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If "yes", what do you do? Don't mean to be indelicate, but I can't believe this isn't an issue for some of us. — Aloha D. (posted on June 8, 2001)
June 8, 2001
For about two weeks after the surgery I had trouble with cleaning myself
after using the restroom because of pain from the incision. I got one of
those squirt bottles(like you use after birth) and I used that to help
"wash" myself off.
— Tracy C.
June 8, 2001
I have a small bathroom and the tub is close enough to the toilet that I
had my husband install a telephone type hand held shower. I would squirt
off with that it worked great.
— Rose A.
June 8, 2001
I know this is just one of those situations, we will be in...and it's hard
to ask for help....Here on this site, I read that some use squirt
bottles....the one I found most useful is the tongs....buy a pair of
kitchen tongs (remember not real short ones...been there done that)....wrap
the tongs with flushable baby wipes....toilet paper ...etc....and believe
me it works.....Hope this helps....good luck, Karan
— chance2lv
June 8, 2001
I took a squirt bottle to the hospital but never used it. I attempted to
use the tongs a couple times but they didn't work for me.
I am usually right handed in these matters but found that after surgery I
was much more adept at using my left hand in the front. For the back, I
used the wipes and turned slow until I could reach. When I got home, I
found I leaned against the wall, with my shoulder, for support for the
first couple days.
— [Anonymous]
June 8, 2001
I wish I had known about this post-op. I had to get into the shower with
the shower massage to clean myself. I'd have to hold it until I got home
(ugh). Now that I have lost 64 lbs. I am finally able to do everything
with my short little arms. I think someone could make some big bucks if
they invented something for people with short arms and can't reach where
they need to when it comes to cleaning themselves.
— [Anonymous]
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