Bobsled said:
The advantage of pullups is that I can easily pee normally when that is practical. Trying to do that with a brief means removing and repositioning/replacing the tapes (with accompanying noise). With an overactive bladder, I may go 2-3 hours without needing to pee. But other times, it might be once an hour, or even after only 20 minutes or less. In many cases, I can use the bathroom and even do that all day. But if I am in a two hour meeting, or stuck in traffic, wearing a diaper will give me peace of mind. But once I've used it, I'm kind of committed to using it for a while. Some pullups have tearaway sides. So I could switch to a brief if I needed to change, without removing clothing. My goal is not to wear a diaper all day. It is to have something in place if my bladder is uncomfortable and getting to a bathroom means walking out of a meeting, or finding a place to relieve myself while on the road.
I received some samples of underwear and pads from them yesterday. I just asked if they would send me a sample of these. How much do they expand when they are full? I am currently testing a pair of Seni Super Plus briefs under a pair of jeans. And even dry, they feel bulky.
How do these help? Is it to prevent sag? That may be impractical for me, as I am either dressed business casual or in a shirt and tie at work. I just ordered a pair of Garywear diaper covers. That would seem to help prevent leaks. Might they also prevent sagging.
Thanks to you and everyone else for your thoughtful comments and suggestions.
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How do you fluff them? It seems like the diaper makers all say not to touch the inside of the diaper (though I have no idea why your fingers are likely to have some bad effect that your bottom side will not).
We weren't told about your incontinence level. Only that you've experienced leaks quite often. We don't know if you're experiencing leaks at the office or not. We were given a pretty vague question. If you are, then you're definitely got the wrong degree of protection.
I know urge incontinence can vary as well. Very few underwear types can't deal with larger voids if you can't make it. They're usually better for stress related incontinence issues where it's much smaller episodes. Briefs can be pulled up and down as well.
As for those snap crotch shirts, they're worn as undershirts. The ones I've mentioned are thin, cool, and breathable. Comfortable to wear under your usual outfit. It's not just sagging, but they help keep briefs in place, they keep them from getting caught in a leg hole, or forced to one side by the crotch seam on your pants. They also prevent that seam from digging in to the incontinence produce that can create a sap blowout and leaks. They also help decrease the bulk and weird shapes.
Gary pants are just a very small extra waterproof layer. They won't increase capacity. They'll just buy you a small amount of time to catch leaks that do happen, and no, they don't really support the diaper like a snap crotch shirt can.
You'll know you're wearing incontinence products, some may be bulkier than others. It's knowing the type of protection you're needing, that prevent leaks, that get you through a certain amount of time that you need it to. If your current products get you through your day without that stress, or comfortable with what you're currently wearing, and the routine, then stick to it.
If you're having issues as you mentioned before, it's time to get over that stigma in your mind and adjust to what you may actually need. That extra bulk between your legs may feel more prominent to you, but the trade-off of preventing a wet seat can defeat that feeling in a heart beat, aside from the cleanup after it.
The hell with what other people think. Eventually, you'll get over that, and move on from that stigma, and accept and move on. It's not worth it. Do what makes you feel less stressed, comfortable, and so on. It's time to accept and adapt, because incontinence won't adapt to your preference.
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