How to Use a Bidet Seat after Back Surgery
Well, hello there! Are you getting ready for back surgery? Maybe you’re feeling unsure about how things will go on the toilet with your back surgery precautions.
Well, you're in the right spot! Today, I'm doing this blog post in collaboration with BidetKing.com, the online leader in bidet seats, to share with you how bidet seats can help with your back surgery recovery! Keep reading or watch the video below.
As an occupational therapist, I've helped so many people in the hospital, nursing home, and community take care of themselves better on the toilet.
When I work with people after back surgery, I know that cleaning your bottom is going to be one of the toughest things you do. That's because most surgeons give you these back precautions: no bending, no lifting, and no twisting.
This means that wiping the regular way will break your back precautions! And I don't want you to compromise your back from healing properly.
Bidet Seats Support Back Precautions
I recommend bidet seats for every single person who's had back surgery. That's because bidet seats support your back precautions.
You sit down on the toilet, do the doo, and then remain seated while the bidet seat sprays your bottom with water. You don't move your back at all!
I prefer bidet seats with electric remotes like the Alpha UX Pearl. Just hold the remote in your hand and, choose the water pressure and temperature, and aim to spray your private parts. You’re back should remain completely still while using the bidet seat!
When you avoid twisting and bending on the toilet, you’re helping progress your recovery!
Sometimes bidets with side mounted controls cause people to unintentionally bend and twist while reaching for the control. Although the side mounted controls tend to be less expensive, I recommend investing in your recovery with a bidet that comes with a remote control!
Bidet Seats Limit Pain
If you try to wipe your bottom with toilet paper after back surgery, you may feel intense back pain. I don't want that for you. Haven't you felt enough pain already?
Feeling sharp, stabbing pain in your back means that you're causing structural harm. That's the opposite of recovery. Plus, you won't fully clean your hiney if you're in a world of hurt.
Using a bidet seat will limit the pain that you feel because you're not twisting and bending your back like you normally do to get thoroughly cleaned on the toilet.
Using a bidet seat with a remote control like the Alpha UX Pearl helps you limit the pain you feel during recovery. After you use the remote control to spray your butt with water, you can choose the warm air dryer function to dry your periurethral and perirectal areas.
No toilet paper needed! No back twisting! Voila!
Bidets Seats Maintain Your Dignity
Imagine being in the hospital. You feel nervous about your surgery and recovery. You just want to get this thing over with because you’ve been in pain for such a long time. Then you have an occupational therapist, me, talk about back precautions while you’re sitting on the toilet in your most vulnerable state!
Don’t you just want things to be normal and be alone in the bathroom?
Bidet seats help you maintain your dignity while recovering from back surgery because you stay in control of taking care of yourself.
You don't have to ask a family member to wipe your butt. You don't have to feel embarrassed about not being all the way clean or smelling bad. And you don't have to take a shower after every poop (how exhausting!).
Just sit and spray, baby!
Sometimes, it’s humbling experiences like back surgery that bring into perspective what’s most important in life: privacy on the privy.
Conclusion
If you take anything away from this article today, just know that bidet seats help you follow your back precautions, lessen your chances of feeling pain, and keep your dignity.
If you're interested in learning more about bidet seats, please head on over to BidetKing.com or read this article. Please comment below if you have a bidet seat and share what brand you like most! Thank you for reading this article and remember, I've got your back side.
(Hey, did you know we have an awesome online course for people who have a hard time wiping after using the toilet? It’s an awkward topic that you can learn how to solve in the comfort and privacy of your own home! Learn more about the course HERE!)
