No experience but. . . ((bump))

it can be scary when you have to start to cath yourself
when my bladder problems started
I did not want to cath myself I was like you afraid of infection the urologist I saw said by not emptying my bladder I was risking infection by that.
I was told a collection fluid anywhere in the body can get bacteria in it.
he said the fluid has to be drained off
there are a different set of problems with cath's
When I had problems getting off of a toilet at home I got raised toilet seat. At work you can talk to your boss about getting one there.

If for some reason you do need a cath I would not do in & out if the problem is getting off of a toilet seat. as you need to sit on the toilet to do it. go for a foley even if you only use it for part of the day..
I used to use a foley every night & do in & out during the day.

If you use a foley during the day & you leave your house use a leg bag..
they come in different sizes. there are good & bad for all of them
if you get the smaller size ones you have to empty them more often
but they do not bulge as much
if you get the larger ones you do not have to empty as often but as they fill they bulge quit a bit.
I found it helpful to ware pants with wide legs or ankle length skirts to hide the tell tale bulge
if you have any ?'s about cathing message me
hope this helps
hugs

I was having the same trouble. I went to a cath. and leg bag a year ago. It helps. It takes getting used to it. It isn't perfect but it helps. :)

There are alternatives to self cathing. Your urologist can advise you of all the options.

You can get the catheter that goes directly to your bladder (suprapubic) and empties into a bag and has to be emptied by someone. The catheter has to be changed monthly and can avoid the regular infections from self cathing.

I do not get exacerbations from UTIs. But everyone is different.

Of course, you will still have to use the commode for bms. Maybe a change is in order for your bathroom.

Someone once had me all eeked out about cathing and the possibility of infection. My urologist pointing out the misinformation I was given. I'm very comfortable with self cath. Glad to share info if you'd like. :)

I just thought of something else.
If the trouble is at your home.
get a good raised toilet seat.
also there are bars that you can install so you can use your arms to help get up.
I would avoid caths as long as you can
I have a super pubic cath now but I did the self cath then foley
I do get infections often & some of them has lead to flares

also if you need to pee at night you can get a female urinal
it took me awhile to figure out how best to use it I placed a folded towel under me

good luck to you in what ever you decide

I had bladder problems for a long time & now have a suprapubic catheter. I have had this for several years & find it so much easier. You can empty the bag standing up (by taking it off the buttons) & it is a lot more convenient.
I have had very few infections & glad to have it, Have a larger night bag to attach for night so don't have to get out of bed too pee.
I had a lot more infections before it than after it for sure.

I don't know about caths but I do know your employer is required by law to make reasonable accommodations for your disability. Tell them you need a raised toilet seat.

Not to make it out to be mean, but work on the upper body strength. I have found my upper body getting me out of jams when my legs do not cooperate. It may be worth the time and effort to see a PT or OT.
Use it or you lose it. I have lost so much on so many muscles that I wish I might have forced exercise on before.
I do not know how ADA compliant your work restroom is, but I have found where my rollator helps me when a bathroom is compliant, but the grab bars just arent in the right place.

I have been self cathing myself for many years now and it has improved my quality of life tremendously. I also have a Botox procedure done to my bladder one time a year to decrease the incredibly horrific spasms and leakage I was having. The Botox forces you to cath because it paralyzes your bladder but mine was so spastic and not emptying I was miserable and having to cath anyway to keep from getting more infections. Cathing won't stop infections but it will help keep your bladder empty and you can plan the times. I use a 14french Mentor female self cath and do not use lubricant-not necessary once you get used to it. It doesn't hurt and doesn't cause an infection if you are clean about it. I wash my hands frequently and do not reuse the caths. Medicare pays for them and must provide you with enough for a month which for me is up to 5 times a day. The Botox was recommended by my Urologist and I put it off for several years but am so very glad I started doing it. I can cath myself standing up so if I can't get down to the toilet I don't have to. I am active and am out walking so I just go behind a tree like a guy and self cath. I don't like to do it that way but if need be I will. It is worse for your bladder to have stagnant urine in it than having it empty. See a good urologist and practice with a mirror like I did and soon you will be a pro. We are building a new home and one of the things I demanded was a raised toilet. Our other home has grab bars right next to the toilet so I use them too. You can ask your work place to install them as a requirement for meeting your disability and almost every employee will thank you!