Going #2 After Low Back Surgery

[Guest guest]

I know this is touchy, but I cant wipe good after going #2 after a

surgery on my back. I even have those flushable wipes,which are

good,but the problem is more of being able to bend and reach that

critical area to wipe than anything. any solutions or ideas??????

[Guest guest]

, i wish i had a good answer for you, but i was so constipated after the

surgery. But if you do have a hand-held on your shower, that might help. If

nothing else, ask for help. I had to do that a whole lot. I definitely had to

get over the shame of asking. And i needed to ask. Good luck. It will get

better.

Marsha

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Going #2 After Low Back Surgery

I know this is touchy, but I cant wipe good after going #2 after a

surgery on my back. I even have those flushable wipes,which are

good,but the problem is more of being able to bend and reach that

critical area to wipe than anything. any solutions or ideas??????

[Guest guest]

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> , i wish i had a good answer for you, but i was so constipated

after the surgery. But if you do have a hand-held on your shower,

that might help. If nothing else, ask for help. I had to do that a

whole lot. I definitely had to get over the shame of asking. And i

needed to ask. Good luck. It will get better.

> Marsha

> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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> Going #2 After Low Back Surgery

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Thanks Marsha

> I know this is touchy, but I cant wipe good after going #2 after a

> surgery on my back. I even have those flushable wipes,which are

> good,but the problem is more of being able to bend and reach that

> critical area to wipe than anything. any solutions or ideas??????

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, I have the same problem! It is loss of Range Of Motion - tell your doctor

this, because he should expect it (especially after a lumbar/sacral area

fusion).

I have found that I wipe differently - back to front, but also have to rotate my

shoulder forward and down to do the best job possible.

Am wondering how I will talk about this with my 18 year old daughter, when she

has the L5-S1 joint fused in a few weeks.

Deb

[Guest guest]

After my surgery on c3-c7, I found my mobility was limited. I went thru a stroke

rehab center for recovery, and they turned me on to a few aids for home...one of

them was a pair of angled tongs to use with toilet paper. I have to use this all

the time now, but it definitely helps, although it's a bit awkward, and quite

embarassing when I travel. Hope this helps.

Ron in Sacramento