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To BATH or not to bath😔

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Giving up bath 😔 for walk-in shower...lucky me , as taking a bath has become too painful , and can't do a thing after for about 4 -5days ...soo as floating in hot water is the loveliest relief ,I'm wondering how it went for others ?🤔can't believe it's come to this 😔

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Ps ... inflatable bath on Xmas list ...who knew x

I had to get used to a wet room, I couldnt get out of the bath and living with a 38 year old son wasn,t an option..I do miss my soaks though. I have a power shower which is lovely and have just been bought a shower stool so I can sit under it longer.

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That's good to hear x

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Dizzytwo

I couldn't manage at all with out the bath. We do have a shower but very rarely use it. No matter how low the jet power is turned down its way too painful when the water hits my body.

It is difficult getting in and out but I personally hope we never have to swop for a wet room :)

Oh no ... That's how I felt, ....about both , guess I'm staying smelly lol xxx

O God , I'm having doubts, I will work it out ,

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rosewine

I hate not being able to have a bath. I could get in ok but getting out was another thing thought we would need a mini JCB or fire brigade a couple of times. When we moved to this bungalow it was the choice of a shower or bath as the bathroom was too small for both. We chose to have a large shower so it would be easier for my husband to help me if I needed it. Yes far less painful but especially when having a flare I dream of lying in a warm bath with loads of Epsom salts in soaking the pain away. It is good that I can wash my hair and clean my body at the same time though.x

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That's it , exactly x

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bobbybobb

Even though I prefer a bath I would prefer for practicality a walk in shower. xx

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Midori

I'm in the same position; had to do it, too embarrassing having to yell for my son to come help me!

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