This topic is about an innovative approach to managing overnight drainage for those with a urostomy. Typically, staying dry at night involves connecting the urostomy pouch to a gravity-based drainage system. However, one individual has shared their experience using a different method that might be of interest to others.

Here's what they did:

1. They purchased a BD PureWick system, which is originally designed for female incontinence, for under $300 on eBay. The new price from Liberator Medical is around $400.

2. Instead of using the disposable wick that comes with the system, they made some modifications:
- They added approximately 10 feet of vinyl tubing.
- They connected this tubing directly from the suction pump to the outlet of the urostomy pouch.

3. The suction pump provides a gentle, pulsating continuous suction. This setup keeps the pouch empty throughout the night, reducing the risk of leaks even if the user moves around in their sleep.

4. The user found this method to be more reliable than traditional gravity drainage, and they shared this idea to help other urostomates.

Additional insights from the community:

- Other ostomates have praised this adaptation, noting that gravity-based systems can sometimes fail. The continuous low suction is seen as a clever and potentially patent-worthy improvement.

- Community members have acknowledged that many urostomates could benefit from this information and encourage sharing similar innovative solutions.