I am severely disabled, I have stenosis in my lumbar spine and cervical spine, plus I have rotator cuff tears and snapped tendons in my shoulders. I have severe problems cleaning myself after using the toilet. I have tried many of these types of cleaning wands and I find them all too big and clumsy. They may be ok for the less disabled person. My solution is a toothbrush with the longest handle you can find, wrap toilet paper around the bristles then use it to clean yourself. It works great. It is easy to clean and it can be kept in a small jar near the toilet.
Man, I'm sorry you have all the things. That's good information. I hurt my back over the holidays and could barely bend. You learn a lot about emergency utilities. For instance, I need a taller toilet. Soft ladder in bed for sitting up, reorganize food so it's not on the bottom, floor level shelves. Cup with long straw for drinking from a lying down position. I bet you have a lot of hints and tips.
No, this is not a subject we don't want to talk about, it's a subject we NEED to know. We need to talk like adults and not giggling kids about bodily functions
@Shanney Lynn Phares Just get a bidet for $35.00 at Lowes or Home Depot. It is a 3" soft rubber tube that squirts water to your anus & washes everything away as you sit on the toilet! How easy is that???
oh yeh ... I also did and love it.. but recently went on a mini vaca with hubby and had a horrible bout of IBS.. and the hotel room we had ...had a rain shower head... omg I thought I would die.. we had to go home.. so I actually bought a aid... to take on the road with us... I am obese and have l4/l5 arthritis and can't reach back there - I don't wan to leave the house without my bidet. ha ha .. so I ordered one of these aides to see if I can use it.:)
So....i appreciate that Physical Therapists are showing an interest in this Activity of Daily Living Skill customarily addressed by Occupational Therapists. Here's a tip - purchase the Scrubbing Bubbles Magic wand (DON'T Use the clorox cleaning bar on your body - i know, but legally I have to say it). Just use the wand with a wad of Toilet paper. It cost about $7 at Walmart vs your $50 Freedom wand.
You know why? Because this contraption is useless. The TP falls out, and you can only use little bits of paper at a time. Dont waste your money on this. I realize its an old video, and there may be better tools out now in 2024. I've bought this and many other variations of it. Nope. Does not do the trick.
Cracks me up that they’re both using both hands clicking it together, folding the tp. It’s crazy! I’ll by the wand because it may work but it’s trial and error and they NEVER showed how to use it! Next time try doing it with your non dominant hand by itself!
I tried several different similar devices after my spinal surgery--all highly recommended--and I couldn't use any of them successfully. I just couldn't work out a proper angle, from the front or the back. I agree, some sort of demonstration, even fully clothed, might be useful.
I had a multilevel fusion done. I bought a long handle silicone tipped set of tongs. It worked for me . Never easy to deal with some of these issues so thanks. They did not have this on the market after my surgery. I also used a bottle with water that had a lid that you could squirt water where it was needed. Must say that worked and then used the tongs with toilet paper dry my now clean bottom.
Thank you for the review, but I see problems with it. Snap together never works well. They always break down. Concerned about the claw trapping debris as well as other segmented pieces. How long will the claw hold up over time? Looks nice, just having trust issues.
I find that wrapping the wand with TP, once you’ve knotted and placed it in the gripper, helps keep the wand from getting soiled. They’re are demonstrating how to attach the paper based on a video from the designer. But, I’ve found wrapping the wand and tucking the end into the hole on the wand, works best. Be sure to wrap the TP over the gripper so you don’t soil that part, as well. This is a great tool when you’re not at home, but getting a bidet seat is much better.
The so-called Freedom Wand is far too large. I have spinal stenosis and both my shoulders have limited movement and there is no way I can use one. I have tried. It is easier to wrap toilet paper around an old toothbrush. It gets in easier and it is easy to change the paper. The same goes for raised toilet seats, they are designed by non-disabled people who seem to have no idea what a disabled person requires.
Doctors should warn patients. For some doctors (i.e. chiropractors) it has been, in essence, mandated via the mainstream medical community. In fact these doctors are likely the least likely to cause any harm.
@@heidigummel1459 They don't all know either. I asked one today after my right hand was put in a splint and she couldn't answer the question! She just said "Yeah that's a challenge." Oh great. :-(
People should join an online support group before the surgery. Then they would know what to expect after surgery. I joined one before my lumpectomy. There’s a support group for any disease. Ask anything! They are there because they want to help others. I even stayed in my group after surgery so I could help others.
When I threw my back completely out, I was bed ridden for about 3 days. I could reach with a painful struggle to wipe when I urinated, but no way I was going to reach the back. So I literally did not allow myself to defecate. Just said nope. I didn't really eat either bc I was afraid that I would have to. It's a very scary thought that you wouldn't be able to wipe yourself!
