Will M Bison Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Now idk if this has happened to anyone, but have they had washroom issues while in their costume? Doesn't take too long to get out of it before you go I imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVATie[Admin] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Be prepared to hold it, or be prepared to strip out of most of the suit to use the restroom. If you get creative with the cod and your strapping it may be easier to relieve yourself without removing everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captsafe66[Admin] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 A lot of the time, I sweat so much, I don't have to go while trooping. I was in armor for 8 hrs. a couple of weeks ago and I did drink water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-3425 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 We have one guy in our garrison that can go while suited up. I have not observed... but he says "you just shift it all to the left" LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkrestonva[TK] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I agree with both A.C. and Mark. Make sure you go before you suit up, and be prepared to hold it. Usually I sweat so much (even at indoor troops) that I end up not having to go - or realizing I do have to go - until the event is over and I'm suiting down. Remember, what goes in must come out. It's all about fluid balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you REALLY wanted to worry about it, you could always attach a "bag" ... in your thigh piece. Sorry don't want to go into TOO much visuals here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRalf[TK] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Before every troop I just make sure to get it out of the way. Also I don't eat before, not too much during, and only drink what I feel is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) depends. .. hahah... extra padding and protection just when you need it. you know.... the old person diaper? wear a camelback and stay hydrated! just one more step towards the older generation undergarment selection. actually I've used the "shift to the left" but you have to be a good aim to hit the target with that helmet on. and you know it's not on the CRL to have yellow stained boots. Edited May 23, 2012 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Remember, what goes in must come out. It's all about fluid balance. Before every troop I just make sure to get it out of the way. Also I don't eat before, not too much during, and only drink what I feel is necessary. Just a friendly reminder from an endurance athlete and mountaineer: DO NOT UNDERHYDRATE. My best recommendation is to drink a LOT the day before, more than you feel is normal, and make sure it's all processed and out by the next morning before your troop, and one last little pit stop before you suit up. And then small frequent drinks during your troop when possible. Do not NOT drink. Drinking less doesn't make you urinate less, only makes your body pull more moisture from other sources and makes your kidneys work harder. Sorry, hope that's not too personal! As a woman, there is NO shift-to-left option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will M Bison Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Wow so this is some serious stuff. I just thought it plain and simple. Thanks guys, it was just something I wondered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKRalf[TK] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 If you REALLY wanted to worry about it, you could always attach a "bag" ... in your thigh piece. Sorry don't want to go into TOO much visuals here. Or maybe some sort of tubing delivery system. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grue Grimman Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Perhaps a catheter with the bag running down into your thigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Perhaps a catheter with the bag running down into your thigh? I was kinda going with that erm ... "Stadium pal" ... for those that can't resist the morbid curiousity of what it is http://www.stadiumpal.com/what-works.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 We have one guy in our garrison that can go while suited up. I have not observed... but he says "you just shift it all to the left" LOL +1 and this is what I do. Though I've seen some people cut the cod and make it removable, what can happen is that since it's no longer rigid with the ab plate you can get the "happy trooper" effect, where it angles out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I like the idea of extra hydrating the day before. I'll be asking my hubby why it's "shift to the left." What's wrong with the shift to the right? He's left handed, so maybe he's more shift to the right. We've been married 14 yrs, and that's something I don't know. Maybe some things are better kept secret? These are the things I ponder during a slow work day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomshakra[TK] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 actually I've used the "shift to the left" but you have to be a good aim to hit the target Gold Five: "...Stay on Target...Stay on Target..." Sorry, couldn't resist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pashnak Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 and you know it's not on the CRL to have yellow stained boots. Not an issue for Sandies , surely ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I always drink water/coffee and hydrate in the morning (way before) the gig. Then, take little breaks during the event and sip water. So far, no problems, shifting (left or right), etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Gold Five: "...Stay on Target...Stay on Target..." Sorry, couldn't resist... Gold Group... with stained boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyInWhite[TK] Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 (edited) We've been married 14 yrs, and that's something I don't know. Maybe some things are better kept secret? These are the things I ponder during a slow work day. It's probably something we ALL shouldn't know... about your hubby! j/k Or maybe some sort of tubing delivery system. XD Aren't the undersuits supposed to be bio-waste recycling suits? Never stop to drop! Gold Group... with stained boots! I'll be sure not to suggest we call our fire team "Fire Team Gold." Edited May 26, 2012 by LadyInWhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnnfr72[TK] Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Although he's a lefty when he writes, he's not so much with other tasks. He said he'd most likely shift TO THE RIGHT. I know, TMI for sure. If anybody ever meets my hubby, I'm in SO much trouble! It's probably something we ALL shouldn't know... about your hubby! Yep. I went there. teeee heeeee heeeeee heeeeee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigironvault Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ahhhh ... too many mental images generated by this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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