I have worn a Folley Catheter for a couple of weeks after urethral surgery,I would get your doctors opinion first, it may be wise to try it at shorter period of time .

I wore one after my prostate surgery for a few weeks . You might have to take some meds with it. They also have a condom catheter best check with your urologist

I had a catheter test done; the entire process is invasive and painful... although if you are desperate for some relief... this may be an option.

Not sure how that applies to the 'gas' or 'leakage' that is discovered around the catheter by diagnosing doctors. Does this mean that the dripping won't be stopped by the line?

I agree with the advice to check with your doctor and let the doctor install the catheter. I wore a Foley off and on for nearly 20 years usually with meds to prevent infection and often with pain at the entry to my penis. My permanent solution has been a suprapubic catheter coupled with surgery to remove a length of the urethra, all within the last year. So far so good.

I have had a suprapubic catheter for 4 years following a spinal injury and paralysis. Installation was a minor operation of less than an hour under local anaesthetic. I was told it would be easy to reverse I but it has not been tried.
I have had some problems:
it has probably contributed to urinary infections but mine have been soon cleared using Nitrofurantoin;
for a period of about 7 months I had a series of blockages but I found a way of preventing them
http://livingwithacatheter.com/catheter-clogged-one-way-prevent/
I have a small amount of leakage around the entry point and need to have a gauze to prevent it getting on my clothes.
My catheter has probably been the best solution for me.

I use catheter not because I need them but for convenience and they feel great. Start with a low timeframe then work up. If you have questions let me know

I generally have to go to the bathroom 24+ times a day and wasn't getting any sleep, couldn't focus on work or go to any fun events. I wore diapers for two years which helped some but adult diapers don't hold much and they leak terribly, especially when you're a side sleeper. My bladder finally gave up recently and they inserted a foley catheter and I have a very good part of my life back. My life isn't spent thinking about the bathroom 24/7. I can sleep through the night with no issues. I haven't had any infections and I've been wearing it for about 2 months now. I just make sure to clean the area very well a couple of times a day and everything is good. I refuse to let them take it out. lol While I've read you can wear a foley catheter for a long time with interval changes as the rubber deteriorates over time, there is the surgical alternative as well. I just prefer this way as surgery is not needed and it's caused me nothing but a much better life.
Best wishes in your decision.

I've used a cab after surgery. Consider the potential of aUTI is not pleasant. Consult your doctor and have it inserted professionally

I've used a cath after surgery. Consider the potential of aUTI is not pleasant. Consult your doctor and have it inserted professionally