Thank you everyone. Jim is doing as well as can be expected. The unknown regarding the possible bladder removal is worse than a UTI emotionally. We are definitely not going to do it if there is something else that would help. We have wondered if adding a super pubic cath at the lower end of his bladder would help? We have to wait and ask the urologist.

For those who don't know us, Jim has a urostomy. They created it by placing a piece of bowel to the top of his bladder that directs the urine out the stomach. He needed this to protect his kidneys from reflux. He has a very spastic bladder from his ms and it was shooting the urine into his kidneys. Add a UTI and you get the picture.

I hope this forum becomes very busy with us caregivers. While I do appreciate the other forums and the friends I have made, it's nice to speak with those who really know what we go through as caregivers. I am sure the same is for those who are sick. And then there are some of us who are sick as well and caring for a loved one. My biggest fear is becoming sick while caring for Jim.

Hugs to everyone, let's stick together and support each other.