Men and Suprapubic Catheter Survival Tips - by Mathius Mack Gertz (Paperback)

About the Book

Mathius Mack Gertz covers topics of interest to every man with a catheter in Men and Suprapubic Catheter Survival Tips.

Book Synopsis

Although endorsed by doctors, the tips in the book didn't come from medical professionals. That was part of Mathius Mack Gertz's problem when he was fitted with a catheter. The doctors lacked tips. There were no books or pamphlets that had information to help him get through a day. And so, he took notes-lots of notes, every day. The result is MEN AND SUPRAPUBIC CATHETER SURVIVAL TIPS: HOW TO BE A SUPERMAN WITH YOUR CATHETER.

He covers topics of interest to every man with a catheter, including hooks in the bathroom, statlocks, antibiotic ointment, underwear, dressings, pants, adaptive clothing, belts, drinking, vitamins, plugs, socks, leg bags, accidents, exercise, kids, and sex.

He and his publisher also agreed: When other tips come to him from readers, they will be added (with credit where credit is due) to editions that follow.

Review Quotes

"Suprapubic tubes (SPT) are often a necessary and temporary method of urinary diversion in the management of urethral stricture disease and surgically placed as part of the reconstructive process. A great read with helpful pictures to provide insight and helpful tips for men living with a suprapubic catheter for urinary diversion. Your book will be helpful and give many men insight into improving their experience while catheterized."

GLADYS Y. NG, MD, MPH

Health Sciences Clinical

Assistant Professor of Urology

Surgical Director UCLA Gender Health Program Reconstructive Urology

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

"The prospect of experiencing catheterization as a result of a medical condition or procedure is at the very least daunting. My fear and revulsion around the prospect of dealing with a catheter was almost phobic in its proportions; almost a Bucket List item to avoid it, but it was not to be. Thank God for my friend Mathius Gertz. His reassurance, and more, his booklet on the subject helped me deal with it with grace and dignity. He covers EVERY aspect of living with a catheter you can think of and many you wouldn't, because he's lived it and figured it out. This book is a must if you are facing catheterization whether it's a week or year. I couldn't recommend it more highly."

DR. JOHN MCGRAIL

Psychotherapist, author, The Synthesis Effect

"Mathius Gertz' book covering the essentials of living with a suprapubic catheter is superb. Both informative and practice, Gertz delivers his message with the utmost empathy, kindness and understanding. It's a must read for any man dealing with this medical issue."

ROBERT C HAMILTON, M.D.

"I thought Men and Suprapubic Catheter Survival Tips was excellent!!!

As a general urologist with over 20 years of experience in private practice, I highly recommend Mr. Gertz's Men and Suprapubic Catheter Survival Tips. Despite our expertise as surgeons, it is quite apparent that the urology community has fallen short on educating patients on the real-life issues associated with the long-term management of the SPT. This book does an excellent job of identifying these problems, and offers simple, practical, ingenious solutions that simply go overlooked in a busy urology practice. I think the recommendations are very medically sound, and I would highly recommend it for all my future patients who may need a long-term suprapubic tube. Very well done!!!"

DR. SHAWN BLICK

Valley Urologic Associates

A Division of AZCCC Phoenix, AZ