why don't you buy a special wheelchair for shower and toilets, you are then on your own for all those problems. I even pack mine when I travel and use it at hotels.
The other good point is you avoid special equipment at home.

Hi Jane..I have found a showechair helps..I transfer onto it then roll over the toilet..here is a link.. http://www.accessible-shower-seats.com/roll-in-buddy.htm   Hope this helps..

Thank you, Patrick. I don't have the money for something expensive to help me. Jane

Hi Derma, thank you for the link. I saw the 2 large hand bars that will surely will be of help because of the configuration of my bathroom and is easy on the pocket book. Jane

Hello again Patrick, I am finally taking your advice and I want to purchase the "all purpose" potty chair and shower chair. Where do you suggest I look? Thank you for your advice. Jane

Hello Jane,

I think this is the best move, as you do not need to adapt the bathroom further.
Also it depends on the configuration of bathroom and toilet to move around.

Mine is an Aquatec , I dont know if it is available in your area.
You may stay on the safe side if you ask a local seller so that eventually you will be
sure that you move around safely.

Good luck

Patrick.

Thank you Patrick, I have looked up aquatic and they are a bit expensive so I am looking at the Invacare Mariner. I need people like you to guide me with your information (sometimes I'm hardheaded) because I am still new to this. Jane

Jane,
If you can transfer - My son has a shower bench with the "potty pail".  It is a "Lumex Padded Commode Transfer Bench with tub clamp.  he transfers onto bench - does bowel program (we just line the pail with plastic bags - we double up the bags - and then he showers.  We sit the pail on the bathtub floor so that he can insert his suppository .  He is able to slide the pail out from under him with his suppository inserter and he picks it up and ties bag so it doesn't fill with water.  He sits it out of the tub and then showers.

Terrie

Hi Jane,
I have the aquatec because of my size.

But of course you can use a smaller one , less expensive one.

What is important is that you feel comfortable , and easy to use product adapted to your toilets and shower.

Thank you Terri and Patrick, I just love the Reeve Foundation. I have been given more helpful information here than any other place. I am so fortunate to have joined the Reeve Foundation and met so many helpful people. Jane

The shower chair is definitely what you need and grab bars too if you can afford them.  I'll say a prayer for you.  God bless!  Karen Mathurin

Jane,
I forgot to tell you that the shower chair we got was $119.00 on amazon.

Terrie

Hi Terrie, thank you for your encouragement and recommendations. I did purchase three all in one because I want to be able to take it with us when we travel and it will be quite useful. (And)yes I can transfer. I can't hardly wait I am so excited to receive it. Jane