[Feisty Forum]Thanks Donna... (help on wiping)

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Donna,

Thanks for the reply....as for the latest - I have on order (thanks

to my P.T. trying to figure it all out) a " Bottom Buddy " to help me

wipe. It should be here by Monday or Tues. My doctor also

prescribed a Badae' (sp??) I didn't even know what one was - but they

explained how it sprays up water etc. So I will be getting one of

those. I agree about how we shouldn't have to go through congress to

find out how I am supposed to wipe myself.

The best news I got was yesterday when this lady from " Total Home

solutions " called me and said it was approved by my work comp. to

have " home help " for me 2-4 hours a day 5 days a week. They will

help me with meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, dishes,

vacuuming, clean the bathroom, wiping of me, showering, etc etc.

WHAT A BLESSING!! That is really going to help me get through these

first couple of months - I was worried about taking care of the kids

and myself and everything that happens during the day while trying to

recuperate from this big surgery. She came today and I really like

her and she really helped me a lot today.

I sure hope that wiping aid comes quick and works - you're right -

you need to hang on to some sort of your dignity.

Debbie

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> > > How much blood did you lose in your surgery? I wasn't prepared

> to

> > > lose as much as I did...(7 units)I think that is part of the

> reason

> > > why I am so exausted! Just plain exausted to even roll over!

> > > I can't imagine being in rehab without my 3 boys right now...I

> feel

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