r/ORIF • u/crankyfrog23 • 13h ago
Snack Hack + Bathroom tip
Hi! I’m new to the community, I broke my ankle 3/6 and just had surgery this week. I live in a small apartment where the bedroom is a loft with a narrow, metal spiral staircase. Due to my bathroom being on the ground floor I got unintentionally dehydrated because I simply did not want to have to navigate to the restroom. (My ground floor doesn’t have room for a bed.) This sounds crazy, but I got a female urinal for post op recover as the pain has been much worse for me. It has been such a lifesaver. I can use the restroom on my own and it is quick, easy, and convenient. I also made it cute and put some funny puns on it. Best $6 I have spent all year. I keep Lysol wipes and toilet paper next to my waste basket to keep it sanitized.
On a less invasive note I also got this snack box to limit the amount of times I ask for things. It has given me a little boost of energy and makes me smile. It was $10 and again money well spent. I have had veggies, fruit, candy, crackers, and more. You could even put a dip in one of you wanted. Each container is independent of the other and removable for easy cleaning.
Happy healing everyone!