I had a water bottle mounted on my powerchair with a long bendable straw that can be positioned to my mouth so I can drink independently when I need to and it can be moved to the bed when needed. I like your idea to eat the popcorn like that independently and it makes sense. As long as it is close enough to get it with your tongue it will work.
@@TheQuadLife Yes it works great when you are doing something like that and do not have a caregiver next to you. If you have any other ideas for eating independently like that make videos. I think it is just finding something that works for you and practicing until you can get it with your tongue.
I like that popcorn idea because you can do it independently and be alone for a little while and eat it at your own pace. When I get fed they have to wait for me to get it down and ask if I am ready for some more so it takes a lot of time.
I am in the same situation as Bill Miller and with a Foley catheter now it is less of an issue now and I just need to be emptied so I guess it gave me a better quality of life and why my doctor wanted me to have it.
I have a Foley catheter and drainage bag and wear basketball tearaway snaps pants for easy access for a caregiver to empty it when needed. I used to be cathed like you are but my doctor said that I needed this now. I know what you mean about people asking and wondering how I get it done because I think they know I cannot do it on my own. Kids are the ones who ask questions and adults just are afraid to ask.
Hey Joel, just to help clarify, I know you speak with elementary school children, and they are the ones who ask about how you eat and go to the bathroom, right? Kids have asked me that, but generally not adults. As far as cathing away from home, my process was/is a little different, but I wouldn't even think of trying to use a convenience store bathroom, or even a restaurant bathroom. With a catheter and catheter bag, a toilet is not necessary (at least not right away). So we could cath in the privacy of my van if needed, which was my preference, or even in a secluded area (I'm currently using a Foley catheter, so it's less of an issue). Yes it would be nice if my caregivers could wash their hands before the process, but sometimes we have to make do with hand sanitizer and/or baby wipes, etc. I know you are aware of all this, but for anyone else reading the comments, I thought I would add a little to the discussion. No worries! :-)
