Question:
what exactly is this wooden spoon I am hearing about??

   — laurab (posted on October 28, 2003)

October 28, 2003
Scroll down thru yesterdays questions and you will learn all about it. i didn't need one so i have no first hand experience.
   — Delores S.

October 28, 2003
I used,"the wooden spoon" for the first 2 weeks after surgery and it was a blessing. It is used to take care of your hygiene issues. I hear a lot of people saying that they never needed it, but, boy, I did.I had open RNY and so I had a large incision site that made it difficult to twist and turn. I guess it just depends on your physical limitations. I NEVER had any problem pre-op,but I was worried and wanted to be prepared for the post-op. I used baby wipes on the end of my spoon and it worked nicely. DON'T FLUSH THEM ! Congatulations on your up-coming surgery!
   — bloom

October 28, 2003
Me again, I had open also with a huge incision. I think it probably depends on how large you are at surgery.
   — Delores S.

October 28, 2003
I used barbecue tongs! I think my arms are probably shorter than most and the twisting/turning was painful. The barbecue tongs are at least 3-4 inches longer than the spoon, and the t.p. doesn't fall off because you can "grab" it. Plus, stainless steel is easier to clean!
   — ttilles