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Has anyone had experience with the new Pure Wick for men? The bag looks huge to me and i cant figure out why it's incredibly expensive ($800+???). I dont think our loved one would tolerate having that one (did a previous post on Texas Catheters tonight and meant to include this)--i dont even think they'll tolerate the texas catheter and this pure wick seems bigger/more involved and so expensive-but just wondered as a it seems like many folks like this product historically, thanks
Yes, purewick is always very expensive. Moreover, if you read back on AC at all you will see constant posts for people trying to sell or give away the equipment and unused catheters. In all truth I haven't asked WHY so many are unused. Perhaps the intended users have passed.

Hope someone has used and can give you useful information here. The catheters work well for women, but quite honestly only if they are immobile and for the most part stuck on their backs. Given the attempts in bedrest care to attempt to prevent bedsores, that's seldom the case. Purewick worked well for my friend with total hip surgery for three days. She was having to take a long time to get up due to needing to apply leg braces, and then get up with assistance; all taking too long with her urgency. She didn't use it past an initial three days. My friend who died in Hospice just a year and one half ago didn't like hers and didn't use and I honestly didn't ask why. I was, in all truth not aware there is a device now for males.
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