Waste Disposal

        With all the  hassles and struggles I face with my disability, the toughest issues to overcome are the bowel and bladder problems. Poopin' and peein'. Your body absolutely requires that these activities take place. I can assure you that I have tried to keep them from occuring, [not  drinking, not eating] but, those approaches only make things worse.
        Being a guy, using an external catheter with a leg bag is a darn good system for dealing with bladder problems. Better than anything I've tried. No such opportunity with a bowel movement.
        My wife and I were  out shopping yesterday. I got up early, used the toilet and was successful, put on my catheter and headed out the door, confident of having a good trip due to successful preparation. Seven hours later, I could not believe that my body was telling me I had to go, again! As the old saying goes, accidents happen. Yeah, well, let's just say that it was a long ride home with the windows open.
        I don't know how others handle this, but, my activities have to stop so that I can get home, shower, do laundry and clean up anything else that was in my path of destruction. As I exited the bathroom at the mall, humiliated that I left some of my mess behind that someone else had to deal with; I vowed to my wife that I would never leave home again. Except that I am obligated to attend a wedding this Sunday. I'm already starting my anxiety motor...