Daily Showering Tip (4/26/05)...

Dealing with a broken bone can mean more than just dealing with the pain. How can you bathe without getting the cast wet as the doctor ordered? Well, some people hold the cast outside the shower curtain, which doesn't work very well, especially if the cast is on a leg. Some people buy plastic bags specially designed to fit over leg and arm casts. This is a better option, but still sort of awkward. The best option is to have the doctor fit a cast lined with waterproof Gortex. No bags or any other fancy contraptions are needed. The cast can be worn in the shower, in the pool, or even while floating down a lazy river on a hot summer day.

Um, I think that was a legitimate showering tip. I'm scared.