JWT, I’m sorry to hear you now have to deal with this little morning surprise as well. On the other hand immediately following my accident I was full bowel & bladder incontinent and over time and a lot of PT I got back about 90% control of my bowels after almost 2 years. Thank God for my eternal optimist Physical Therapist / Continence Advisor! After a surprise BM during a stretching exercise, seeing my face turn purple with rage & embarrassment she simply said “You must feel much better getting that out of you, just think about that poor diaper!” Still beet red instead of purple with embarrassment, she responded with “ I’m sorry, the diaper doesn’t really care what you put in it, that’s why you hired it!”
That’s it, quick break for cleanup and back to cracking the whip.I hope you don’t think I’m making light of this development, she taught me a lot, and with a lot of humor. This has taught me and my wife to do the same. Again this is never a welcome development, how are you going to read the morning paper now? I still wake up with these occasional surprises a few times a month, but I always put on a good coat of barrier cream before bed, it’s good for the skin and it makes clean up so much easier. I also wear a waterproof pant with cloth or disposable as it seals any smells much better.
I think we’ve all learned our bodies at times run on their own agenda, I hope it doesn’t cause you too much distress, that can only make it worse.
Most important of all, your Doc gave you a clean bill of health which is always to be celebrated in my book!
I wish everyone who celebrates a Happy Easter!
