musicfan9389
Est. Contributor
- Messages
- 60
- Role
- Diaper Lover
- Incontinent
I have a condition called hydrocephalus where fluid doesn't drain off the brain as it is normally supposed to. It is managed by a tube (a "shunt") that goes from my brain to my pelvis near my bladder. Anyway, I've been incredibly lucky with it since I've had my same shunt/tube for 23 years since I was 18 months old. Shunts can last a very long time like mine, but can fail at any time. I've been lucky since many other people have had over 100 brain surgeries for their shunt. However, mine feels like its getting worn out overtime. I'm hoping it stays functional for many more years, but I still worry. If I ever need to go to the hospital to have surgery for the tube again, I would need to stay overnight at least one night. If this happens I'm going to be very embarrassed now that I wear diapers instead of pull-ups. Has anyone stayed in the hospital before? Are you allowed to bring your own diapers and is there anything they can do so that you can change without them knowing? I would not want any of the doctors or nurses knowing I have accidents, because I don't want them to make mean comments. Hopefully I won't have surgery for a while, but I just got thinking about it since my birthday is next week. Thanks everyone.