Morning mates... Quick question.
I'm a chronic leg crosser, especially right over left.
Has anyone been told by doctors not to cross or is it okay to cross? Or do you suffer any effects from crossing?
Fill me in...
Have a superfine Friday and a great weekend... Stay strong, smile on.
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Tracy.
Well.........this is a different question! I assume you mean is it bad for you from an 'ostomy' point of view, and not a general point of view. There's all kinds of opinions for the latter, not supported by much real info.......but for the former.......never really thought about it. Can't think of any ill effects from doing it......unless your stoma is so low it causes your skin to crease in that area.......so interesting question.....looking forward to hearing people's thoughts.
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Bob
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I've never been able to sit like that, I'm not sure how guys can sit like that.
We can't... we've got all this "stuff" between our legs that the gals don't. Plus, they're just plain weird.
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Always count on you for the right answer lol
You guys can sit with your leg across your knee, not crossed like us with a Y.
So Homie-with-a-Stomie-NS, did you get a real answer yet? LOL I would like to know as well.
I'm sure it affects your blood pressure, just like sitting with your feet crossed does. I can't even get my leg crossed enough to consider sitting that way, let alone feel my heartbeat doing it. I'd probably need an ice pack if I was forced into that position.
It's bad for your circulation, so nurses have told me when they've caught me. LOL! I live in hope of a few of them spanking me when they catch me, but so far no such luck! So I will just have to keep on trying, waiting for that day!
You sure that's a heartbeat you are feeling?
Not really, just our men being smarty pants again.
Then please don't try, Alex... The reason I asked was, yes, I've been told prior to surgery it's bad for circulation and blood flow. But since ileostomy, if I don't catch myself and sit for a bit, either left over right or vice versa, I will get a strange pain on the hump area like a tender issue or cramp. I'm wondering if it's because I'm on the low side of placement. I wonder if I'm adding pressure to the hump area. The doctor calls it a hump. It's like my innards are all pushed into a round ball and homey sticks out the middle of it... The strange sensation or pain usually only happens if I cross... No hernias, etc., so far.
Don't have any advice to offer but I've been a right over left leg crosser for years with no ill effects, as long as you're not sitting down for extended periods of time can't see the harm.
It does sound like there are a few man-spreaders in the comments though, hopefully they keep the "mouse in the house"!
Seriously guys, particularly on public transport, I know you have to give the "boys" some room but have a think of the girls on either side of you!
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That guy has a real problem, he might need some baby powder if it takes that much to "get some air".
I have the power... I can hear/feel yours too... I am a 7th son so I'm special!! Today's my birthday so I have extra power today... Keep that heart monitor close by.
I assumed it was a serious question.....but it was also good for a laugh... Hi all.... It's Marsha... more than 60 years with an ileostomy.. I'm short, barely 5'2' tall (since I was 12), and have very short legs... I'm happy if they touch the floor, at a restaurant, on public transportation, etc.. I'd see tall, long-legged gals "cross their legs, with feet on the floor....and it amazed me.. The best I could do was cross my ankles... And that was before my ileostomy... I never gave it much thought.....although I might have done it a few times, when I was "thin enough", as in "never" my thighs always "touched"... Cross away......those who can... Marsh
I've never had a problem and I've had my ostomy for more than 58 years.
I've never had a problem and I've had my ostomy for more than 58 years.
Thank you all for the responses including the males lol.... It's probably just me sitting too long crossed...
After all, a "y" is open at both ends. I will work on keeping it open instead of closed...
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