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Has anyone had trouble getting the patient to the BR and getting the pants unbuttoned then it's too late. That has happened in public. I felt terrible. I want my husband to still be able to dress according to the weather,very cold here now. I know sweats would help a lot,but kind of cold. Any suggestions? Are there any jeans or pants that have easy buttons or snaps? Need Help!!!
kelly
01-20-2008, 05:57 PM
We have been using alot of sweatpants with long underwear underneath. Buttons make things almost impossible. I searched everywhere to find khaki's or jeans with elastic waist for men. Had no luck. I think golf season will bring more luck with the elastic waist pants for men. If you find any..let me know. Oh, I also found fleece lined sweatpants that work well. Lots of elastic waist for women...hmmmmmm. Good Luck.
robinswife
01-20-2008, 06:36 PM
Hi
My husband had the same problem with pants we just used sweats at home and if we went out he would use a condom cathader with a bag stapped to his leg he never had to worry about not making it . He now uses it full time it takes the stress away. Good luck
Judy
Thanks. I wonder if Velcro would hold the pants up. We discussed if possibly maiking the buttonholes larger. Keep the ideas coming. I really appreciate it. I feel the more I can make things less obvious for people to see the difficulty that he's having he'll still want to go out. He sometimes has trouble cutting food and holding a fork. At home we use a washcloth taped to a fork. He's not comfortable doing that out. Thanks for all of your input. :)
I am a firm believer that velcro ( as well as duct tape and hot glue) can fix anything - although the latter two would not be recommended:mrgreen:
Velcro would be a quick easy way to stick with traditional pants and people woudl not even know.
as far as sweat pants, if you get lined nylon pants the are quite warm and the wind proof nylon will cut down on the wind chill - I'm in WI so I know what you mean by cold!!
But some velcro and cut off the button and add a healthy size tab of this great invention!!:mrgreen:
I wondered if those would be warm enough. I guess living up in Wisconsin you would know about the cold. Thanks :)