I came here to see demos on how to use these devices and found BnB! So, knowing their videos are of good quality, I watched their video first. I’ve seen similar devices on Amazon, but this one seems superior. 1. It’s made in the USA. 2. It has variable lengths, which can be necessary for various needs and users. 3. It can be easily transported, as it breaks down. 4. The end seems narrow enough to get the job done properly. 5. This one has the hand strap, which others don’t. For some, the strap may be quite helpful. The only thing this video didn’t show was how to use it. But, other diagrams and videos show that, so it’s not completely necessary. I think the features mentioned above, may justify the higher cost.
That made me literally laugh out loud. Too funny. I was thinking the same thing when I saw the title of this video. I have been looking at back surgery videos.
WOW, so great you brought this up, my husband has a bad back and never thought he had a problem he, of course, nevered mentioned.. On another note there is a badee, would that be helpful?
I unfortunately was blessed with a very long torso and short arms. This makes bathroom trips embarassingly hard. I’m glad that I’m not the only person who can’t reach.
I have severe rheumatoid arthritis in every joint.... My elbows and shoulders are the worst right now.... My daughter doesn't really like me bothering her at work to come home and wipe my butt.... I'm definitely going to try this. I tried a different one but it didn't have the curve at the end so it didn't work well... Thank you for this video.... I'll let ya know if it works for me❤
Bidet!!! Amazon sells the toilet set kind both heated or not (tap water doesn't feel that cold, generally) or a sprayer that hooks onto the wall or over the tank. Installs in five minutes flat.
@@techshabby0001And a squirt of water doesn’t work for many, unless you wipe first. Think of trying to clean out job of peanut butter off the floor. You’d wipe it up with a dry thing first and then wash it.
I didn't even have to go two this morning, and yet there is a skid mark in my underwe ar. How could that have happened? I even remember rinsing behind in the shower. Should I wipe every chair I sit down on? I have OCD. I can't always tell proper sanitation from absurd compulsions.
this may work for public toilets, but at home, install a butt washer either built into the seat or on a hand unit that can easily clean without having to touch your butt. Much more sanitary and very common in Asia.
Why not just use a plastic bottle filled with water that has a nozzle on top? After I had my children, I was given this plastic type bottle because I had stitches after childbirth.
Wow thank you for this information. I am about to have hip surgery and I had not thought about this but I'm so glad to have this information. Thank you
Oh for Pete's sake, as others have already mentioned a bidet that is easily retro fitted to your current toilet is the best solution. On Amazon you can find portable hand held ones but in that case then one of these TP holder sticks dries you off.
I have a back injury and have struggled with this.. I first purchased a wand ( not this one) but one from Walgreens. But it was too large and cumbersome and the pincher broke within no time. So I came up with my own solution. I bought a toothbrush specifically for this purpose. Then I take a long piece of toilet paper and fold it in half two or three times then place the toothbrush half way onto the folded paper then fold the top half back over the toothbrush then fold the sides over eachother and twist everything around the handle till its tightly covered then wipe and then pull off and dispose. I keep a toothbrush in my purse in a baggy as well for times I am out in public restrooms. Very discreet😊
it is also very important for every one who works out like crazy, once you have so much muscle accommodated you cant reach back there you are disabled.
When you guys were talking about difficulties of wiping, I was looking at the skeleton, thinking, “If they could just cut his arm off at the elbow and design a way for the fingers to make an operable fist.” 🤣
May I suggest another solution? Try a basic bidet attachment such as Tushy. These fit just under your current toilet seat. If you’re in a cold climate there are models that have warm water. You don’t have to pay $500+ for the fancy Japanese bidet’s, try these basic models first (under $100).
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The switch at which you grab & release with is to high up on the wand in my opinion. I don't want to take the entire wand out before I release it to get rid of the rag!
They should've got some more fb from actual disadvantaged asswipes and made a better engineered products, maybe there's different styles if you look online I bet but I can also see a huge market for this soon with so many needy ppl and such little help available or those who want to keep independent , I mean what's the options other than Depends. Even then you need a fresh wipe
Thanks, RUclips, I said I needed some help putting bras on, not... not this! I'm facing neck surgery, though, and I wonder... but in the meantime, I know that something really is wrong thanks to a physical therapist (and neurologist, and spine surgeon, of course), despite being told differently by my gaslighting butt of a former doctor, so thank you, physical therapists!!!
Pretty neat but still requires a significant amount of gymnastics for someone with a back injury and limited ability to bend and reach. I think a toilet seat bidet attachment would be easier, and in some cases cheaper, and everybody in the house could use it. 😉
I have to admit. I had both hands operated on at one time. When my surgeon asked me if I was sure, I said yes- knock 2 birds out with one stone. Needless to say, I never thought about wiping my ass. Anyways, I put my towels on the side of my tub and straddled the tub and wiped away. Lmao! I can't believe i did this but a person has to do what they gotta do to survive. Yes, I tossed them in the garbage and never looked back.
You have no idea why someone might have to use a device like that! I have a rare autoimmune disorder and have carpal tunnel because of it and lost my mobility have some humility!
