Joy and Linda,

Wal-Mart has female urinals which are portable, but I don't know how
well they work, because I'm a male... I can empathize with you on the
hamstrings operation because I had mine done about 1968...  No fun...
Linda, I hope your doctor warned you about the possible side effects or
repercussions of the surgery...  Anyway, I am available for you to talk
to..

Mike.

Linda Wagner wrote:
>
> Hi Joy,
>
> I'm interested in what you find out from your latest post myself.  I am
> 26 and will be having my hamstrings lengthened on Thursday.  I will be
> in straight leg casts for three weeks and then knee immobilizers for
> three more and I am greatly concerned about how I will go to the
> bathroom unassisted.  When you can't bend your knees, how are you
> supposed to sit down!?!
>
> So, is there anyone out there who has been through this surgery that can
> provide some insight or tips and tricks?  Like Joy, the idea of a cath
> is not very exciting to me.
>
> Linda