The Spinal Unit suggested CIC and although I had other problems at the time – being incontinent had taken over my life. I found CIC with a LoFric catheter easy to do and it totally transformed my life.
I see myself “before” and “after” CIC as two different people. Before, I wore nappies, always took a change of clothes with me in case of accidents, was in pain because of bladder distension, suffered from kidney infections, wore unattractive clothes and always thought I was really smelly.
After learning CIC I took control of my lifestyle again, l lost weight, changed my hair colour and felt able to take pride in myself again. Best of all, there is no fear of being wet at an inappropriate time.
I am a very active sportswoman and I play tennis, badminton and snooker, the latter at National level. I am No.1 ladies wheelchair world snooker player and became 1st lady wheelchair snooker player in Europe.