In response that I should design a special "chemo toilet", I felt compelled to enlighten everyone that while dizziness and nausea has been one of my biggest foes especially the first week after chemotherapy, I have yet to throw up even once in my 55 days since first being treated. Surprised? Me, too. Actually, it was the only side effect I had really anticipated (read on!).
The night before my first treatment, I'd written a list of things I thought I'd need: mouthwash, chewable antacids, a kneeling pillow... I left the following items out, but I should have included handy face wipes, hair ties, and an extra bucket next to the bowl (I'm a veteran child vomiter). So far I've had no need for the hair ties since mine is mostly in the shower drain rescue pile. Also unused: handy face wipes, the lined bedside pail, or kneeling pillow for a smooth and comfortable ride.
Chewable antacids, alcohol-free mouthwash, and super-antacids have been most helpful, while vegetable laxatives, stool softeners, witch-hazel pads, and anti-inflammatory hemmoroidals have been devine, but I have no need for remedies for vomit that doesn't go right back down. So no, I will not be designing a new face-user-friendly toilet. And the other kind has already been all invented out w/ night lit, self-cleaning, automatic flush, wash, and dry models available (no t.p. necessary). What I would like to invent is a prune that tastes like a cheese and green chile covered bean burrito to improve my bland, cancer diet, but that could cause other rush-to-flush problems. At least it would sell more toilets.
Click here for toilet heaven. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=51063 http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=311#hints
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