Economical Balloon Retention Nozzle?

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with this balloon nozzle -

http://www.optimalhealthnetwork.com/Enema-Retention-Flexible-Inflatable-Nozzle-p/520.htm

At $19.50, I think it would be a great deal even it it didn't have a relatively long life.

Has anyone tried it, or have any opinions about it?

If it comes from them it should be a good product

I used to own this type of nozzle. It lasted a fair amount of time, but the inflatable "balloon" finally did burst. As long as you are willing to realize that this nozzle may not last a relatively long time, I think it is a fair price and I did like that nozzle. NOTE: Your "Mileage" may vary...... Hope this helps....

I had a few of these many years ago. I found out that they just didn't last.

And they only inflate with one squeeze of the inflator.

So .......... bottom line is that the balloon gets big enough to retain the nozzle .......... but not necessarily the fluids.

About how large in diameter does the balloon inflate to? I'm pretty tight back there, and I don't think that I need anything too big to hold back the fluid. If it inflates to an inch-and-a-half dia. or so, I think I'd be good with it.

This does not look like it would do the job. A double balloon would be much better. A 250cc to 500cc inner balloon would be best. Eventually even those will fail though.

This is the nozzle of choice at most hospitals and radiology practices for barium enemas these days. It works VERY WELL. Not sure where others are coming from with some of their comments. It is certainly not designed to last for a long time (meant to be one time use). I had one last for many months with careful care.

It can be inflated to a very tiny diameter, or it can be inflated fairly large if you 'blow' extra air into the inflator cushion before attaching it. As someone who loves to use his balloon nozzle, I can promise that this nozzle holds the liquid in very nearly as well. I am able to bear down against it with 3 quarts inside me and not leak a drop.

On the other hand, if you want to spend the money, the double balloon is a lot more fun and a lot more secure - you can strain against it, pull on it, and fight all you want without leaking.

I've been using these nozzles for several years and am very happy with them. In my experience, the part that goes bad first is the inflator cushion. The edges of the inflator will crack after awhile, but you can order replacement inflators from Optimal Health for around $5.00 each. The nozzle with balloon lasts a very long time. I have never had the balloon break on any of these nozzles. For a product that is designed as a one-time use item, these are an excellent investment. I usually order a couple extra inflators when I order a complete nozzle set.

I've read the pros & the cons... And for the price, even if it doesn't last too long or work that well, I wont be out too much. Some folks seem to be very satisfied with them.

My "enema friend" is going to go ahead and order this for me. It should be at his place the next time I visit, it probably will be a couple weeks before I make it over there again.

Thanks everyone, for their input! Hopefully next post I make to this thread will be about my experience with this nozzle.

Try buying a 30Fr x 30cc x 16" L catheter...as low as $1.50 ea. over inflate to about 40cc. works fine.

Glad you are going to try it -- well worth the price. Not nearly as secure as a double balloon inflatable because it can slip in a little and leak around it. But if you pull it out a bit and relax your sphinctor it will seal up nicely and withstand quite a cramp. I find it actually works best if I don't tense up back there but see what works for you.

When the inflator goes you can either get a new one or cut the tube in the thick part near the inflator and put on a standard black bulb inflator that will last forever. The only downside of this approach is that it is easy to overinflate the balloon and burst it.

Sounds like a good deal, and I have done it with one of those nozzles..don't expect it to last though. mine went for about a month before the balloon burst. I still use it today as a primary nozzle for some fill ups

I placed an order with Optimal Health last Thursday evening, and talked with Kristina. It was at

their closing time, but she took my order, and it was delivered by mail on Saturday. THAT is

fast service!

Dan

The kind I really like (and is also sold by Optimal Health Network) is the one that is inflated using a piston type device. I introduced this device to my colon therapist, who always gives me a 4 quart hot soapy enema before she starts my colonics, and she was fascinated!

That is awesome service Dan... Can't wait to get over there to try it out. Thanks again!

Ed