Do kegels improve pressure and speed?

Mike,

A good question. Like yourself, I stopped doing kegals as soon as day continence established itself. I never gave it another thought since - as I felt kegals were just for the prevention of incontinence, and since I established good performance from my Neo early on – kegals became much less of a priority for me. Also like yourself, I mostly sit down when voiding - except when out and about in public places. I feel that when in sitting position, voiding is a little easier to do and also easier to completely empty my Neo. In my experience, mostly it is easy to void quickly and to a lesser extent, sometimes more difficult. I do find a full Neo is much easier to completely void than a half full one. There are times also, regardless of sitting or standing that pressure seems low and flow is in stages.

Perhaps practicing kegals again would address the times when the Neo is not emptying as good as it could be. It’s worth a try...

Pat,

I have only written the first name....when I get really good at it, I'll add the middle and last name. I keep trying to get my husband to compete with my artistic endeavors but he won't participate...I suspect his flow isn't strong enough and he knows I'll show him up. By the way, this past Weds. we had a snowstorm at our house...6 inches and we lost power. So looks like I'll have more time to practice. Will spring ever get here? Melodie

Melodie....for someone with a name as long as yours that can write your name in the snow...i gotta say..your pressure must be pretty good!!!heheehehehe

Pat:woohoo:

Mike,

When out and about, I just use one of those paper covers so I don't make such a splashing mess. At home, I use a container to keep the splashing down and just pour the contents into the toilet....and I always leave the seat down cause my spouse at this age prefers to sit. So although he and I have changed positions, we've worked things out. I would guess the pressure produced by a neo or an Indy isn't the same as our natural God given bladders but probably lots of people over 50 have that same complaint. Melodie

Melodie,

Could you imagine the two of us living together? You putting the seat up and me complaining that I need it down?

My wife thought it sounded hilarious! I always put the seat down anyway (well trained husband), but there certainly isn't the same toilet splash these days either.

Mike

Mike,

I have a Indy Pouch and when I empty and feel like there is still something left in the resevoir, I use kegels to force more urine out of the catheter...works for me. If I still feel like there is something still remaining, I then stand on my tip toes and bend slightly forward...just another trick that works for me...and I always stand to void. When at home, so I don't make a mess, I use a container. I can finally understand why guys have to lift the lid and sometimes still make a mess. ha ha ! Melodie