I am wondering what do you need these things called bath room tongs or some name like that??? and where do you find them or if I even need them?? I keep seeing threads that mention these tong things...but not sure what they are:confused2:

I don't think they are neccessary. I've had several surgeries and am able to clean myself just fine without help.

I did not need them and was at about a 51 BMI on my surgery date.

If you think you might need them, I'd suggest getting some cheap food tongs and then just tossing them when you are healed. Same concept, and a lot cheaper, the bathroom tongs are at least $20 and often $40.

Yahoo! or Google toilet aids.

I think they mean thongs, which are shower shoes. If you are staying overnight in the hospital that might be on your list of what to take to the hospital. Also, they are good to wear home from the hospital because they slip on and that is good after surgery as it is hard to bend over.

Holy moly, I just read the rest of the answers and realized you are NOT talking about thongs for your feet you are literally talking about bathroom tongs for going to the bathroom. I had no idea those existed. Wow. I got along fine without them,too. Yuk. Just the thought kind of makes me queasy.

If you do want to purchase some, I did find these online. Personally, I was able to wipe my bum by going around via the "backside" v. the front - but I will admit it was a bit painful for the first week after surgery.

well trust me it's not like i want to use the tongs....I was just curious what they were talking about...LOL