Reply to "Can't get my catheter through the valve..."

lagoonabeachMember

I have had my Koch Pouch surgery for 31 years and until just recently I am having issues inserting my catheter. Today was the worst but my 2 hours of anxiety is nothing compared to 2 days of pain and frustration that I read someone has had. The best blog that finally worked was to heat the catheter in boiling water so that you can manipulate the tube through the opening. It worked and saved me from the alternative of going to the ER and everyone NOT knowing what to do with me!

3/31/1410:09 PM

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