Question:
Wooden Spoon??
How in the world do you use the wooden spoon? Specific details please. — Connie B. (posted on November 28, 2003)
November 28, 2003
don't get stressed over the wooden spoon. Actually, the majority of people
do not have to use them. A lot of it depends on how obese you are. It is
hard to wipe certain places with a cut open belly if you know what i mean.
Good rule of thumb, if you don't have any problem wiping now, you more than
likely won't when you have surgery. my cut was 9 inches straight down my
belly and I still managed to do this for myself.
— Delores S.
November 28, 2003
For people that have a higher BMI, it's a life saver. A lot of,
"light-weights" don't need the spoon. Here's the process I used:
First, I only needed the spoon after a BM,not for just urinating. Wrap
toilet paper around the end of the spoon, arch your back and tilt yourself
forward for a good position,I held the spoon about 1/2 way down the handle
( for good leverage) and did my thing. A wet wipe works great also. It's
harder to get to stay on the end of the spoon though. Don't flush them !
You'll figure out what works best for you. Like I said, some people don't
even need the spoon. Hope this helps.
— bloom
November 28, 2003
I had a high BMI (60+) and never used an aid to wipe...I did 'lean' against
a wall though to get my hand back further and had to lift my panni, but
never used a secondary aid like the spoon. If I'd gained much more though,
it would have been the next step :>(
— [Deactivated Member]
November 28, 2003
http://www.dynamic-living.com/bottom_buddy.htm <BR><BR>
After surgery, you may experience swelling and/or pain which makes it
difficult to reach after going to the bathroom. The above link is for a
device that like the wooden spoon aids in being able to reach.
— [Deactivated Member]
November 29, 2003
The wooden spoon worked GREAT! I used the cotton whips instead of toilet
paper that way it won't fall off the spoon. It was a life saver for me. I
did not want to ask for help I only used it for 1 week.
— Janine Greenwood
November 29, 2003
I started off with a BMI of 56, I never needed any help in that department
and I had an open RNY, so hopefully you won't either!
— Saxbyd
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