@@thelieinaprilchabersbanda118 What an ass hat. Guess you never heard of someone of normal weight who had to have hip replacement. Let your hips totally go and let's see how well you wipe your ass
I don't know about putting the wand on the counter after using it in a public restroom. Other people use that counter. I like the grippy part, but couldn't tell if you had to keep the button in a certain position. This wouldn't work with spastic hands.
Omg, as a teenager..I had such a problem..with this!! I also have CP, and I was so embarrassed!! 😳 When I was in my 20's..and moved out..I was so embarrassed to ask my PSW to clean me..I have just leave over the years, wet wipes..& just wiping till your clean. I wish Flushable wipes would make a come back. What am supposed to do with the mess? When I was younger, I would just jump in the tub..& if I was home, and..obviously nowhere to be..or go (I'd take my top off) so, I wouldn't get it on my clothes-and I could take my time. Sigh..my mom wasn't going to wipe my bum forever. Sorry, for the TMI..my PSWs still have to clean me..but, now..for years-I'm used to it. 😊 💦 👏 Hope, this helps somebody else..out there..by the time I was in my 30s-I learned I wasn't alone. But, I just couldn't clean myself. Mom didn't always have the patience. 💕
For men, stuck with one of those smaller round toilet seats instead of the oblong style better suited for men, these rods are hard to use. Bidets don't necessarily clean you enough. And I've used a Japanese toilet with all the extras...the warm stream, etc. You still need paper. Then the warm stream. Low back disc problems can cause sheer agony if they move when wiping. You might not be able to stand up. Like me today. On that damn small round seat...
They said they had another link for another video, but I don't see it under show more nor on their playlists. There isn't a playlist for toilet issues.
I can see Bob isn’t used to doing the washing up. Just put the appliance straight in the sink and if possible straight into disinfected water. No need to contaminate the draining board.
Are the gripper parts hard plastic or what. Don’t think very safe to use if you must wipe with much pressure. Especially someone with hemorrhoids. And much more paper needed to get clean. If it only holds tiny amount at a time it would be an hr getting wiped, refilling over and over.
This thing is crap (pardon the pun) After two weeks of fighting these types of devices (my poor wife!) we put a bidet seat in. Problem solved. Also portable bidets (turkey baster types) work too if you aren’t going to be home or have to work. I’m 11 weeks post op and found very little in the way of useful information prior to and after my surgery. I’m an amateur filmmaker and will be putting out a video shortly to cover the nuances of this very major procedure that I hope will be helpful. I know it would have been for me.
Brilliant guys! I am looking for ways to handle this situation for after shoulder surgery and you show using two hands to apply the TP! Ain't going to help!
I just had total shoulder replacement three days ago. Off topic a bit, I've been hearing air leak I'm assuming coming from the surgical sight...not 100% sure maybe it's all in my head. There is no pain, infact I've noticed so much of the stiffness has gone away. My shoulder still feels weak. I'm hoping things are healing correctly.
I'm looking for something like this and for the most part, it looks like it would be very helpful but in my case, I need something with much more of a curve. Presently I use a cane. I just wrap the toilet paper around the end and then use twist ties to keep it in place. It works but I have to believe that there is a product out that would be more user friendly.
brians48now A bidet is best but expensive so you can buy squirt bottles like for mustard/ketchup from a dollar store. Fill with warm water. Squirt water on you privates towards inside toilet bowl. Drs give peri-care bottles like that for women after childbirth. Dry with a towel after. Less expensive than this wand.
@@thatgirlfromdabronx9198 Reading comments because I'm having carpal tunnel surgery on my dominant hand and wiping with the other won't do (short arms). Saw your post about this peri-care bottle. This is what I need. I know you posted this 3 yrs ago, but if you see it, thank you! :)
How durable is this tool? I'm a big and short person, 260 lbs & 5'4", and I'm having an issue wiping in a public restroom or an airplane bathroom; thus, I think I will soon need something like this, for I will be taking a trip to Spain from NC, and I don't think I'll be able to unless I have this tool or a similar one. I appreciate anyone helps here. Thank you for your videos. 🤔 P.S. I couldn't find the tool shown in this video in amazon!!!
I can’t see this working all that well. device you still have a lot of twisting but you need to be able to get significant paper or better wet toilet disposable wipes and the claw situation just doesn’t seem that workable. I’m right now having this issue with my back and it is hell to reach the back...cry in pain he’ll. But when you live by yourself and are in 60s ..you aren’t ready to have to call someone,to help nor go in a rehab every time your back goes out. It is just awful. But I don’t see this working well. I have an idea that I think will work well , is more sanitary than this and I think will be easier. I just need my back to improve enough to make up mock up. Also..who is going to take this to a sink in a public bathroom in front of people to clean. To mention if it gets fecal matter..you don’t want that in a hands sink. Why is it that guys don’t think these things through. They should have actually used it to clean themselves a few times (private) and maybe had several patients try and give opinion before bringing out to show.
