How Often Should I Empty My 9" Pouch After Bladder Surgery?

I had bladder removal surgery Jan. 10, so I am new to this experience. I use a 9" pouch, and it seems to me I have to empty it oftener than I want to. I can only go a little more than an hour between emptying. I haven't done any traveling; however, I want to take a trip soon that will involve about 3 hours of driving with difficulty finding a place to empty the pouch. Any suggestions on making traveling easier?

Andy Andersen

Hi Andy......Sorry I can't be of much help as  I've had a colostomy since last Oct. and am hoping to have it reversed in the next couple of months, but hang in there........someone surely will come along and help answer your questions!

Best Wishes!

Priti

Priti , My hubby just had a colostomy bag put in the first of april and his is also a temporary. There are alot of questions I can not find answers to. Would you mind if i chatted with you so I can get the answers hopefully.





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Spouse_of_One

I use a nite drainage bag while sleeping. it connects directly to the pouch.That will make driving a breeze..hope this helps you

I use a nite drainage bag while sleeping. it connects directly to the pouch.That will make driving a breeze..hope this helps you      

First suggestion would be, do not drink any coffe, tea or soda before your trip as they are all diuretics that will increase the amount of urine.  Second, the night drain bags might not work well depending on the type of vehicle you drive, it also has to be emptied which I personally would not want to do in a public area upon arrival at my destination.  Where will you be travelling, do you know the route?  Stopping to empty it is your best solution.  One of the things that I would not suggest is limiting your fluid intake, because one of the risks that you face since your surgery is the reflux of urine into the kidneys which puts your health at further risk.  That has been my issue since my surgery six years ago.  Good luck on your trip, hope all goes well.

Words of Encouragement from Ostomy Advocates I Hollister

I have had my Urosomy for 18 months now & as time goes by I find I need to empty less frequently. I allways plan car journeys in advance, To make sure there are service areas or facilities en-route. I can push empty ing up to 2-2. 1/2 hrs. I allwas carry my emergency kit with me whereever I go. New pouch , Wipes,Kitchen towel, Dispose bag. I have also been know to empty behind trees, when using backroads.It is a concern ,b ut dont make it your main worry.Before a long journey , I also make sure I have just put on a brand new Bag ( pouch) so I know the wafer adhesive is OK.

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