I just wanted to point out that there are 2 different kinds of ileostomies. There is a loop ileostomy and an end ileostomy(permanent). It's common for those that have loop ileostomies to still pass...
Hey Stephanie! It's so refreshing to hear about somebody who is excited to get an ostomy. It truly has been the best thing that has ever happened to me(and my surgery wasn't planned...I woke up with...
I can't wait for the day when all meds come in dissolvable form......
Are you able to digest them properly? Do you crush them instead? Oh and for all the oldies...long time no see!! :smile:...
As if we don't have to deal with enough paranoia, about 10 major airports in the US will be introducing see through scanners in place of "patting down" passengers. Wonderful. Looks like where ever I...
The list of PROS has many valid reasons geared towards quality of life. The list of CONS, while still very validated and true, is more geared towards cosmetics instead of quality of life. When I'm...
Hi Becky, I'm sorry to hear of the continuous suffering both you and your husband are going through. It's so hard, but you're lucky to have the support of each other to get you through these rough...
I definitely think things got stopped up somewhere, because I was pretty uncomfortable between the nausea and stomach pains for a few hours. I was able to lay down and eventually I got comfortable...
Hey Carlow, Glad to hear things are working out better for you. Originally I was set on having a reversal around this time(5 months before my wedding), but after my brain started working I realized...
So it's Convatec? Wait, I might even have a sample of what you're talking about . Too tired to dig through to find it though. My skin works well with Convatec, it would be great if I could find a...
Is it possible to have a partial food blockage but still have output? I ate lettuce & onions on a sandwich earlier and my stomach hurts a little bit and I've been sort of nauseous ever since. But...
So I haven't been feeling too great the last few hours, including feeling feverish, so I took my temperature and it was 96.3. This seems really low to me and actually has me a little worried. Is this...
Actually heard it on the show. I'm not a country music fan either, but he's definitely a good guy! He was saying how he put on a show one night while experiencing horrible stomach pains, went to the...
had 18 inches of his colon removed! Who would have thought? Not sure when exactly, but felt strangely connected to him for some reason after hearing about that. /community/emoticons/scool.gif ...
Wendy, Thank you for updating us! I've worried about you guys and how your brother was holding up. Unfortunately, worrying about the bag leaking and not getting sleep because of it seems to be pretty...
I'm getting really worried. I hope she's okay....
Oh no! Goodness, what more does this woman have to be put through? I'm shocked. We all miss you and want you well Cece! Peggy please tell her I'm praying for her and wish her a speedy recovery....
Low residue foods are basically easy to digest foods. No fiber or stringy foods. I was told to eat only white bread instead of wheat for the first 6 weeks. No veggies, fruits(although I ate skinless...
Cece, I've been thinking of you daily and pray that you're healing and the doctors/nurses are taking great care of you . I hope you're getting stronger, staying positive, and ready to come home soon....
Still no Amey?...
I'm so glad to hear she's doing a little better. Have they confirmed a blockage/obstruction? I'm assuming adhesions are to blame for that? I really hope she gets well enough to come home soon. Glad...
Where do you order your supplies from and how much do you pay? I'm trying to look around for a different distributor because the last one I was dealing with had horrible customer service and they...
Chantix has worked wonders for many people I know. It completely stops the urge to smoke and it loses it's appeal. Smoking is so bad for you(I know you already know this) and with all the impurities...
Oh no, I hope everything is okay. Did she contact you, Peggy? Please let her know she'll be in my thoughts and prayers. She's such a sweet woman who has helped me(and several others) a ton. It breaks...
Thanks for the support guys....
I know I'm not the only one that's wondering where you are and misses you, so I figured I'd make a post for you! I hope you're doing well. I miss seeing you around!...
Jan, I can only imagine how frustrating this all must be for you. Maybe getting the PICC line put in is a good thing. It's incredible how fast our bodies bounce back once we're rehydrated again....
Welcome back Jo! Glad to hear everything went well, the stoma behaved, and you had fun!...
I know that feeling all too well! First and foremost, this is your body and nobody can force you to do anything you're not comfortable with. Don't be afraid to speak up. We have to be our best...
Jan, I'm sorry to hear you're having so many problems. Having to change 8 times within 24 hours is not something you should have to be dealing with. What brand of bags are you currently using? Is...
Are you still experiencing pain? I would try to sit in a warm bath or take a hot shower and see if that helps. Using a heating pad on your back will help alleviate some discomfort as well....
Thanks for the info baggirl. Do you know why they suggest placing the wafer in a diamond shape? Is it just me or are the New Image wafers REALLY thin. The entire wafer is smaller than Convatec's...
Maybe adhesions? Although I'm not sure about the back pain relating to adhesions. I hope the pain goes away and your doctor has an answer for you!...
Praying, I noticed over the last month or two that my hair has started to get it's fullness back. There's actually parts underneath where the hair must have broken off, but now it's all growing out....
Is it safe to assume that if there is a measurement guide on the back of the wafer that it is cut-to-fit? I have a bunch of samples and I have no idea what wafer goes with what bag. I have New Image...
When changing, how do you clean around the stoma? I've read about some people using soaps, adhesive removers, etc. My home health nurse always told me just to use damp paper towels ripped into strips...
For the first 3-4 months after my surgery my hair definitely was shedding more than usual. Didn't think anything of it until I read this thread. Makes complete sense though. I take a multi-vitamin...
Haha I agree!...
I understand all too well how you're feeling. I have major fears that my surgery has left me with fertility problems. I'm terrified that my body won't be able to carry a healthy baby to term. It's...
Take a shower before changing, this way you can peel back the tape around the flange with the ease of the water. I've never used adhesive remover and while the first month or two it was sometimes...
Praying, Are you getting leaks or itchiness? If you're not then it's fine. Sometimes I don't cut the opening enough and it's a little snug against the stoma, but by the end of the day the flange...
Ask your doctor about Lomotil. My surgeon gave me a RX for it incase I was emptying 10-12 times a day. Luckily I only empty 2-3 depending on the day. It's to help slow things down. Are you drinking...
Can you see the skin around your stoma? Sometimes it's difficult getting a good fit around the stoma in the beginning. It's so important though. You want the wafer to be as close to the stoma as...
Carlow, Welcome back! Glad to hear you're home and recovering well. Itchiness can mean a few different things. 1. You could possibly have the start of a leak. Meaning the stool got under the wafer...
Also, some ileostomy wafers are made to be much more durable, considering how much more acidic the output is compared to colostomies....
Praying- The only time I've had pancaking(that poor food will never be the same!) is when I wear a pair of tights with dresses. Sometimes I don't fold the waist down, so it covers the bag instead of...
Diane, Colostomy and ileostomy bags are typically the same. There are some that are specifically designed for each, but nothing too different from eachother. Output with an ileostomy is much more...
I have always been told it's really the situation that led up to the surgery(ie. how sick you were, the extent of the illness) and complications from the surgery itself that may interfere with...
I've been using the Convatec clips since day 1 and I love them. I feel the most secure with them more than anything else. I never let the bag hang though, so it never pokes me or gets in the way....
Hi Flower, I'm not sure what a jumper is, but I wear a tank top under my shirt everyday. I used to wear one anyway, so it really is no different for me. The tank top acts as a security blanket...