All of us can adjust as needed and wipe from the front. Would you rather have people yell for someone to wipe them or walk around with poop in their pants because they can't wipe?
I've been having a hard time myself because I have a ganglion cyst on my wrist on top and the nerves tighten up and there's such pain I think I'll have to have surgery again because this is the second cyst and2 years from an old sprain from about9 years ago and the rest that's has the cyst is the one I wipe with it reaches further than the right side so I'm trying to use the right hand but it doesn't reach back as far so I can't put pressure I do the best I can and shower.
I am curious if this would work with my father that has Neuopathy in his hands its kind of hard for him to open an close hands, an wonder if he would have the strength to pinch the toilet paper to place into the feeder.
That tiny bit of paper isn’t even large enough to wipe. And I’ve gone from four pieces, six pieces and eight pieces. They all fall out. I’m using it the way I should. I’m having hip replacement next week and I’m distressed.
I am severely disabled, I have stenosis in my lumbar spine and cervical spine, plus I have rotator cuff tears and snapped tendons in my shoulders. I have severe problems cleaning myself after using the toilet. I have tried many of these types of cleaning wands and I find them all too big and clumsy. They may be ok for the less disabled person. My solution is a toothbrush with the longest handle you can find, wrap toilet paper around the bristles then use it to clean yourself. It works great. It is easy to clean and it can be kept in a small jar near the toilet.
I hear you ....thanks dude 🎉🎉🎉
Man, I'm sorry you have all the things.
That's good information. I hurt my back over the holidays and could barely bend. You learn a lot about emergency utilities.
For instance, I need a taller toilet. Soft ladder in bed for sitting up, reorganize food so it's not on the bottom, floor level shelves. Cup with long straw for drinking from a lying down position.
I bet you have a lot of hints and tips.
@DadogeOnComments Thank you.
Thank you so much for this tip. With 2 broken wrists, this is way better than the Freedom Wand, which is too big and unwieldy for me. THANK YOU!!!
@@aliholgate9442 ❤
You are two brave men :-) You have recognized a serious need. When you get old the bathroom rules can change and suddenly you need this kind of help.
No, this is not a subject we don't want to talk about, it's a subject we NEED to know. We need to talk like adults and not giggling kids about bodily functions
Thanks for broaching a taboo topic. Having spinal fusion surgery soon and thought of this potential issue!
A toilet seat bidet attachment from Lowes or Home Depot. About $35.00 - Best bucks I ever spent!
@American Patriot YES absolutely. All you do is turn the knob on the side for more pressure!
@Shanney Lynn Phares Just get a bidet for $35.00 at Lowes or Home Depot. It is a 3" soft rubber tube that squirts water to your anus & washes everything away as you sit on the toilet! How easy is that???
@@suzyhiphop and the cold water will wake you up.
@Shanney Lynn Phares I would think so... I don't have kids, so you'd just have to try!
oh yeh ... I also did and love it.. but recently went on a mini vaca with hubby and had a horrible bout of IBS.. and the hotel room we had ...had a rain shower head... omg I thought I would die.. we had to go home.. so I actually bought a aid... to take on the road with us... I am obese and have l4/l5 arthritis and can't reach back there - I don't wan to leave the house without my bidet. ha ha .. so I ordered one of these aides to see if I can use it.:)
So....i appreciate that Physical Therapists are showing an interest in this Activity of Daily Living Skill customarily addressed by Occupational Therapists. Here's a tip - purchase the Scrubbing Bubbles Magic wand (DON'T Use the clorox cleaning bar on your body - i know, but legally I have to say it). Just use the wand with a wad of Toilet paper. It cost about $7 at Walmart vs your $50 Freedom wand.
Lynda Anthony thank you.. nice heads up.
You are the real MVP :)
Thank you!!
Oh my goodness! I already have one of those and I'm scheduled for Fusion in January. Thank you so much for your comment
Patients should be told prior to surgery and encouraged to buy a device . It's not fun finding out after surgery ! !!!!!!
what good is showing a product without demonstrating even on a dummy model of how it is supposed to work!
😂😂
How much more do you see or don't you have any imagination
You know why? Because this contraption is useless. The TP falls out, and you can only use little bits of paper at a time. Dont waste your money on this. I realize its an old video, and there may be better tools out now in 2024. I've bought this and many other variations of it. Nope. Does not do the trick.
Cracks me up that they’re both using both hands clicking it together, folding the tp. It’s crazy! I’ll by the wand because it may work but it’s trial and error and they NEVER showed how to use it! Next time try doing it with your non dominant hand by itself!
I tried several different similar devices after my spinal surgery--all highly recommended--and I couldn't use any of them successfully. I just couldn't work out a proper angle, from the front or the back. I agree, some sort of demonstration, even fully clothed, might be useful.
I had a multilevel fusion done. I bought a long handle silicone tipped set of tongs. It worked for me . Never easy to deal with some of these issues so thanks. They did not have this on the market after my surgery. I also used a bottle with water that had a lid that you could squirt water where it was needed. Must say that worked and then used the tongs with toilet paper dry my now clean bottom.
