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Old 08-13-2012, 08:20 PM #1
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Default Girls I need your help. (Guys you might not want to come in here)

I told you all that I have a problem with my hands right.

Now I have more of a delicate problem I need information for.


How the heck do you go to the bathroom when you can't use your hands???

Right now I have rubber gloves and a lot of toilet paper. And a bunch of soap. Is there some trick or special technique that I need to know?

how the heck? I think this is the part that is driving me nuts the most.

Suggestions? techniques? send them to me in a private message so we don't freak the guys out too much. (sorry any of you guys that may have wandered in if you were curious as to what I was asking about. I did warn you.)

I'll save the questions on how to use a tampon with numb hands for later.
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Hi Erin

I figured that was what you were referring to in your earlier posts. Sorry I have no pearls of wisdom to share - just a hug. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you.

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Oh dear God I never thought of this! I'm going to order a bidet right now. It looks like there are inexpensive adapters you can add to a regular toilet for that purpose.

Good luck, no great advice on this one.
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baby wipes! a sitz bath. a wet towel and use it like bum floss. Ask someone to come help you. go poo and then take a shower. I hope you find something that works.
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A Bidet is a great idea!!!! And I know how you like new gadgets.
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I just saw a fancy bidet toilet on HG TV the other day. (they were doing a show of house hunters international in Japan)

It had sprayers, think it had a blow dryer, heated seat. I'm really tempted. I bet they're expensive. the blow dryer is intriguing I use a hairdryer for a lot of drying off of things since bending over when you're wobbly is not a good idea (always do that on a cool setting in the delicate areas. Just warning people if you didn't know that)

I've never used a bidet. I saw them when I was in England 10 years ago, but I wasn't brave enough to try one. And they were just the basic model that sits next to the toilet. I would've had no idea how to use it.

If I got a bidet, it would have to be built into the toilet I don't have the room for a separate standing bidet.


I got my steroids infusion today. At least I was hungry when they were done. I went out for lunch in my pajamas and got French toast when we were done.

Now I get to go three more days. I'm probably going to regret having them take the IV port out today. It was just in a really crappy location on my right arm and I didn't like it there. I'm going to drink a bottle of water before I go tomorrow

Right now I have three big holes my arm where they dug around looking for a vein.
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Right now I have three big holes my arm where they dug around looking for a vein.
Don't they numb the area before starting the IV? I've never had one where they didn't. Can't imagine them poking around repeatedly.
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I think they assumed that because my hands are numb that I couldn't feel them digging around in there. Because they were surprised when I went "Oww!"
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No problem. There is a mag. called Easy Comforts call 1-800-308-1384, or at 250 City Center, Oshkosh Wi. 54906. There is a "wand" made for just that purpose. Great device for when you need it! Its ok to ask those questions, we all need help with stuff. Take care Erin, ginnie
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I think they assumed that because my hands are numb that I couldn't feel them digging around in there. Because they were surprised when I went "Oww!"
They should have been more careful & known better. It's on your chart. Still steams me when I read stuff like that.

I wonder if you can order one of those "hand dryers" that we ladies have in the public restrooms...would surely help out...just lean on the big button & blow your cares away...sorry, I got a lil carried away!
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