Hi, at the Hospital and rehab I was in , St.John near St.Louis, Missouri---they
had us try bowel routine each day in the early stages of quad life as we were
trying to learn routines and what works best for each newly injured person.
After a short time of that they switched us to Every other day, as we got used
to this and some days had trouble going -- they told us many Quads systems slow
down and Very Many learn to go on a regular routine of TWICE a week....Me and
my wife thought this was crazy because before my injury, I would have a bowel
movement once or twice a day. After following the rehab nurses advice and
trying the Twice a week way--me and other quads love it and stay very
regular.I'm 10 years post now and seldom have any problem with bowel routine. I
picked Tuesday and Saturday for my days but many pick 2 different days
according to what days are best for them. Also the less times you go----the
more freedom for caregivers and for traveling and so on. Hope
things get straightened out for ya, good luck..... Dan H.
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Shelly,
Believe me I know how you feel, its so degrading to have someone to clean us
up after a accident. I feel so helpless and ashamed, maybe you should try the
dill I very seldom have a accident unless im on antibiotics. Hang in there!!!
Silas
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Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 10:19 PM
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Subject: [QUAD-L] Please, can you give advice on bowel program
I am so sick and tired of this dominating my life. It is after 12
midnight and I am considering sleeping on the potty chair.
At 8 I inserted a suppository. An hour and and half later I decided to call it
quits, nothin happening.
It's 9:30 and am making my way to bed. THEN I needed to get back on and did
not make it. What a mess. When will this get better? I am so tired of this
that I am seriously considering limiting my food intake. Starting tomorrow.
Taking a shower and dressing took me 2 hours and I have spent over 3 hours
doing my bowel program. It has been a year since my accident. Shouldn't I
have this figured out by now?
I am so frustrated and angry. Sick and tired of crying to.
Thanks
Shelly
1 year post
C6-C7 incomplete
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