Pre-op personal question - personal hygiene ladies only!

Hi Fernlady

I don't think you need to worry too much , you will find you can bend enough to do the necessaries . I found having those damp washlets that are sold with the toilet rolls are ideal . As for nature's monthly gift , just swap to towels instead of tampons until you feel more comfortable . Hope this allays some of your concerns : )

All the best

Hilary

Hi Fernlady

First of all I'm well past that age but I would suggest something like panty liners if using tampons is a problem post op but there younger hippies who can advise.

As far as personal hygiene when you've been to the loo (no 2) I bought some of the special anti bac wet wipes which give you the confidence that you are nice and clean 😀 and they are flushable. For men and women of course!

Linnet x

Hi Fernlady,

i had the same questions well number 2 question anyway. If you are using the raised toilet seat and frame around toilet which is what i use i was pleasantly surprised that it was not that difficult, however i did invest in this handy item its called (Long Reach Handy Wipe) i ordered it on Amazon. It works really well and i also ordered a portable bedet. 

As for the other shouldnt be a problem but if so maybe use pads.

hope this helps 

Karen 

Brisbane, Australia

 

Hi Fernlady,

I was 'lucky' enough to have my monthly gift, love that phrase, whilst in hospital recovering. You can imagine how pleased I was! But there was no problem with towels or tampons. What we have to contend with, eh?!

Dawn x

Thank you all so much. I was hoping to avoid the dreaded brick pads but needs must. I'll send my hubby shopping for them! I might even go to the docs to see if there is a special 'pill' I can take for 3 months!

I am 10 weeks post op, and my best tip for you would be a raised toilet seat with a frame.  It is an absolute essential and I couldn't have managed with it.  Also invest in a 'grabber' to pick things up off the floor and stop you from bending too far down.  

Easier than you anticipate. Wiping ok especially if you use the toilet wipes

You will not break the 90 rule inserting a tampon

Good question.  I am trying to remmebr what i did..first of all.and very basic..with all the painkillers you are lucky if you CAn go to the loo..but you won't be let home until you do!!  I managed OK...baby wipes are good as mentioned by another hippie. Also I mentioned months ago when I was pre op like you..a Fe.Wee is a good and practical investment ( from Boots) to enable you to do the' peeing part' ofgoing to the 'loo'..at night...worth a practice to get confident but oh so useful for the first few nights at home...as we all seem to pee a lot more due to the possible swelling of ankles and legs duriing the day and it has to get out somehow.  You can shower at second day, or I was allowed and encoraged to whilst in hospital and did so at home..but have a walk in shower.  i think its obvioulsy more difficult if your shower over the bath.

​Ask away as I am still doing post op months on...soemone will beable to answer your worries.

​Alice

Hi there I am well past the time of month worry but do not do what I did

because it's awkward wiping I was using wipes which I told hubby to buy

only when it was too late i noticed they were wet wipes you buy for kids

and the toilet blocked and needed a visit from dinorod to clear the

blockage think I used too many and they are not biodegradable

So be careful as it will cost you plenty if you make the same mistake as me but that's life as I said to hubby things happen lol

All the best for your op

Helen