Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 I had an Open Rny and didn't need the Bottom Buddy, I bought one and it's still in the box. I was able to take care of bathroom business OK. I think the physical part of the surgery was very tolerable for me with no problems, I don't know why. I heard my roommate telling her friend she did not want to go to the bathroom because she was embarrassed to ask for help. So I think (like many things on this journey) it varies by individual. So, if any one is interested, I'd be happy to sell mine... pie@... :-) Open RNY 9/18/03 270/248/<150 Someone had the buddy stick after > surgery web page could I have it please. Thank you. > > Joyce > > 11/12/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 buy a foam pom-pom type dish mop on a plastic handle (find them at Dollar General) very easy to clean, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Ann, LOL, been there, done that.... A. B. LAP RNY 3/22/03 Dr. Steve Weinstein, MD. Mobile, Alabama BMI 65/50 386/299 - 87 LBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Leah - some people need the buddy stick after surgery because it HURTS to lean over! I had an Open Rny and I managed on my own but at my heaviest I admit I used one of those foam dish cleaners on a stick to clean down there......Ok I am gonna get kind of gross here but one of the best things about beibng post op is NO MORE SKIDMARKS!!!! Sorry if that offended anyone! Ann Elliot RNY with choly July 18 2003 291/241////hoping for 150 I will not give up the fight!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 I totally agree . I had the LAP RNY as well. My pain however seemed to be much worse than for most people. I was still really hurting at 3+ weeks. But I was able to handle bathroom stuff with no problem. Candi Re: Buddy stick after surgery I had an Open Rny and didn't need the Bottom Buddy, I bought one and it's still in the box. I was able to take care of bathroom business OK. I think the physical part of the surgery was very tolerable for me with no problems, I don't know why. I heard my roommate telling her friend she did not want to go to the bathroom because she was embarrassed to ask for help. So I think (like many things on this journey) it varies by individual. So, if any one is interested, I'd be happy to sell mine... pie@... :-) Open RNY 9/18/03 270/248/<150 Someone had the buddy stick after > surgery web page could I have it please. Thank you. > > Joyce > > 11/12/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2003 Report Share Posted October 12, 2003 No offense taken....I am looking forward to no skidmarks....my surgery is October 31st....I can't wait to join the losing team! Carol Matar Pre-op 10/31/03 395/???/135 Carol Matar -------------------------- Sent from my wireless handheld Re: Re: Buddy stick after surgery Leah - some people need the buddy stick after surgery because it HURTS to lean over! I had an Open Rny and I managed on my own but at my heaviest I admit I used one of those foam dish cleaners on a stick to clean down there......Ok I am gonna get kind of gross here but one of the best things about beibng post op is NO MORE SKIDMARKS!!!! Sorry if that offended anyone! Ann Elliot RNY with choly July 18 2003 291/241////hoping for 150 I will not give up the fight!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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