps (I would not suggest going over 10 pumps, the balloon could break or you may hurt yourself!).. With a large 4 qt enema and the balloon pumped 8 times – you are going to feel VERY full! For the most part I have never completely stopped leaks, but that has minimized them to the point that I can move about the house and do some other things as I hold my enema or I am punished.

Good luck and ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!

Stretching out your rectum to great proportions with a double balloon rectal catheter is not a good idea. Even the so called 750 cc is smaller than than it nominal size, and it is about the size of the rectum when filled. Pump it up to 750 and it will break after a short time.

Stretching your rectum will decrease the neural impulses you get that tells you it is time to defecate. Your rectum will become the internal anal equivalent of the Ubangi lips that just sag unless the lip plates are in.

For those wondering what a 1000ml balloon would do to your anus - search on "Too Big Balloon". They call the people who go this far will require rectal surgery.

It's not the sphincter stretching that will be the problem.

You'll eventually stretch the rectal interior, and burst the blood vessels. You'll end up with a bloody mess! You can stretch it, but you have to do it slowly and carefully. Too much, too fast, and you'll have a problem.

You might try getting one from your general surgeon. I have the 750 cc and it make me nervous inflating that to capacity.

I have the 500cc nozzle and I am afraid to inflate that one to its capacity. I'm not really sure what is a safe inflation.

The 'best' number of pumps for a double balloon rectal catheter will probably vary depending on the bulb type, size, age. For sure you want to get all the 'ridges' out of the double balloon rectal catheter... My suggestion is to visualize -- while the double balloon rectal catheter is 'outside' -- how many pumps to get the ridges out, then add another 2 pumps before clamping it off. The add'l expansion of the double balloon rectal catheter from those last two pumps should not be much.

It's important to clamp off the double balloon rectal catheter hose leading to the inflator bulbs once you've gotten to the right number of pumps. Without a clamp (either an enema tube clamp or a hemostat), the air in the double balloon rectal catheter is almost certain to leak thru the bulb connection.

Thanks for all the responses...In my original post, I really wanted to know what was a safe inflation amount for my body, not for the balloon. Would 6 pumps put someone in danger of rupturing the intestines?

A rectum is very supple and also very strong. You can inflate your double balloon rectal catheter to 4 inches diameter without problem.Some butt plug have a 5 inches diameter.

4-5 full pumps on the 500cc and 5-6 on the 750cc will give a nice seal and not over inflate the balloons.

Can you over inflate a double balloon rectal catheter? Has anyone done it? What happened? I'm sort of afraid it will explode and do damage.

You can over-inflate it and it will pop. The double balloon rectal catheter will be destroyed. As long as you haven't inflated it to the point where it stretches your rectum causing it to bleed or be torn (which you would probably be in pain for before it popped), you will just fart out the air and the water will rush out. The popping itself doesn't cause any injury.

I have had both silicone 500cc and latex 250cc and 500cc double balloon rectal catheter pop inside myself after many repeated uses without any personal injury, just a messy tile floor to clean and a double balloon rectal catheter to hit the garbage.

Test them in your hand so you know how many pumps it takes for the double balloon rectal catheter balloon to become a round ball. The 750cc size inflates to become oblong more like a football shape. You want to inflate them enough for the flutes to fully open and become smooth all around. If it is under inflated and the shape is like a "star fruit", the flutes will guide the water right out your anus because you won't have a seal.

That's an interesting comment. I never thought about that possibility.

I doubt that the pump, if the usual rubber bulb with simple valve, is strong enough to extend the balloon to the point it could break. Using a more powerful pump might be a problem but the balloon is likely to expand to such a large sphere I think you would give up inflating before it broke.

Unfortunately this is not the case, the rubber pump bulb on a double balloon rectal catheter is plenty powerful to burst the balloons if over inflated.

Over time the stretching & relaxing of the balloons during inflation & deflation will eventually fatigue the rubber (latex or silicone) and will result in a blowout.

Like Susie, I have also experienced balloon failure while in use and, other than some soreness in the area, had no ill effects. I don't believe I would go so far as to say there isn't any risk of injury from these occurrences since there can be quite a bit of pressure in a fully inflated double balloon rectal catheter and the balloons tend to fail quite violently resulting in some rather ragged edges on the burst balloon.

There is always some risk involved when you are inserting things into bodily orifices and it probably would be best if one notices weak spots beginning to develop on your double balloon rectal catheter to avoid using it.

Lets play safe out there,

SirInge

It's only rubber or silicone. A popped balloon won't hurt you at all. There aren't any sharp edges, it just pops and you spray if you were holding your enema.

When the balloon is in and inflated, both the bulbs pop off inside balloon the most.

My 750cc balloon when inflated to much will give me the urge to go all by itself, so I have to be carefull how much air I put in it. I have burst the 500cc balloon with to hard of a cramp. That was an expensive cramp.

How many pumps on the bulb until it is too big?

It depends on the balloon.

500cc silicone balloon---5-7 pumps

750cc silicone balloon---6-8 pumps

If you use a 750cc balloon and don't pump it up enough, trying to simulate a smaller balloon, the flutes will not be opened and they will then channel the enema water right out of your anus. The balloon must be pumped up so the fluted appearance is gone and the balloon is smooth.

The 500cc balloon, pumped as I described will be smaller and harder than the 750cc balloon when pumped as I described, but there are also differences in shapes. The 500cc balloon is spherical and the 750cc balloon is a blunt football shape.

I was thinking about the 750/250 simply because it looked so interesting! I have thoroughly enjoyed my 500/250 over all these years, so sticking with that size combo is probably what I'll do.

Regarding others experiences with the 750, I can understand that it could get a little tight back there when fully inflated!

Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts!

Deb

Three pumps on the silicone outer balloon is it.