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.