What a naked feeling that would be?! Thigh hi nylons are the best. No chance of them being too tight on your belly that way. Check them out. Wonderful when you have to wear panty hose....
Carbs! Pasta, potatoes (cheese, sour cream and butter of course) breads. Good luck!...
Hello to all! It has been a long, long time since I have stopped by to say HI! Heard Summerstorm was having surgery thanks to Cece and thought I would drop by just for a visit. My life is still very...
Sometimes it is the sugar content of desserts, like chocolates and ice cream, that tend to sprint from my mouth to my bag! Do I stop eating what I want? Oh, noooooo.... Had 2 pieces of Triiple...
I, too, sometimes have issues with cooked onions and mushrooms. Chew well, drink lots of fluids....
Summer.... please let us know how things went, when you can. Prayers going out to you....
Awwwhhhhh Summer! I am so sorry. I am no stranger to blockages in my past. Did you eat something to set this off... or is it just a twist or scar tissue? Hope you doing well. Chin up. :)...
I've been told to avoid Timed Release meds all the time --- not enough transit time for them to release properly. Basically a waste of meds and money :)...
We should all just be called FOODIES! Amazing how much we enjoy our food post surgery, isn't it? :)...
Go for it and then let us know how much fun you had!...
SOmetimes, rich foods can pass thru without slowing down enough to absorb all. Watch sugar, caffeine and see if you can get this under control. Are there any foods that you know will slow down your...
I agree - yes, BUT test the waters first. My body handles things differently if on an empty stomach vs a mid-day snack. And drink your fluids too. Enjoy. Unfortunately, most of those bars do have a...
Did you know that she can be trained to give herself the B12 shot IM in her thigh? When I first starting taking mine in 1984, I "HATED" needles, even after surgeries. $$$ vs. Needle-hate = I learned...
Convex worked for me when I was having leaks and adding Eakin Seals too. Definitely watch your soaps - I use Neutrogena for Sensive Skin and have since 1984. Keep in mind that when the stoma is...
When my output is thick, sometimes my stoma seems to receed enough, even with the convex wafer, when it is working to almost push off the wafer because output seems to get between the skin and the...
You are not being silly to be so concerned. Be sure to only give her clear fluids until she has output, or until the drs. say otherwise. Nausea, lack of output and fever are all symptoms of a...
Carbonation can cause gas and your bag to "blow" up like a balloon. Some people tolerate it well, and others do not. Experiment with it at home before going out in public....
I think keeping a food diary is an excellent idea, but keep in mind that things may change for you over the next several weeks as your small intestine re-learns what it's role is. Your pancaking...
Just a short note ... I have CD. I had several resections and a temp ileo prior to the perm ileo. Nothing worked for me until everything that was diseased was removed. Since the perm ileo - CD FREE!...
Hey Joe! Good to see you posting and asking for comments. Here is my 2 cents worth: I have had my ileo for 26 years now. My final straw was when I could no longer keep even fluids down. I was way too...
High sugar (or sugar like substance) may increase your output, as does caffeine (for me), greasy and/or spicy foods. If you don't mind the extra output and your are inputting (!), then, by all means,...
Initially --- treat as any bleeding cut... put ice on it. It should stop the bleeding so that you can see how bad it really might be. I was in an auto accident a few years ago and slight cut the...
Congrats to you!!! You do look like one hot chick!! Keep it up... you are doing great :)...
Thanks Hodaya and Windy. I believe the procedure was a success. Needless to say, I am quite sore, kinda like an internal bruising, but better each day. Not the same pain as before the procedure :) :)...
Hello all... well, I had a procedure done for the 2nd time in my 25 year history just yesterday and I am hoping that it works as good for me as it did last year. I see to be having some adhesions...
I have chosen to stay away from caffeine just because I don't need a faster transit time. Taking imodium 3 times a day as it is. But you can be sure that I still drink my cappucino every morning only...
A good story to share with ALL on this board... You see, people, even close friends, are clueless to being able to SEE the bag!!! :) Or smell it, or hear it! THanks Summer for being brave and talking...
THank you for the hugs all. Not a better outlook today, but a different one :) Rachel - hugs to you. Keep your chin up. There is always a reason for everything and sometimes we don't always know the...
What procedure are you having? I have had lots of issues with scar tissue, but to date, I have been very, very lucky that I have not had to have surgery to resolve it. Right now I am having lots of...
Oh man, could I ever use a HUG right about now. Soooo much going on in my life, so many changes so quickly and not all of them good. Maybe daylight will bring a better outlook. Hope you all are...
Thanks for the ((HUGS)). Hurtboy - feeling any better? ((HUGS)) to you today. NASCARon -- here's your ((HUG)) for the day too!...
Hurtboy --- (((HUGS))) to you. NASCARon ------ Here is your ((HUG)) too! Thanks Cece for your hug....
Alibee - Thank you!!! Here is a big ((HUG)) back to you too!...
Many times, I could sure use a hug. One of those that mean, "I care". Even if I am having a good day, or an emotional day, or just a plain old crappy day -- doesn't matter, a hug can make me feel...
People have no idea that it is an abdominal fart! Think about it... would you think it was that if you were in someone else's shoes? I would just think it was someone's stomach! So, I do the same as...
Ostofresh. It is an antimicrobial which really helps with the odors. Colorless, odorless. Awesome!...
My husband is actually on Hospice Care right now and so, we do get a lot of help. But, I still am responsible for getting him in and out of bed and to the "loo". We do have equipment (Hoyer lift and...
Thanks Anne. I appreciate the kind words and HUG. You know, I used to be a real "hugger" and then that was the first thing Scott lost the use of .. we both miss our hugs....
We do have some special equipment to help lift him, ie - Hoyer lift and Patient Stander, but his legs gave out on the patient stander and he was literally hanging in a harness by his arm pits....
I am curious as to what everyone's limit is when lifting heavy objects. For instance, I never worked on gaining back any stomach muscles (no leg crunches for me!), so now I have a very hard time...
Tracy, If you don't feel up to walking, try rolling s l o w l y from one side to the other while you are in bed. It really does help as it lets gravity help you at a little different angle. I had...
I'm a junk food junkie! Don't get me wrong, I eat balanced meals, yadda, yadda, yadda! BUT I love Oreo cookies, Skittles, M&M's...... but the extra sugar causes diarrhea for me. I tend to eat these...
Just out of curiosity, Maya, have you been tested for any kind of bacterial infection in the colon? I know you probably have, but I was just curious. When I get an intestinal bug, everything goes...
Hi Heather!!! Well, I am no longer 22 yrs old, in fact, I am more than double that. BUT, I had my ileostomy done at age 24. I have to admit that I wasn't exactly super fond of the idea, but once I...
FYI - if your digestive tract responds to sugar, ie sugar dumping, this may not work for you....
I would certainly try only using the powder (in very light quanity) OR only the spray. You may resolve your issue there. I am a fan of the convatec 2 pc, but I use only strips of the Eakin Seal just...
Time in itself can also be a healer... the small intestine has a new book of information to learn... to mimic the activities of the colon, which you no longer have/or use. The body and the small...
DItto (LIKE) on the comments above. Do be sure to ask any questions you may have. We are a knowledgeable bunch of folks who have been thru it and know from experience. Welcome aboard HW!...
Great advice from everyone! Tazman, hang in there and we will surely be able to come up with a combination that will work. It may be something really simple... details will help us figure out what's...
Congrats Cece!! You will definitely be the tanned blonde bombshell now :) !! Bet the babies would love to take a dip in it too!...