That’s a genius idea! Hope you are all healed up!
Thank you so much for this! I'm going to have a spinal fusion in January so this really helped me out.
It's so nice that technology has created the ability to have forms to address real life problems. Keep it up.
paper falls off and dry paper dont really clean.best is the dishwashing sponge with built in soap liquid dispenser and 2 inch sponge can be changed.
BRILLIANT IDEA!!!!
I get my wife to do it, its cheap & she does an outstanding job !
Haha, I’m sorry for laughing 😂 I know it’s a serious problem for some people.
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Thank you for the review, but I see problems with it. Snap together never works well. They always break down. Concerned about the claw trapping debris as well as other segmented pieces. How long will the claw hold up over time? Looks nice, just having trust issues.
I was worried because I am going to have surgery humerus surgery and I want to fill clean. Thank you for sharing this video.
Very informative I googled it. And I'm a subscriber to you all. I'm 62 and disabled can hardly clean myself. I'm getting nervous.
Thank you I've been to many Drs because of range if motion compromise and not one of them ever talked about this.God Bless You
I find that wrapping the wand with TP, once you’ve knotted and placed it in the gripper, helps keep the wand from getting soiled. They’re are demonstrating how to attach the paper based on a video from the designer. But, I’ve found wrapping the wand and tucking the end into the hole on the wand, works best. Be sure to wrap the TP over the gripper so you don’t soil that part, as well. This is a great tool when you’re not at home, but getting a bidet seat is much better.
I agee 100% I am not particularly fat and encountered this problem when I was doing weight lifting.
The so-called Freedom Wand is far too large. I have spinal stenosis and both my shoulders have limited movement and there is no way I can use one. I have tried. It is easier to wrap toilet paper around an old toothbrush. It gets in easier and it is easy to change the paper. The same goes for raised toilet seats, they are designed by non-disabled people who seem to have no idea what a disabled person requires.
I had a wrist fusion. No one warned me about not being able to wipe. Doctors should warn patients!
Why would you want to wipe? Use a bidet like the rest of the civilized world.
Docs don't really know things like that. That's why they should ALWAYS refer to Occupational Therapy
Doctors should warn patients.
For some doctors (i.e. chiropractors) it has been, in essence, mandated via the mainstream medical community.
In fact these doctors are likely the least likely to cause any harm.
@@heidigummel1459 They don't all know either. I asked one today after my right hand was put in a splint and she couldn't answer the question! She just said "Yeah that's a challenge." Oh great. :-(
People should join an online support group before the surgery. Then they would know what to expect after surgery. I joined one before my lumpectomy. There’s a support group for any disease. Ask anything! They are there because they want to help others. I even stayed in my group after surgery so I could help others.
When I threw my back completely out, I was bed ridden for about 3 days. I could reach with a painful struggle to wipe when I urinated, but no way I was going to reach the back. So I literally did not allow myself to defecate. Just said nope. I didn't really eat either bc I was afraid that I would have to. It's a very scary thought that you wouldn't be able to wipe yourself!
I use a fine hose/enema hose to wash off with water and a soft brush
Currently living this nightmare... Not eating here..
@@kalenagy At first I read "I use a fire hose"....
I feel for you, thanks for sharing your story!
@@wits692 have you pooped again?
So are you standing up or sitting to use this best?
Have one and LOVE IT! You two are awesome! May God bless you both!
I came here to see demos on how to use these devices and found BnB! So, knowing their videos are of good quality, I watched their video first. I’ve seen similar devices on Amazon, but this one seems superior. 1. It’s made in the USA. 2. It has variable lengths, which can be necessary for various needs and users. 3. It can be easily transported, as it breaks down. 4. The end seems narrow enough to get the job done properly. 5. This one has the hand strap, which others don’t. For some, the strap may be quite helpful. The only thing this video didn’t show was how to use it. But, other diagrams and videos show that, so it’s not completely necessary. I think the features mentioned above, may justify the higher cost.
I had a really hard time wiping when I injured my back a few years ago. My bidet was a lifesaver.
I'm in that weird part of RUclips again.
That made me literally laugh out loud. Too funny. I was thinking the same thing when I saw the title of this video. I have been looking at back surgery videos.
SC29403 carpal tunnel videos sent me here.
Wait till your in the position of needing one...
This was invented a Billion years ago by a T-Rex :)
Max Power
No ,this is good guys with good advice 🤗🤗🤗🤗
WOW, so great you brought this up, my husband has a bad back and never thought he had a problem he, of course, nevered mentioned.. On another note there is a badee, would that be helpful?
Glad it was helpful!
I unfortunately was blessed with a very long torso and short arms. This makes bathroom trips embarassingly hard. I’m glad that I’m not the only person who can’t reach.
