I am 20 and Had a back operation a few weeks ago I am doing better now. The first week after the operation I was druged up sleeping most of the time and the hospital Had me in diapers. I was shocked!!!! after I could sit up and move I used a bedpan. Is this normal? I was very humilated to be in pampers at 20. Now I will be going to a rehab for 6 weeks and I was told I will be in Diapers there for the first week untill I show signs of porgress. Is this what they do?
2006-12-04 06:47:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Nothing to worry about. I had back surgery 7 years ago and was in diapers.
2006-12-07 03:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by b T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know this sounds like it would be the case seeing that with the back operation some medications given to alleviate pain might also reduce your ability to recognize signs as when to go to the bathroom...like when epidurals are given during labor....therefore though it may be degrading it would be much worse and more unsanitary if u accidentally had a "leak" without a diaper...diapers increase sanitization and the health of all by containing the bodily fluids.
2006-12-04 14:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are incontinent, then yes. However there is no reason at all why this cannot be reversed and as you say you can already use a bed pan so progressing well. If you are happy with the bed pan and control continence, say you don't want the pads and use the pan,but otherwise just go along with it for a while and do as many exercises as you can. You will sonn be back to normal.
Best wishes.
I hope this isn't a wind up Qu........
2006-12-04 14:59:07 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you have not had bowel control and that is why they put you in diapers. You do not have to wear them, but if you have no bowel control you will mess your pants. If you have been using the bedpan and have not had any "accidents", just tell them you no longer want to wear them. They can't force you to wear diapers.
2006-12-04 14:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's to help you.. and it allows you to not bend your back as much, as it needs time to heal! Hey, if it helps you heal, deal with it! Just be glad you don't have to wear them for the rest of your life! It's normal as every other person has to do so too!
It's okay, you'll be back in thongs in no time!!! I hope you get better soon!!! *HUG*
2006-12-04 14:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jun!or 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes otherwise you poop on yourself, first thing you do when you get there is go on a bed pan and then it will be over.
2006-12-04 14:50:22 · answer #6 · answered by fyrechick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll probably be wearing diapers again at 80.
2006-12-04 14:50:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i feel sorry for you . But do what they tell you todo so you dont hurt your self even more.
2006-12-04 14:49:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry u will be fine...
2006-12-04 14:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by lovealways0223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lucky, i wish that was me.
2006-12-04 18:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by Diaper Boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