Katrina :

I am happy for you that you were able to take bath on your own without any injury. I tried once before to see if I can do it, once I realised I am able to do it, I did not care as much later on with all the risks involved in falling, anyway for me showers r more enjoyable.

Asha

good for you ) Im glad you're still trying new things

From my own experience in the shower inside a garden tub I never had a problem with handles to hold on to and a mat and shower chair in the tub! I know if I can do it you could too and see part of your problem is you never tried much to use your left hand!!

I say that because you always wanted to hide that arm even in pictures you have taken! I had to start out trying to use my weak arm with five month stay in the hospital on the rehab floor!

When I finally got home it was a breeze! We are blessed to still have both our arms and legs some soldiers here have lost one of each with no complaints!!

Congratulations, you did it! You know I bought one of those handles a couple of years ago, and was unsure if it would really hold, so never installed it! Seems it said something on it about taking off and putting it on everytime, to make sure it was still a good connection - and that made me worry about it breaking away.

KATRINA,

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MILESTONE! A WORD OF CAUTION, DON'T USE THE GRAB BARS WITH THE PLASTIC SUCTION CAPS, THEY RELEASE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT. USE THE ONES THAT ARE NATURAL RUBBER, ROTH IS THE MAKER OF THEM AND THEY CAN BE TRUSTED TO NOT LET LOOSE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT. YOU GO GIRL! STAY SAFE!

-WILL

Katrina,

I'm proud of you. I'm only a year out from my stroke. I remember my first ever shower on my own. It seemed like a huge accomplishment, just to be able to stand long enough and keep my balance. I'd be lost without my handles on the wall, too. Use caution and keep trying!

Donna