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Ridin’ A Horse

By pwsadmin / August 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Ridin’ A Horse

—Ridin’ A Horse— When I became an older teenager, I received an artificial sphincter muscle.That artificial sphincter muscle was a game-changer for me and my life. It works like this:It “Crimps” the Urethra shut, much like crimping a garden hose to stop the water from leaving the hose.With the Urethra “Crimped,” I don’t Pee on…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida and The Outhouse

By pwsadmin / July 2, 2021 / Comments Off on Spina Bifida and The Outhouse

Being born with Spina Bifida, I wore a diaper for a good bit of my life.As a result, my restroom usage was a lot different than most other people.Meaning I don’t use the restroom in the same manner others do. I admit that I was born in the age of indoor plumbing.That’s what I got…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

Peein’ Blood

By pwsadmin / May 23, 2021 / Comments Off on Peein’ Blood

—Funny Story Many years ago, I received an artificial sphincter muscle.The surgery was successful, and the artificial sphincter muscle was a big game-changer for me. Shortly after the surgery, I was sent home with a Foley catheter inserted in my urethra. The Foley catheter was connected to a Nighttime Urine bag. The urine bag had…

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