I am not trying to advertise a particular product, however.....

[abirke]

...Squatty Potty  or a facsimile thereof, maybe something to look into! It is merely a raised level for ones feet as they sit on the toilet to evacuate bowels.  This product was meant for the general population, not those necessarily with balance issues.

That being said, B just told me he hadn't gone in a week...(shame on me for not inquiring sooner, I know)

So I had him lift his legs higher than the toilet bowl and rest his feet on the side of his walker (turned the walker 90* and pinned against wall. Both feet were  next to each other as they rested     on      walkers     side ).  He was able to maintain his balance; so he sat there....and Wallah! Success was his!....

Now was it because of the positioning of the feet?....Go to Squatty Potty website to find out why it works...or was B going to be successful today anyway....we will see.

I felt compelled to inform people who may be going through this, that  feet positioning may be an alternative to drugs or enemas...

I hope everyone is having a poopy day!  If not, raise your feet when you're on the seat! hahahahah (I just made that up......should've been an ad guy...girl

AVB

[Auddonz]

HAH,  GOOD MOVE, PLAY ON WORDS AVB

[abirke in reply to Auddonz]

Back at ya, Audrey! Thanks for the write

[Heady]

S is having huge problems as well.  We have an extra high toilet, so it's easier for him to sit on, but that leaves the feet dangling.  I will try to lift his feet next time.  Let you know if it helps!!!

Lots of love

Heady

[abirke in reply to Heady]

Yes, an ottoman (though I always find them a bit heavy,) or a dining room chair.....remember that he is stable...

Goodluck]

AVB

[Heady in reply to abirke]

Hi AVB, tried the raising of legs.  No go.  Looks as if we will have to stick to the dynamite!!!

Lots of love

Heady 

[jillannf6 in reply to Heady]

i like dynamite thing heady!lol jill

xxxxxx

[shasha]

HI THERE AVB 

I CAN CONFIRM TGHAT THE RAISED LEG THING WORKS  AS I HAVE ADOPTED A LOW WOODEN STOOL  WHICH IS DOING THE  TRICK !

[abirke in reply to shasha]

It's good to hear that this method is working for you! How is your diet or swallowing? Do you to eat soft foods or supplement with extra fiber?

AVB

[shasha in reply to abirke]

my diet is very normal but my husband has to cut up my meat  as i can choke if i try to swallow too big a piece ....      i do have prunes each morning too .. i guess i have the slow form of psp

[abirke in reply to shasha]

Thank God for slow movin PSP!  Do the prunes really work, I love prunes but never had any digestive consequences from eat them...always heard they were good for moving things along....

Do you need all food sort of mashed or just your meat?

Good to hear from you,

AVB

[shasha in reply to abirke]

HELLO AVB  - NO I DONT NEED MY FOOD MASHING UP YET -- AS FAR AS THE PRUNES GO I THINK THEY WORK  !!!

[jillannf6 in reply to shasha]

i agtre with shasha on this 1 i ink  [prnes d o th   triclk  along with chocolate and red  wine

ll jill

xxx

[shasha in reply to abirke]

HI THERE -- I DONT NEED MY FOOD MASHING OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT I DO EAT A LOT IOF FRUIT AND PRUNES EACH MORNING  THOUGH

[easterncedar in reply to shasha]

Hi, Shasha!  How are you doing in general?  Are you still in France and enjoying spring there? Easterncedar

[shasha in reply to easterncedar]

hi there eastern cedar   ==== YES WE ARE STILL IN FRANCE BUT AT LEAST WE ARE GETTING VIEWINGS NOW

ALTHO THEY MOSTLY SEEM LIKE '' PROFESSIONAL VIEWERS'' AS MY HUSBAND CALLS THEM  OR THEY COME ON THEIR OWN AND TAKE LOADS OF  PHOTOS AND SAY THEIR OTHER HALF WILL NEED TO SAY THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO VIEW /.... WHY DONT THEY COME TOGETHER .. HAVING SAID THAAT,,,,WE DID HAVE A COUPLE THIS MMORNIG  FROM BELGIUM  !!

[easterncedar in reply to shasha]

Such a beautiful place, I'm sure the right buyer will be along soon.  I do wish you good luck!

[shasha in reply to easterncedar]

THANK YOU SO MUCH  ... IT IS FRED THAT GETS A BIT DESPONDANT ///  AFTER ALL HE IS THE ONE WHO HAS TO DO EVERYTHING FOR ME  AND HE WILL BE 80 THIS YEAR ---  BLESS HIM PLUS HE HAS ALL THE LAWNS TO MOW ,,  HE DIOES ALL THE COOKING AND WASHING AND IRONING  AS WELL AS BEING MY CARER,  WHICH AS YOU KNOW IS ENOUGH IN ITSELF

[abirke in reply to easterncedar]

I like your picture EC!

[easterncedar in reply to abirke]

Thanks, Mrs. Birke.  My guy is a doll!

[Kelly55]

Yeah raised feet is definitely recommended by doctors to help evacuation ! But if it's dry and the muscles don't work easier said than done!!! Mum had the peg two weeks ago and has been having daily movements this week!! But still need movicol to get things going and I also add milled flaxseed to porridge etc and give prune juice and any other fibre increasers. Suppositories and mini enemas also helpful too as are gloves and Andrex wipes !!!! 

Oh and AVB I know it's yet one more thing to do but I put a little purple sticker on the calendar whenever mum has a bowel movement so I can track it and up dosages as necessary! Mum was averaging one a week but now the calendar is all purple ha! 

[abirke in reply to Kelly55]

I like your color choice. so much better than brown dots all over your calendar!!!hahahaha

[Kelly55 in reply to abirke]

Haha yeah much more uplifting than brown! Although to be honest I'm kind of missing the once a week purple dot now it's a daily event haha 

[easterncedar]

Thanks for the hint!  It's amazing how often a question I have in mind is answered before I ask - we are going through the same thing. This site  and you all are the best!