They're pretty sweet especially if you have a hairy ass.
I've had no problems with this one:
I wish I had the hot water/ seat heater/ air dryer one but I only have the basic one
I have Crohn's and have had 2 setons in place for 6 months while I wait for Remicade to hopefully shrink my fistulas. I can't comment on the constipation issue as I didn't have that problem but I'll share this...
Setons are challenging to your peace of mind, hygiene, and health. You have digestive acids and fecal particles slowly draining onto your skin and that can lead to skin irritation. Additionally, the seton material can cause friction pain in your butt cheeks if you walk vigorously or walk a lot. I find that talking wide strides or stretching my legs in any way causes the setons to pull on the skin that it goes through which also causes pain. Lastly, and perhaps most significantly, the setons make it very difficult to wipe effectively after a bowel movement because they can interfere with wiping motion while using toilet paper.
Given all that here are some recommendations:
1) Buy a bidet. Having fecal matter stuck in your butt because you couldn't wipe well smells terrible, feels gross, and can lead to infection. I've put some links at the bottom of this message for affordable bidets you can install on your toilet or a portable bidet to use on the go. The stream of water will clean you very well after a bowel movement and then just use TP to pat yourself dry. If you have a removable shower head you can use that to wash yourself after a bowel movement if you don't want to install a bidet. I highly recommend the portable bidet. I take mine with me whenever I'm away from home and can carry it discretely in a small tote bag. If I need to move my bowels I can still clean myself properly.
2) Take long baths daily. Your doctor probably recommended a sitz bath a few times per day for 15 minutes but I found that minimally helpful. I found true relief in soaking in a hot tub morning and night each day for as long as my schedule would allow. While in the tub palpate and press gently on any remaining abcesses to help them drain. I'd read in the tub, browse Reddit, watch Netflix, etc. often spending 90 minutes in a hot/warm bath because it felt so good.
3) Carry protective pads. Some people like large gauze pads. I found it easier to use panty liners. Your drainage will smell and stain your clothes off you don't protect them. I through 2-3 pads per day now but was definitely more when my drainage was heavier. I keep a few in the portable bidet tote bag in case I need a fresh pad while I'm away from home.
4) Be careful about the ibuprofen use - and get a colonoscopy. When I came down with abcesses and they found my fistulas my colorectal surgeon didn't think I had Crohn's because I didn't have a lot of common symptoms. It wasn't until we did a colonoscopy a few months after the seton placement that I learned that I actually do have Crohn's. NSAID's aggravate Crohn's so it might be prudent to switch to Tylenol until Crohn's is ruled out in your case.
5) Calmoseptine Ointment. It's such a great barrier in protecting your skin from moisture irritation. It's like diaper cream with super powers. But if you find yourself without Calmoseptine diaper cream is better than nothing.
6) You may need to choose different exercises for now. As I wrote above, the setons limit my range of motion and cause friction between my butt cheeks so running is an absolute no no. I've even had to modify my walking gait whereby I have shortened my stride considerably and walk at a slower pace.
I'm sorry to dump all this on you. It's an overwhelming time and throwing all this info at you may just make you feel more overwhelmed. But I hope that you'll come to find this information helpful and that it helps you maintain your dignity and sanity as you wait for the fistulas to heal.
Bidet links: I own #2 and #3
1 - Base $35 model, cold water only https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO
2 - Deluxe $60 model, hot and cold water. Note that you'll need a hot water line close enough to the bidet to be able to run a line from the hot water source to the bidet. Check your bathroom before buying. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RX2UI
3 - Travel Bidet:
Not as effective as the built in models but I'm oh so glad to have it when I have to move my bowels if I'm not at home. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008CSDKSQ
You've been given good advice, but let me suggest something else. Get something relatively cheap, and see if it's good for you. If you find your want some other features, you can figure out what bidet fits you best, with the knowledge you've gathered from your experience with the lies expensive bidet.
Does it use cold water?
This one does. This other one uses both hot and cold.
If so, is that unpleasant when it's cold out?
Not if your bathroom is warm.
How do you dry your butt afterwards?
TP, I guess. I don't know for sure.
Is it sufficient pressure for really nasty poops?
Probably, but I don't know for sure.
LUXE Bidet Neo 120 - Self... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
A bidet helps me stay clean when it is difficult to wipe. Honestly, I am sorry it took getting ill to start using one.
Like legit bruv, https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-120-Non-Electric/dp/B00A0RHSJO
This is a basic bidet attachment. It can clean itself and blow a stream of water up your butt. It's not the fancy ones that can clean and dry your ass but yeah. I can attest to both the quality and ease of installation.
Luxe Bidet Neo 120 - Self... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
IME, good pressure has more to do with the plumbing than with the bidet.
I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eu9CEbYK5V5ED
My boyfriend got us this one from amazon a couple of years ago, and we love it! You just screw it in under the toilet seat and hook it to the water supply. It does get a bit cold in the winter since we didn’t spring for the hot water option, but it’s not terrible. I think it makes a huge difference in terms of hygiene/comfort, especially during a flare or colonoscopy prep. Definitely recommend!
I recommend this one. Luxe Bidet Neo 120 - Self Cleaning Nozzle - Fresh Water Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Attachment (blue and white) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VATWAb88AS8BD
Try a bidet attachment for your existing toilet.
No dude wipe fatbergs. No blowout. I don't remember the last time I had to buy toilet paper.
Things to discuss: * Shopping experience (there's weirdly a lot of styles to choose from) * Installation experience * User experience * Value * Cleaning
Thank you for the reply. That makes sense but the amount of pressure that's ok for my butt versus the amount that's ok for my nephew's 6 yr old butt is very different so I was looking for one more appropriate for his size.
This is the one I have:
https://smile.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-120-Non-Electric/dp/B00A0RHSJO/
I was thinking maybe the neo 185 with the "feminine" attach would work but I'm not sure of the angle that would be on it.
I bought this one
With all that you might need one of these
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_s4eUybSA1CS2Z
I got this one off amazon, it goes in between your toilet seat and the toilet kinda! It sprays water to your booty and if you shift it can clean the vag a little (i’ve been on my period so it’s been really nice). It sounds weird but my butthole has never been cleaner lol. We got it specifically for my recovery but are keeping it for the long run now
LUXE Bidet Neo 120 - Self Cleaning Nozzle - Fresh Water Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Attachment (blue and white) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PVN2PVG18EBXSTB8RAMD
The Luxe bidet is easy to install and comes with everything you need inside the box at $36 via amazon:
I like the knob rather than the more common "dials" which seem harder to twist. Good luck!
But all the how to videos show them having a bendy pipe running into the toilet that they can move around freely to create like a T connection for the bidet. Basically just wondering if I'd be able to connect this bidet to this pipe.
We have the 320 version (not available at the moment) of this brand of bidet installed by us in our home. We love it! It's low tech and simple to install yourself and inexpensive.
Luxe Bidet Neo 120 - Self Cleaning Nozzle - Fresh Water Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Attachment (blue and white) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_J3.BEbWY643XG
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_api\_i\_eu9CEbYK5V5ED
I was looking at that one however it's currently sold out and so are many others. I'll have to keep it on my list for when they do become avail again. Thank you