I did put this in once before but we have had a lot of new people join since then and they could think about this way of working with their ostomy. I sit facing the back wall so I have access to all my products right in front on me on a shelf I fitted, sitting this way also give me a larger area in front of me to empty my bag. As you can see I also made a seat to make it more comfortable but you don't really need it if you cant make one, Use it with the seat up, gives you more room. Don't knock it till you try it first it works great. Regards IGGIE
IGGIE
Jan 04, 2025 2:47 pm
warrior
Jan 04, 2025 2:59 pm
Interesting photo.
Thanks.
Would removing the seat cover give you more room?
Since I live alone, I have done that occasionally. But I do not sit- haven't sat on the throne in 8 yrs.
I'm glad ppl do this type of " reversal "..ha ha. Lack of a better word there for sure.
Wouldn't surprise me having a small t.v. on that shelf too. 🤦♂️.
I'm sorry I just can't do this type of thing. Bad knees. But I get around the " sit down".
We become very creative when need be.
Good post.
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Jan 04, 2025 3:34 pm
Nice setup, but I can't change appliances without a mirror. Maybe one day...
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IGGIE
Jan 05, 2025 3:44 am
G-Day Susan,
I use the setup in the photo for emptying my bag, but to do a change, I stand facing the back wall and place a mirror where you see the tissue box. Regards, IGGIE
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IGGIE
Jan 05, 2025 3:48 am
G-Day Warrior,
You don't need to remove the seat; your legs go around the opening when facing the back wall, and you have twice the space as sitting in a normal position. But the main thing is all your products are right in front of you.
Regards, IGGIE
warrior
Jan 05, 2025 11:56 am
Ahh well... I think the style of the loo would be important in making that decision.
I have a round type bowl.
You may have an oval.
Oval is much roomier.
Round type doesn't give you much room.
Then again, on second thought... removing the lid does sound gross. Never mind the idea. I just shot myself in the foot. 😆🤦♂️