Why are catheters being advertised on my TV?

[dowagercountess]

Seriously?


New disposable catheters.

[lucky513]

are you watching Golden Girls?

[mudslide]

We have had these commercials forever.

[Deleted]

Hey, people who need catheters watch tv too.

[bab]

I had no idea people inserted their own catheters. WTELF?

::clench::

[Deleted]

Thank you THANK YOU for asking this question that I always say "I need to ask the nest wtf uses/inserts catheters at home" and then I forget.

[CheshireGrin]

There are TONS of medical reasons that require people to self-cath. Some are just bladder issues, but also think about things like paraplegia or spina bifida.It happens more often than you think, and the reality is that a lot of insurances will not pay for the number of catheters people need in order to cath often enough. So they're faced with either paying out of pocket (which adds up very quickly, like any medical expense) or yes, reusing catheters.

[leeann]

I am more disturbed by the lady who loves the new catheters because she no longer has to re-use them- UGH WTF

[leeann]

LHC- you mean 1-800-BAD-DRUG ?? I love those, too - if you've ever taken any medication ever and have ever felt any side-effect to any degree- you may be entitled to MONEY!!!!!

[salimoo]

Yeah, these commercials have been around a loooooong, loooooooong time. It's the same as the diabetes supplies commercials, or the hoveround.

[mommyneedswine]

I understand the need for these commercials, but does the lady in them have to seem so over the top happy about having to cath herself?

[salimoo]

She's happy she doesn't have to wash and reuse her old pee-crusted caths! Wouldn't you be happy, too?

[Deleted]

Nobody, and we mean NOBODY takes advantage of our clients.

except you, amiright?

[mommyneedswine]

Jun 29, 2012 10:29:13 GMT -5 salimoo said:

She's happy she doesn't have to wash and reuse her old pee-crusted caths! Wouldn't you be happy, too?

I guess so, but it seems so odd to me. Just like having a chick run along the beach in a tampon commercial. Let's be realistic about it. When I'm in that situation, I'm on the couch with wine and chocolate.