The Arts are Business. 1  The creative economy is one of the driving forces of the Los Angeles and Orange County economies, generating nearly 1 million in direct and indirect jobs, $140 billion in sales and receipts, and more than $5.1 billion in state and local taxes.
An artificial bladder, called a neobladder, enables patients to urinate normally, eliminating the need for an external bag and allowing patients to transition back to their normal life after surgery. My first response was 'I don't want to live like that,â Querido told ABC 7 in a recent interview.
This type of catheter is used if you aren't able to use a catheter that is inserted into the urethra. The urethra carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Your doctor inserts the catheter into the bladder through a cut (incision) in your lower belly, just above the pubic bone. You can shower with your catheter and urine collection bag in place unless you have been told not to. 2  Clean the bag every day after removing it from the catheter. 3  Use another container while you clean the bag. 4  To clean the bag, fill it with 2 parts vinegar to 3 parts water and let it stand for 20 minutes.