embarrassing question

acappellamom
on 6/12/07 1:18 am - NJ

I've put on the last 40 pounds in the past 8 mos. As a result there are some new issues that I have to deal with. The most embarrassing one is...... sigh, I'm having trouble "taking care of business" after I go to the bathroom. I can't reach. Anyone have any suggestions? Please feel free to answer by PM - so people don't have to read about it on the msg board. I can't believe I wrote this. Thanks, Jean

Jean

kitties4
on 6/12/07 2:01 am - Cleveland, OH

I've had trouble not only "taking care of business", but in cleaning my genital area. Since I've lost 13 pounds, it's gotten a little better. But after wiping myself from a bowel movement, my right shoulder is often sore, from the stretching. I can't reach to wipe my genital area, I have to "drip dry" instead. I feel for you!

Denise Phares

Chris I.
on 6/12/07 2:52 am

FobiPouch on 02/09/10

Ahh yes, I had this problem as well and it's still somewhat there. First and foremost, you need room to move! If it's a public restroom try to get the handicapped stall. I'm not sure how most people wipe themselves but I have found that it's easier to go under than it is to go around. One way is no less sanitary than the other. The way I took care of business was I would spread my right leg out farther than my left and lean forward, lifting off of the seat slightly. I would kind of pin my arm under my right leg and do my business using the seat and my fat to keep my arm in position. It is still a little painful but it works. If you find yourself in a small area then it's almost impossible because you need to be ale to spread your legs to allow yourself room. We all have problems similar to this and they are embarrassing but I don't think anyone is going to think differently of you or me for having this problem or figuring out a way to overcome it! Ultimately losing 34 lbs has increased my ability to take care of myself. It's not longer painful and I still don't reach around. :)

-=- CHRiS aka "Butterfinger Ho" -=-

                                         40 lbs lost while pursuing surgery.

Janine P.
on 6/12/07 4:25 am - Long Island, NY

DS on 05/03/11

Great description Chris! Yeah I have that problem too. It's gradually gotten better since I've lost weight but I have turn to the right and pin my elbow between me and the back of the toilet, then lean down to push my hand in the seat-hole and wipe that way. Ridiculous, but necessary. Jean, most important part of this post: you're not alone.

Janine Me on Youtube

Jupiter6
on 6/12/07 9:15 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

http://www.livingxl.com/store/en_US/catalog/browse_sku.jsp?c lear=true&catID=cat40198&prodId=X1102&id=cat40198 There's a product for everything! Living XL sells several "wiper on a stick" items, if you think it'd be helpful.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

acappellamom
on 6/12/07 10:19 am - NJ

I saw that thing.... has anyone used it? It looks like a swiffer duster! And its like 40 bucks!? If its worthwhile I'd go for it. Any one? Jean

Jean

Jupiter6
on 6/12/07 10:46 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

nah...I just had my arms surgically lengthened.

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

acappellamom
on 6/12/07 10:55 am - NJ

do i detect a note of sarcasm?

Jean

Jupiter6
on 6/12/07 11:09 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Just being typically silly. Answer is no, I wipe the ol'-fashioned way! Now hush, you, or I am taking pictures!

"Oh sweet and sour Jesus, that is GOOD!" - Stephen Colbert Lap RNY 7/07-- Lap Gallbladder 5/08--
     Emergency Bowel Repair 6/08 -Dr. Meilahn, Temple U.   Upper and Lower Bleph/Lower Face Lift
     12/08
     Fraxel Repair 2/09-- Lower Bleph Re-Do 5/09  -Dr. Pontell, Media PA Mastopexy/Massive
     Brachioplasty/ Extended Abdominoplasty (plus Mons Lift and Upper Leg lift) / Hernia Repair
     6/24/09 ---Butt Lift and Lateral Thighplasty Scheduled 7/6/10 - Dr. Ivor Kaplan VA Beach
     Total Cost: $33,500   Start wt: 368   RNY wt: 300 Goal wt: 150   Current wt: 148.2 BMI: 24.7

acappellamom
on 6/12/07 10:44 pm - NJ

I shall continue my ol'-fashoined way contortions(no pictures please!) : ) After a little net surfing all the apparattuses(spelling??) I saw were either scary and or rediculously expensive! Who in thier right mind would buy a butt sprayer to install in the toilet, and pay over $700?! If I had such money to burn, I'd get a personal trainer and cook! Jean

Jean

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