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I think over the next several months you will have many firsts and interesting experiences. Should be a fun time relearning who you are.

She has a youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@BumblePree

I bought a case recently. I am impressed. Very solid diaper and I like the cloth backing even more than the alphagatorz or little kings. The cloth backing is much tougher than the latter. I would say the Try Agains are comparable to the Tykables Animooz. I haven't done a detailed analysis or anything but having worn both I would say they are identical in all but price and and style. So if you care more about price I would go with the Animooz. If you care about supporting an upstart business and/or the pattern, go with the Try Agains.

As I am in the process of some major life choices I was left with a thought that I could not shake while taking antidepressants. "Are my thoughts my own, and how much of them is chemical driven?" Was a hard feeling to shake and I almost stopped them cold turkey because of that and a couple other reasons

@Reddy so when the cath comes out tomorrow are you going to change the name of the thread? "Got Surgery in Mexico"

Going to throw the Str8up and Tighty Whities from Tykables into the fray of premium diapers to consider. If one is going to spend $3 on a MegaMax, the world is their oyster as far as options are concerned. There are not many diapers that are more expensive and none at the case quantity that I know of.

I think that has been what is so alluring about the surgery for so many people. That choice and on the fencedness of untraining, hypnosis, stents, or even botox feel like temporary and possibly reversable measures. By physically destroying the muscles it is a one way street. I think that once someone becomes truly incontinent that they will adapt and if you became permanently incontinent that you might get those feelings every once in awhile but they would pass, rather quickly even.

Currently living vicariously through Reddy until I can gather funds, PTO, and be appropriate BMI for surgery.

I am sure he needs the rest. I can't image he got much sleep last night. I know I wouldn't be able to sleep waiting for something like this.

Does this person need to stop and listen as well?

Someone on the DD incontinence only forum posted about Botox for underactive bladder. They did not have a good experience. Apparently the muscles became paralyzed closed and they had to cath to go at all for over 3 months. I was excited about trying Botox before all this and still may try that route but it is not without its risks. If anyone follows this link please keep in mind that it is a medically incontinence support forum. https://incont.org/index.php?/topic/210-botox-for-under-active-bladder/

If everyone was down there on the same day I could see a legitimate reason to discount it. All the equipment is three and setup. Just need to do a cleaning between procedures.

With as much interest as this post has generated we should all get together and see if there is bulk/Groupon pricing 😁

The scanners seem so random. I have heard back and forth about diapers setting them off. I wore a megamax through security and it didn't set it off. I personally only ever had my powder set off the explosive detectors.

I am a huge fan of the Tykables Animooz. The cloth backing is tough enough to actually stand up and reasonable in terms of odor control.

You said your flight is early. What time do leave?

I have had 4 separate conversations, 3 of which were with mental healthcare professionals that compare the desire for incontinence to be similar to being trans only in that there is a part of your body that doesn't feel right. Furthermore all 4 of those people and myself would never try to be part of that community and steal their thunder or co opt their message. However I find it hilariously ironic that you would in the same breath talk about that community and intolerance and simultaneously be sanctimoniously Intolerant to people who may seek surgery to become their authentic selves. I am also struggling why you would come onto the incontinence DESIRES sub forum and have this argument. Pretend? I said it before, you lack empathy and understanding. And yet something tells me you will continue to say things. I heard an interesting theory on why mental illness and neuordivergent behavior seem to be on the rise. For most of recorded history and beyond our lives were dictated by pure survival and we have reached a point where we are above basic subsistence. We have the time and energy to think and feel and be in ways that have never been possible

I'm a biological male. If I was trans and sought gender reassignment surgery (the Mexico Transgender Clinic's bread-and-butter by the way) the first thing they would do is amputate my penis. You keep getting hung up on this idea that there are acceptable and unacceptable things that other people can do with their body. And because by your own admission you have achieved your goals you lack the empathy necessary to understand what someone else is going through. And you don't truly understand it either. Frankly I find your logic pathway disturbing. It is the same logic that leads people to you can't be gay, Trans, or have an abortion because I find it reprehensible. So no, we do not all agree that this is the line too far. And your red flags are not someone else's, full stop. The reason people are butthurt by your opinion is because it is such a hot take on a forum that is supposed to be for people who are seeking incontinence that you burned their ass. If someone comes onthis forum and is unsure if they want to be incontinent or on the fence, nay say away and disuuade or point out the bad times. Being incontinent objectively is less fun than being fully continent. It's expensive, embarrassing, and can be limiting. Being diaper dependant sucks. BUT, when someone comes on here with the conviction to know what they need to be their authentic selves and reach the next level of self actualization, I am trying really hard to understand the crab in the bucket attitude some people have. As to want incontinence, I can't change who I am and will live my best life with the circumstances dealt. And being incontinent by any means necessary, including surger, is the best way to do that. And many people here share that same experience.

I really like the diving platform analogy, because after you jump, you'll be all wet!

I need your address @Reddy! I need to overnight you a shirt to wear during your flights! How this hasn't become the mascot for this sub-forum is beyond me!

Just going to leavd this here without context.

I know I couldn't afford 24/7 until fairly recently and it is still a pretty significant financial burden. It is far less than the mental burden of not wearing though. That is for sure.

Did the doc say how long after until you can resume nighttime activities? I was looking online. TURP is saying 3-4 weeks. This surgery is more, is it longer?

Going to be the worst. None of the benefits, all of the post op problems. Will take some patience and anticipation of that 6th day onwards.

I can't speak for Reddy but the deposit would be enough for me to go through with it regardless of any doubts, even serious ones. I am too cheap to give up that kind of cash. But then again I think going through all of the steps to that it took to get to that point would be enough to know that I was ready.