bobbilly
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Man I wish I could get by on that! Even when I used abena and the old purple Molicare supers I would use around 4 a day. So I tried the Mega max and even though they are a lot more expensive dropping to around 2 a day I did not spend much more than I was on the others. I very seldom have urine go in the toilet. Unless I am standing in the bathroom when the urge hits or I well push some out when pooping. But 99.9% of my urine is collected into two Mega Max diapers.hbic60 said:I'm only UIC; I need in average 2 Attends Flex (083 ct/pce) + 1 Tena Proskin Maxi (0,74 ct/pce) every day/night, which is in total around EUR 75,- / month - that's more or les all I spend!
Well, my usage of my diapers correlates quite well with my fluid intake. The attends Flex have a (theoretical) absorption of a little more that 3 liters, which means in practice a little more than 1 liter, the Tena Maxi holds practically (while laying in bed) of some more than 1,5 liters - so all in all my diapers hold all together around 3,5 liters a day which works out well! OK, there are sometimes days when I need 3 instead of 2 diapers over the day, but that ones are not so often...Diaperman95 said:Man I wish I could get by on that! Even when I used abena and the old purple Molicare supers I would use around 4 a day. So I tried the Mega max and even though they are a lot more expensive dropping to around 2 a day I did not spend much more than I was on the others. I very seldom have urine go in the toilet. Unless I am standing in the bathroom when the urge hits or I well push some out when pooping. But 99.9% of my urine is collected into two Mega Max diapers.
The first of every month when I let go of that money then just think what I could have bought had my bladder knew how to behave.
I tried the flex and was not the greatest diaper made for me by far. I like snug fitting plastic backed. But If I could make it with3 maxi pads and stay dry I would do that instead We all have different need as well as different bodys. I am very happy you make this work for youhbic60 said:Well, my usage of my diapers correlates quite well with my fluid intake. The attends Flex have a (theoretical) absorption of a little more that 3 liters, which means in practice a little more than 1 liter, the Tena Maxi holds practically (while laying in bed) of some more than 1,5 liters - so all in all my diapers hold all together around 3,5 liters a day which works out well! OK, there are sometimes days when I need 3 instead of 2 diapers over the day, but that ones are not so often...
Sure, we all have different shapes and different bodies. As I've said in another thread, a product which works fine for me might be inappropriate for you and horrible for the next one and of course also the other way round. But what I wanted to say is - as long as someone is only UIC - it's possible without problems and still discreet outfit to come along by choosing the right product with 3, maximum 4 diapers through 24 hours. Of course, being additional fecal incontinent or having issues with skin, or having for what reason ever a much higher daily fluid throughput, will lead to a higher number!Diaperman95 said:I tried the flex and was not the greatest diaper made for me by far. I like snug fitting plastic backed. But If I could make it with3 maxi pads and stay dry I would do that instead We all have different need as well as different bodys. I am very happy you make this work for you
I think i am very close here (only UIC at the moment), but depending a lot on the activities, we are more at home in the winter, what reduces the amount i need. At the moment i get along with two packs Attends Active 8 / 10 and Classic 10 a month, altogether.hbic60 said:I'm only UIC; I need in average 2 Attends Flex (083 ct/pce) + 1 Tena Proskin Maxi (0,74 ct/pce) every day/night, which is in total around EUR 75,- / month - that's more or les all I spend!
I drink a lot of water and unsweet tea all day and even with that said I seldom need more than two mega max a day Unless my fecal IC takes one out and it does time to time to.hbic60 said:Sure, we all have different shapes and different bodies. As I've said in another thread, a product which works fine for me might be inappropriate for you and horrible for the next one and of course also the other way round. But what I wanted to say is - as long as someone is only UIC - it's possible without problems and still discreet outfit to come along by choosing the right product with 3, maximum 4 diapers through 24 hours. Of course, being additional fecal incontinent or having issues with skin, or having for what reason ever a much higher daily fluid throughput, will lead to a higher number!
You’re from the UK ? Aren’t you ? See Dr , get referred to incontinence nurse , get nappies suppliedbobbilly said:Will pads/nappies and cleaning wipes and other things?
Yep it is a lot of work. I just got home from shopping at walmart after eating mexican food. I had to make a mad dash to the restroom but I did not make it. Thankfully it was not very big a mess but I let the wife check out and went to the car. Then I had to change when I got home. Besides cost It can sure mess you day up. Now my stomach is still kinda turning and upset but it is league night tonight so now I have to decide if I...CheshireCat said:I have found the change in cost going from U-IC to double incontinent has been minimal. The only difference has been the addition of very inexpensive diapers for the morning when my IBS is acting up. I can easily go through 4-6 diapers during the morning. And the cost for extra wipes to clean up. Even so, most mornings I can get to the toilet without messing myself, so the cheap diapers and extra wipes is not every day. Severe U-IC is the expensive portion, as it is throughout the day, every day, requiring constant care and protection in the form of barrier creams, diapers, boosters, chair pads, bed pads, supply bag, appropriate clothing, etc.
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