Does anyone have any insight on catheter bag issues

[Coping Well]

I had a Bard Foley Catheter procedure 1/3/13 with a 16 French Foley. Does this mean that I have a supine catheter or what is this kind of catheter? I've had 2 UTIs already and had so much difficulty keeping the bag on my thigh (connection kept coming undone on the bag!) that I'm now using the overnight bag full-time. And does anyone have any experience explaining the cath bag tube carrying urine to a son? He's 11 years old and when he finally notices it he's going to FREAK OUT. I'm in a powerchair and he's already embarrassed to ever be seen with me. I think my new adaptation will put him over-the-top. Any guidance is most appreciated!


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[CaroleL]

Hello and Welcome Coping Well!

[lstrl]

Make sure that you're cleaning your foley regularly. Wiping down the outside of the bag wouldn't hurt either. You'll also want to make sure that your bag is below the level of your bladder at all times. If it is too high (I'm thinking like if you're lying down since you said you strap it to your leg), your urine could go back up through the foley and back into your bladder, which could cause a UTI.