There is a new product that can help you get out and about in the world again, feeling secure and safe while wearing your catheter with a drainage bag attached to your leg. It’s called Freedom Belt™. When you are stuck wearing a catheter long-term, and you’re lucky enough to be ambulatory, it is possible […]
Catheter Questions? Call New Free Catheter Hotline
When I first got home from getting my suprapubic catheter put in, I had tons of questions. But there was nobody to really answer them. Google searches helped some. But I had SPECIFIC questions. I could only get answers if I called my Urology department and left a message for a nurse or doctor and […]
Watch the Solar Eclipse Thanks to Freedom Belt™
You don’t have to let your catheter and drainage bag anchor you to your house. There are ways to be get out into the world with complete confidence and – well – “freedom.” Currently the best, most secure and comfortable way to take advantage of that freedom is with Freedom Belt™. I’ve written about Freedom […]
Tips For Avoiding UTI From Dr. Mario
If you have to wear a urinary catheter, then you probably already know that you need to change your drainage bag periodically. At least I HOPE you know that. If you don’t, stop reading this and change your bag! Another important thing to be aware of is that everyone wearing an indwelling catheter is likely […]
Tips For Holding Up Your Leg Bag From Dr. Mario
As I mentioned in the last post – Partnering With Global Medical Innovations And Freedom Belt™ – we have joined forces with Dr. Mario Torres-Leon and Dr. Justin Mandel. Advice from REAL doctors on how to make life with a catheter better for you and your loved ones! One of the most asked questions according […]
Before Getting Breast Implants Or a Tummy Tuck – Read This…
You may end up with a urinary catheter for procedures you didn’t maybe think would warrant it. This is according to an article on the site, True Self. If you elect to have plastic surgery, it is possible that you may be fitted with a catheter and have to wear a drainage bag. What Is […]
Partnering With Global Medical Innovations And Freedom Belt™
I’m proud to announce that this humble little blog site has recently made friends with Global Medical Innovations’ Dr. Mario Torres-Leon and Dr. Justin Mandel. This is fantastic for multiple reasons. First and foremost is our mutual goal of helping folks who must deal with catheters and drainage bags. Our main goal – above absolutely […]
This Is Surgical Drainage Awareness Month!
Bet you didn’t know this (June 2017) was Surgical Drainage Awareness Month. Well now you do:). If you have had surgery, then you are probably already all too aware of surgical drainage. It’s been standard procedure for many years to insert a urinary catheter while you are on the operating table. And often, the catheter […]
7 Catheter Securement Products Compared
You asked for it so here we go – content on catheter securement products. Many of our readers let us know, by taking our short survey here, that they were looking for information specifically about securing their catheters and drainage bags. So today we have a comparison of some of the most widely used products […]
Freedom Belt™ Earns Coveted Best Choice Winner Award
The Freedom Belt, which I have been talking about a lot lately, just won the “Best Choice” award from the authoritative product reviews site, TopDust.com. That is a huge deal because TopDust is recognized as the most trusted and customer-centric source for expert unbiased reviews on the internet. As much as I would LIKE to believe […]
Best Solution For Those Who Need a Drainage Bag – The Freedom Belt
Here is another report about the fantastic new invention for folks who must wear a medical drainage bag (non-ostomy type, like the standard urinary leg bags, etc.), namely – The Freedom Belt. As I have have posted before, The Freedom Belt is the best way to “wear” drainage bags on your body. The most common […]