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[smj]

k guys now that we seem to have a grip on the bowelprogram, we have another problem....

Most of the time he lays down while I perform the program (supp, manual, and digital), and sometimes he'll do it on the shower potty. Whenever he goes sitting up everything is great and there are rarely accidents later, but its not always convenient to do it sitting up. The problem with him lying down is that he doesn't seem to completely empty his bowels and theres usually an accident a couple hours later. Is there anything I can add to the lying down routine to help him more fully empty....even when the glove comes back clean it seems that something is not working.

TIPS PLEASE!!! Thanks!!!!

-smj

[Somebody]

After I'm through using it, there's still melted suppository up there.
So my aide digitally stems till all of it is out.
Which is usually 3 or 4 times.
It's should be clear liquid.
The remaining suppository is most likely what's causing the acident.
I have no problem once it's out.

[alyssa]

Somebody, on Aug 24 2007, 01:31 PM, said:

After I'm through using it, there's still melted suppository up there.
So my aide digitally stems till all of it is out.
Which is usually 3 or 4 times.
It's should be clear liquid.
The remaining suppository is most likely what's causing the acident.
I have no problem once it's out.

Agreed. Chances are thats exactly what it is. You're still in the early stages of figuring out what works, and what doesn't. How long does your routine usually last?

[edlee]

This result is not unusual, at all. It is a natural result of using suppositories, and is the main reason I no longer do.

There is no doubt about gravity being your friend when it comes to bowel routines, so, inconvenient as it might be, use the method that works best.

Some have had good results using warm water enemas, but that would, obviously, need to be done where it dould be properly contained.

We all use whatever methods work best for us, But be assured, those methods change as needed.

I suggest using the search function to get the full benefit of this forum. I have found an amazing number of answers to the long list of questions that seem to pop up on a daily basis for me.

Good luck, It's a long journey and the road isn't always flat.
ed

[bunkalar]

I had the same problem in my early stages and it was solved by sitting up. If it's possible for him to set up that's what he's got to do. Doing a bowel program is a pain in the rear at first but you get used to it and you find something that works. I won't even go on a vacation or spend the night somewhere if I don't have my shower chair or some way to set up for my bowel program.