Complete garbage
I could never manage this tool. But toilet paper wrapped around a quite long handled tooth brush on brush end of course, works beautifully!🎉😂
I have severe rheumatoid arthritis in every joint.... My elbows and shoulders are the worst right now.... My daughter doesn't really like me bothering her at work to come home and wipe my butt.... I'm definitely going to try this. I tried a different one but it didn't have the curve at the end so it didn't work well...
Thank you for this video.... I'll let ya know if it works for me❤
Bidet!!! Amazon sells the toilet set kind both heated or not (tap water doesn't feel that cold, generally) or a sprayer that hooks onto the wall or over the tank. Installs in five minutes flat.
And a blow dryer!
You still have to dry well. If you don't, you get rash.
@@techshabby0001And depending on how disabled you are, and where, you may NOT be able to install it. Or in some rentals.
@@techshabby0001And a squirt of water doesn’t work for many, unless you wipe first. Think of trying to clean out job of peanut butter off the floor. You’d wipe it up with a dry thing first and then wash it.
OT here :) Always love watching your channel! You guys are great!
I didn't even have to go two this morning, and yet there is a skid mark in my underwe ar. How could that have happened? I even remember rinsing behind in the shower.
Should I wipe every chair I sit down on? I have OCD. I can't always tell proper sanitation from absurd compulsions.
Lmao. I can just imagine trying to clean this thing in a public bathroom sink when there’s a lot of people in line
this may work for public toilets, but at home, install a butt washer either built into the seat or on a hand unit that can easily clean without having to touch your butt. Much more sanitary and very common in Asia.
Why not just use a plastic bottle filled with water that has a nozzle on top? After I had my children, I was given this plastic type bottle because I had stitches after childbirth.
how do u get the bottle down there in the right area?
peri-bottle
Wow thank you for this information. I am about to have hip surgery and I had not thought about this but I'm so glad to have this information. Thank you
Amazon carries 12" to 18" teachers to grasp a wipe or tp. Works great, especially if you have sciatica or can't bend.
Oh for Pete's sake, as others have already mentioned a bidet that is easily retro fitted to your current toilet is the best solution. On Amazon you can find portable hand held ones but in that case then one of these TP holder sticks dries you off.
Thanks for sharing
I'm envisioning that gripper thing making direct accidental contact with my nethers. Not good.
I have a back injury and have struggled with this.. I first purchased a wand ( not this one) but one from Walgreens. But it was too large and cumbersome and the pincher broke within no time. So I came up with my own solution. I bought a toothbrush specifically for this purpose. Then I take a long piece of toilet paper and fold it in half two or three times then place the toothbrush half way onto the folded paper then fold the top half back over the toothbrush then fold the sides over eachother and twist everything around the handle till its tightly covered then wipe and then pull off and dispose. I keep a toothbrush in my purse in a baggy as well for times I am out in public restrooms. Very discreet😊
Thank you so much! Having back surgery in January and wondering what I was going to do at public toilets
it is also very important for every one who works out like crazy, once you have so much muscle accommodated you cant reach back there you are disabled.
Nope. That one doesn’t work. Bought it and tried it.
When you guys were talking about difficulties of wiping, I was looking at the skeleton, thinking, “If they could just cut his arm off at the elbow and design a way for the fingers to make an operable fist.” 🤣
thanks i needed the laugh
Some people need this info. Very hard to hear.
May I suggest another solution? Try a basic bidet attachment such as Tushy. These fit just under your current toilet seat. If you’re in a cold climate there are models that have warm water. You don’t have to pay $500+ for the fancy Japanese bidet’s, try these basic models first (under $100).
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I use the three seashell method.
I use a bidet. I got a feeling my way is better.
Demolition Man . Nice . After needing something like this after multiple shoulder surgeries, I have thought about the sea shells so many times. 👍😁
The switch at which you grab & release with is to high up on the wand in my opinion. I don't want to take the entire wand out before I release it to get rid of the rag!
I really don't think they intended for you to put the whole wand up your ass, but then that might just be a horse of a different color.
They should've got some more fb from actual disadvantaged asswipes and made a better engineered products, maybe there's different styles if you look online I bet but I can also see a huge market for this soon with so many needy ppl and such little help available or those who want to keep independent , I mean what's the options other than Depends. Even then you need a fresh wipe
Double up on magnesium because the medication slows the digestive system so when you do have to go you won’t be compacted.
Do you guys really recommend this product above the others that are on the market?
Thanks, RUclips, I said I needed some help putting bras on, not... not this! I'm facing neck surgery, though, and I wonder... but in the meantime, I know that something really is wrong thanks to a physical therapist (and neurologist, and spine surgeon, of course), despite being told differently by my gaslighting butt of a former doctor, so thank you, physical therapists!!!
Just hook your bra and put it on like a shirt over your head
Pretty neat but still requires a significant amount of gymnastics for someone with a back injury and limited ability to bend and reach. I think a toilet seat bidet attachment would be easier, and in some cases cheaper, and everybody in the house could use it. 😉
kitteesPJs where can you get a bidet attachment for your toilet seat? I've never seen them at Home Depot etc is there on online link?
