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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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