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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / December 2004cast cover and other things
Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things that covers the cast when you shower? I've found them on the internet, but I'd rather find one at a local store, if possible. I looked at CVS, but didn't find anything. Of course, I may not have been looking in the right place. I'm going to need one for a long arm cast and a short one, too. Also, does anyone know where I can get a thingymajig that is used to pull a button through a hole when you only have one hand to do it? I'm not sure what they're called. Carol >Also, does anyone know where I can get a thingymajig that is used to >pull a button through a hole when you only have one hand to do it? >I'm not sure what they're called. I *think* they are called button hooks, but I don't know if they are still made. My grandmother had one. --- Joan Carol, I used the plastic cover for the Sunday newspaper and taped it at the top with the tape that sticks to itself. Worked fine for me. Gwen > Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things > that covers the cast when you shower? I've found them on the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carol >Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things >that covers the cast when you shower? A kitchen garbage bag works quite well. I've been using the same one for the last 6 weeks. Anne AAC/AAF/AFBV62.0844.AZ http://www.tckworld.com/opfoot I have the button hole thing...email me and I will send you one...I have 2 of them. doubloon at hotmail dot com Janet R | Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things | that covers the cast when you shower? I've found them on the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] | | Carol I used Glad Press n Seal wrap and plastic bags and tape on Charlies foot last year. Jo > Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things > that covers the cast when you shower? I've found them on the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carol i've been using this for the last week..i first had a full arm length cast now i hace a full length half splint..the press and seal works great on both. karen > I used Glad Press n Seal wrap and plastic bags and tape on Charlies foot > last year. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > > > Carol Try a co called spectrabrace... My cousin works for a ortho doc and she said that they have them.. we used a trashbag and water proof tape for my son when he was in a cast. > Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things > that covers the cast when you shower? I've found them on the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carol Carol, I had a cast cover for my leg when I broke my foot. I loved the cast cover and it was far superior to trash bags and such not only in keeping the cast dry, but in comfort and safety as well. However, a trash bag can work---just more risk of leaks and such. The other thing that is nice about some cast covers is that they can also be quite useful for protection when going outdoors (especially in the winter). Most decent home health care companies carry them or can get them rather easily and can make sure they fit properly. The cast covers come in several different styles and materials. Some pump up to seal off for leakage protection, and others use manual sealing devices, but either way, they do an excellent job. The button hole thing can be found also at most home health places as well as in most of the assisitve device or medical supply catalogs. (wish Duckie was around as she has quite a list of catalogs to find this kind of stuff in). Will you also have the arm in a sling besides the cast? Sounds like you may want to cook lots of things up ahead of time and put them in containers that can go right from the freezer to the microwave or oven. What about feeding your dogs? 'Will you need to put their food in more manageable containers so it will be easier for you to feed them? You may want to go back and look at a few of the suggestions you had for you ankle surgery to prepare ahead of time for this surgery. Things like make sure you can set things up by the couch so that they will be easily accessible and reachable. Cook meals ahead of time and freeze. Get a cart or something on wheels that you can put things on and roll across the room with you so you can carry several things at once. Will you need any type of rails or grab bars to get up and down from the couch? From the toilet? etc. I'm sure there are a million suggestions that will be of help to you. Also, do you have someone who can shovel your snow for you and clean off your car for you when it is needed? How about putting out the trash on trash day? Best of luck to you and we'll be praying for you!!! Donna G try looking under, "home health care equipment and supplies" in your phone book's yellow pages, carol. kate > Carol, > [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > Donna G >Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things >that covers the cast when you shower? I've found them on the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Carol Carol, I would go with the newspaper sleeve if you can. I've used them three different times and they worked well. I don't believe you will have to be out a lot of money on this. Otherwise, I don't know. Good luck to you. I don't know about the watchcallit thingamajig for buttons. I always wore t-shirts of some kind. Wasn't at all easy to get the damn thing off or on though.. ~Kenny ~Kenny I went to a local medical supply place for the one for my son. Found it in the phone book. Needed to put cornstarch in it after my son got a bit of water in, but otherwise it was great. Wish I'd known they existed when I had a broken arm. I'm allergic to adhesives and the rash from the waterproof tape and trashbags really added to the itchiness of the arm. Adelle > Does anybody know where I can get a cast cover...one of those things > that covers the cast when you shower? I've found them on the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Carol I am using a Xerosox cast cover. It has a pump so you can get all the air out of the cover. Kinda like vacuum sealing. It works great...I can totally submerge my leg under water without any water getting in. I went to the http://www.xerosox.com website and got their 800 number...and I ordered by phone. You will need a flexible measuring tape to find out which size to order. I received the package 4 days later. I have used trashbags and tape in the past...that is not a reliable method...I can tell you that my xerosox has never failed me. I love it! Lisa Texas Ankle joint replacement surgery 11/17/2004 |
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