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How to best poop in a diaper in bed

mdean76754
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What is the best way for someone bedridden to take a poop? FIL feels the urge to poop, but can’t seem to go in bed. He has disposable underwear on. Should he Lay on his side? Lay the bed completely flat or elevate the torso?

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  • SusanB-dil
    SusanB-dil Member Posts: 1,365
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    Hi mdean-welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason.

    Sorry no response yet, but I think it is unusual that a PWD who is incontinent is still able to know when they should go. This is good, but a bit unusual.

    I would think it would be the same as someone who would know how - which would normally be with the torso up, and on a bed pan. Normally, one would be flat to put the bed pan in place, then the torso would be raised in order to go. Does he gave on a 'pull-up' type of underwear? If so perhaps a bed pan could even be used?

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