Painless Removal of External Male Catheter? (ouch)

Mentor has two different lines. The Standard Care is the one I use. I
was advised that the Active Care line is the one with the more
aggressive adhesive.
The Zee Medical catheters were almost impossible to remove- It took a
long hot shower and substantial swearing. And even then there was
adhesive residue left. Wish I''d known abouut the detachol. I wasn't
going to risk any of the solvents I rely on in fiberglass layups, paint
removal or metal prep. The concept of "You First" is highly developed
in aviation, and I believe in it.

Mark,

First of all we all know that you require the LARGE male catheters
which are not fit for any mammal this side of a horse. Secondly, a
well and gently applied razor to the "area" that is covered makes a
world of difference. Besides, being "Metrosexual" is what it's all
about for the hip guys these days! So taking a razor to It also has
it's advantages with the ladies...

Echo X-Ray out.
Mark628CA wrote:
Mentor has two different lines. The Standard Care is the one I use. I
was advised that the Active Care line is the one with the more
aggressive adhesive.
The Zee Medical catheters were almost impossible to remove- It took a
long hot shower and substantial swearing. And even then there was
adhesive residue left. Wish I''d known abouut the detachol. I wasn't
going to risk any of the solvents I rely on in fiberglass layups, paint
removal or metal prep. The concept of "You First" is highly developed
in aviation, and I believe in it.

The best way to feel no pain at the removal of an external catheter
is a two-step process. Best done at the crew vehicle on the side which
does not face the office, flight line, etc.
1. Slam your fingers in the door of the car.
2. Whilst jumping up and down screaming "AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRR!" (or
similar), quickly remove the catheter with the other hand.

OR

1. Use a non-aggressive adhesive catheter as described above.
2. Trim excess hair before use.
Swearing is only optional in this method.

Thanks, Dave. Will look for Detachol, sounds good.
Jim

I've been getting them on-line from an outfit called Stadium Pal. They
are resellers; the actual maker is identified on the package. They
come off reasonably painlessly unless I'm careless and capture some
hair. I generally leave the condom portion in place until I get home
or to the motel and shower.

Ray Warshaw
1LK

I've tried several brands including some of the Mentors and found most
of the adhesives to be too aggressive. I've ended up using "Mentor
Clear Advantage with Aloe". Look for the "with Aloe", I found these
were sticky enough not to come off or leak yet not too dificult to
remove.

Darryl
6DX


Mark628CA wrote:
Mentor has two different lines. The Standard Care is the one I use. I
was advised that the Active Care line is the one with the more
aggressive adhesive.
The Zee Medical catheters were almost impossible to remove- It took a
long hot shower and substantial swearing. And even then there was
adhesive residue left. Wish I''d known abouut the detachol. I wasn't
going to risk any of the solvents I rely on in fiberglass layups, paint
removal or metal prep. The concept of "You First" is highly developed
in aviation, and I believe in it.

Aw, just leave it on for the whole contest; what with
the high price of petroleum products these days, etc.
And think of the saving of space in the land fill!

You might also try vice grips; there's a couple of
ways these can be used -- for removal, or instead of.
(OK to dangle a preposition in this thread?)


At 23:00 25 April 2006, Hl Falbaum wrote:
The secret is the same as the secret for removing bandages.
No, not
Acetone--not *there*!
The secret is counter-traction. Gently lift a bit of
catheter from the
skin-(the last bit is not adhesive coated), then pull
the catheter material
gently towards 'off', while gently pulling the skin
towards the body. No
need to pinch it, just a bit of thumb pressure and
pull toward the body.
Stay close to the catheter with the skin thumb, and
as the catheter comes
off, advance the thumb incrementally. A deep breath
helps!

Hope that helps.

--
Hartley Falbaum
DG800B--'KF'

'ContestID67' wrote in message
roups.com...
Ever since my first contests and XC flights I have
been wearing an
external male catheter. Putting these things on is
easy. Taking them
off is another matter altogether. I know they have
to be sticky or
they might fall off at an inopertune time but jeez-la-wheez
they sure
can stay stuck and are a literal pain to remove.

So what is the secret to pain-free removal of an external
male
catheter? Any other advice on usage is welcome.

- Anonymous