HRTsAFyre I thought Home Depot or Lowes had them. Amazon has the best selection though. 😉
I have to admit. I had both hands operated on at one time. When my surgeon asked me if I was sure, I said yes- knock 2 birds out with one stone. Needless to say, I never thought about wiping my ass. Anyways, I put my towels on the side of my tub and straddled the tub and wiped away. Lmao! I can't believe i did this but a person has to do what they gotta do to survive. Yes, I tossed them in the garbage and never looked back.
I got a loved one diagnosed with Guillian Barre Syndrome paralysis and can't turn to wipe the ass
Talk about the Bidet attachment for the toilet itself! Water is very helpful before wiping!
Thanks for this very informative and tasteful video Bob and Brad!
How are you supposed to do the folding and wrapping with one arm?
No one is going to wash that in a public restroom!
A bidet that has a dryer works wonders. Saves on toilet paper too!
I stopped wiping altogether. Just change my shorts every couple weeks and it's all good.
Same here sir no point in wiping
@@howdyfucker443 HaHaha... ;-)
Lol I was expecting exercises for helping range and reach...I was very confused.
I bought one similar. Hah! Would have been better off using corn cobs.
Nah bruh you would of been better off loosing weight fat ass
You have no idea why someone might have to use a device like that! I have a rare autoimmune disorder and have carpal tunnel because of it and lost my mobility have some humility!
@@thelieinaprilchabersbanda118 What an ass hat. Guess you never heard of someone of normal weight who had to have hip replacement. Let your hips totally go and let's see how well you wipe your ass
I don't know about putting the wand on the counter after using it in a public restroom. Other people use that counter.
I like the grippy part, but couldn't tell if you had to keep the button in a certain position. This wouldn't work with spastic hands.
how does one reach with the stick though? Egyptian toilets are good, the ones which have a water pipe to wash the bottom with.
what about a bidet?
Omg, as a teenager..I had such a problem..with this!! I also have CP, and I was so embarrassed!! 😳 When I was in my 20's..and moved out..I was so embarrassed to ask my PSW to clean me..I have just leave over the years, wet wipes..& just wiping till your clean. I wish Flushable wipes would make a come back. What am supposed to do with the mess? When I was younger, I would just jump in the tub..& if I was home, and..obviously nowhere to be..or go (I'd take my top off) so, I wouldn't get it on my clothes-and I could take my time. Sigh..my mom wasn't going to wipe my bum forever. Sorry, for the TMI..my PSWs still have to clean me..but, now..for years-I'm used to it. 😊 💦 👏
Hope, this helps somebody else..out there..by the time I was in my 30s-I learned I wasn't alone. But, I just couldn't clean myself. Mom didn't always have the patience. 💕
For men, stuck with one of those smaller round toilet seats instead of the oblong style better suited for men, these rods are hard to use. Bidets don't necessarily clean you enough. And I've used a Japanese toilet with all the extras...the warm stream, etc. You still need paper. Then the warm stream. Low back disc problems can cause sheer agony if they move when wiping. You might not be able to stand up. Like me today. On that damn small round seat...
Recovering from shoulder replacement, esp reverse total shoulder.
They said they had another link for another video, but I don't see it under show more nor on their playlists. There isn't a playlist for toilet issues.
Lucky for me I can reach. That little bit of tissue would not work. In fact I use a damp washcloth. Because my bowel movements are a bit messy.
I can see Bob isn’t used to doing the washing up. Just put the appliance straight in the sink and if possible straight into disinfected water. No need to contaminate the draining board.
Are the gripper parts hard plastic or what. Don’t think very safe to use if you must wipe with much pressure. Especially someone with hemorrhoids. And much more paper needed to get clean. If it only holds tiny amount at a time it would be an hr getting wiped, refilling over and over.
This thing is crap (pardon the pun) After two weeks of fighting these types of devices (my poor wife!) we put a bidet seat in. Problem solved. Also portable bidets (turkey baster types) work too if you aren’t going to be home or have to work.
I’m 11 weeks post op and found very little in the way of useful information prior to and after my surgery. I’m an amateur filmmaker and will be putting out a video shortly to cover the nuances of this very major procedure that I hope will be helpful. I know it would have been for me.
Where do you get
@@DebbyLong777 Anywhere now. They’re very popular. Just got Amazon and search Bidet.
i remember going on a diet as soon as i thought about buying one.
Brilliant guys! I am looking for ways to handle this situation for after shoulder surgery and you show using two hands to apply the TP! Ain't going to help!
They showed how to do it one-handed, too.
I need this for my patients
I just had total shoulder replacement three days ago.
Off topic a bit, I've been hearing air leak I'm assuming coming from the surgical sight...not 100% sure maybe it's all in my head.
There is no pain, infact I've noticed so much of the stiffness has gone away.
My shoulder still feels weak.
I'm hoping things are healing correctly.
