Question:
Wooden Spoon????
Ok this may be kinda gross I just wanted to know if anyone out there has actually used a wooden spoon to "take care of business" post op? I just can't see myself doing that. — vllgmz4 (posted on August 7, 2003)
August 7, 2003
Hi! I didn't use a wooden spoon, but a wooden back scratcher that I had
brought with me for "itchy moments" in the hospital. When the
time came when I actually had to go #2, it hurt to try to reach there and
wipe. I just wrapped a wadd of TP around the end of the back scratcher and
it reached fine. I was surprised I needed it, because I never had a
problem reaching myself pre-op. And I was fine to reach there on my own a
few days after a got home. But it was sure nice to have something to reach
with when I needed it!!!
— Patricia G.
August 7, 2003
Yes it is kind of gross, but believe me when you can't bend or reach right
after surgery you will be glad you have your wooden spoon. It is better
than having to ask someone for help in wiping. I would have to say this
was the best thing I bought to prepare for surgery. I only needed it for
about 10 days, but thank God I had it.
— ckreh
August 7, 2003
No, it's not gross - we all have to take care of our business, don't we!
:) I didn't use a spoon - actually, I used some cooking tongs. I felt
totally absurd using them but they were an enormous help. Of course, when
I didn't need them anymore, I "retired" them from the kitchen.
LOL
— MomBear2Cubs
August 7, 2003
I am planning on bringing the "tongs" when I have my WLS. One
suggestion I have heard, is if you are bringing tongs, make sure they are
plastic and not metal :o) Mea
— Mea A.
August 7, 2003
yes,I am reading a book by Barbara Thompson and she wrote in it a chapter
on what you should take to the hospital and she suggested a long handle
spoon to take care of business.I am getting ready for surgery and i'm glad
you asked the ?.
— cameo
August 8, 2003
I had a lap rny (so those who had open are much different, I am sure), and
I never needed to use a wooden spoon/tongs to "take care of
business". Granted, I took any bending/turning/twisting slow and
easy, but it really wasn't a big deal for me. I did have the spoon/tongs
ready in case I'd needed them, but in my case, it was a non-issue. Best of
luck in your surgery.
— Laurie A.
August 8, 2003
Original poster here, I just wanted to say thanks to all of you, I had
originally considered not even thinking about taking something with me, but
maybe now I will. Just in case. :)
Estela
— vllgmz4
August 9, 2003
I don't know were you are having surgery, but BTC gives you a sponge on a
long stick. They used to give you the long curved tongs also, but haven't
heard lately if they still do.
— Lynette B.
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