I found out I have a cyst in my spinal cord and I'll someday lose the use of both hands someday. So I want to find out how to wipe with no hands. 😢
Bidet
"I WOULDN'T USE IT FOR SHAVING." LOVE IT, THANKS !
Alternatively, get a bidet toliet seat.
Is there a stretching exercise that will give you more flexibility to help your reach back there and clean yourself. Not a tool.
PTs doing OT work
Aren't there any exercises to increase flexibility and range if you can't reach your derriere, instead of using an aid.
I'm looking for something like this and for the most part, it looks like it would be very helpful but in my case, I need something with much more of a curve. Presently I use a cane. I just wrap the toilet paper around the end and then use twist ties to keep it in place. It works but I have to believe that there is a product out that would be more user friendly.
brians48now A bidet is best but expensive so you can buy squirt bottles like for mustard/ketchup from a dollar store. Fill with warm water. Squirt water on you privates towards inside toilet bowl. Drs give peri-care bottles like that for women after childbirth. Dry with a towel after. Less expensive than this wand.
@@thatgirlfromdabronx9198 Reading comments because I'm having carpal tunnel surgery on my dominant hand and wiping with the other won't do (short arms). Saw your post about this peri-care bottle. This is what I need. I know you posted this 3 yrs ago, but if you see it, thank you! :)
I just had right shoulder (dominant hand) rotator cuff surgery...
Voy a tener una operación en mi hombro derecho rotator cuff Necesito algo para usarlo con la mano izquierda limpiarme qué me recomiendas
How durable is this tool? I'm a big and short person, 260 lbs & 5'4", and I'm having an issue wiping in a public restroom or an airplane bathroom; thus, I think I will soon need something like this, for I will be taking a trip to Spain from NC, and I don't think I'll be able to unless I have this tool or a similar one. I appreciate anyone helps here. Thank you for your videos. 🤔
P.S. I couldn't find the tool shown in this video in amazon!!!
Get a Bidet! They are 20 bucks on amazon, work very well, less cleanup and more sanitary. I can’t believe this is even a product.
That's great if you are at home. But when you're not, something like this may be needed.
How do you attach it to the toilet and get it to spray water? Does it require a plumber?
I know many people with disabilities and this would be a god send for them. Thanks for posting this
nice aid it is helpful for ADLs
thanks for sharing website address
I've had a frozen shoulder on both sides. That was fun!
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Dude that glasses trick was sick I was not expecting that
I can’t see this working all that well. device you still have a lot of twisting but you need to be able to get significant paper or better wet toilet disposable wipes and the claw situation just doesn’t seem that workable. I’m right now having this issue with my back and it is hell to reach the back...cry in pain he’ll. But when you live by yourself and are in 60s ..you aren’t ready to have to call someone,to help nor go in a rehab every time your back goes out. It is just awful. But I don’t see this working well. I have an idea that I think will work well , is more sanitary than this and I think will be easier. I just need my back to improve enough to make up mock up. Also..who is going to take this to a sink in a public bathroom in front of people to clean. To mention if it gets fecal matter..you don’t want that in a hands sink. Why is it that guys don’t think these things through. They should have actually used it to clean themselves a few times (private) and maybe had several patients try and give opinion before bringing out to show.
All of us can adjust as needed and wipe from the front. Would you rather have people yell for someone to wipe them or walk around with poop in their pants because they can't wipe?
@@TheGoddessHope Nope. Can't reach it that way.
My answer..a back scrubber brush in the shower. Just remove the screen in the drain. Plenty of soap....east reach. Lively.
Enjoy your videos.. however, did you forget your wireless micophone ?
I've been having a hard time myself because I have a ganglion cyst on my wrist on top and the nerves tighten up and there's such pain I think I'll have to have surgery again because this is the second cyst and2 years from an old sprain from about9 years ago and the rest that's has the cyst is the one I wipe with it reaches further than the right side so I'm trying to use the right hand but it doesn't reach back as far so I can't put pressure I do the best I can and shower.
QVC. Demonstrate it. Inquiring minds want to see it in action. Would sell like hot cakes for Christmas.
Not funny for those who need it!
Did not find this product on your Amazon page....
I am curious if this would work with my father that has Neuopathy in his hands its kind of hard for him to open an close hands, an wonder if he would have the strength to pinch the toilet paper to place into the feeder.
if he cannot.... would he get money back or how would that work?
I seriously didn't knew there was something like this
I'm in a boot with a fracture and am dreading my first poo as I can't bear weight on it but have a low toilet 😅
That tiny bit of paper isn’t even large enough to wipe. And I’ve gone from four pieces, six pieces and eight pieces. They all fall out. I’m using it the way I should. I’m having hip replacement next week and I’m distressed.
If I was a kid I would hate to get a whooping with that lol
I'm having issues after a back injury( middle too. lumbar area stiff). What exercise can I do to improve mobility
Thanks for advertising from vertigo keeps bothering me my hand seems short so how can I get one to buy