Ladies: What have been your experiences wearing Spanx (or something similar)? I am the mother of the bride, and bought a dress that shows off my figure. I want to be sure my ileostomy pouch is hidden...
I tried the 1 piece Mio. Love the idea- nicer fabric, flexible faceplate, better filter. Unfortunately the darn thing was leaking after 24 hours. No way to know if the odor problem existed. I have...
I have been using Coloplast Sensura one piece pouches for an ileostomy for many years (probably since they were first available). I have had excellent results with the SenSura products - excellent...
The first ileostomy appliance I had (1969) was one of those rubber ones but needed to use surgical cement (not rubber cement). Removal required solvent. Had two pouches - one to rinse out and dry on...
I had my surgery when I was 16, and I had my children in my early 30's - no fertility issues (having too much fun and a very busy career). Normal pregnancies. Both were C-sections. Needed a mirror...
LOL Actually, I have done "ride alongs" with the local police department when I was working on a federal grant project. Learned a lot about the community - but always took a heavy jacket and cell...
Horse trekking, backpacked much of the American West, salmon fishing in Alaska, horseback riding, scuba diving, downhill skiing, lots of plane travel and even more car travel, three college degrees...
1. I'm alive. 2. I have been able to enjoy life since 1969. 3. I have been healthy since 1969. 4. I have lived my life fully, completely, and been able to experience great joys and sorrows. 5. I have...
Originally from Washington DC, spent 14 years in Cincinnati & Cleveland, OH, have been enjoying rural life in Western Kansas for 30 years....
I've never had any and apparently haven't needed it....
Thanks for the input! I'll keep auditioning!!...
Ediekristen; I think it is realistic to be thinking about your options. It may not be a life or death decision but a life quality decision now (it could be life or death in the future but you don't...
I have an ileostomy and I've used one piece pouches w/ clip since 1969. I have worn the Convatec Active Life for 23 years and am no longer tolerating tape adhesive very well. So I've been auditioning...
I absolutely LOVE spa treatments and massages. Have regular appointments. Sauna, steam, wraps, hot tubs, the works ! I have never used a pregnancy table - you could try this - it works for me,...
Yes I have had several bone scans - during peri menopause (as a baseline) and now after menopause. So far so good - no bone loss. I have taken Calcium supplements and eaten cheese, milk, yogurt on a...
Maybe someone out there has some info on this. I was on very high doses of Prednisone for 5 years back in the 1960's in a failed attempt to help with UC. I have heard that people can have permanent...
Oh really? I was on the pill for quite a few years for birth control (and it apparently worked). After I went off the pill I became pregnant and had 2 children. I then was on a low dose birth control...
Hi Bennie. I had surgery when I was 16. (I am now 55). So my perspective is based on nearly 40 years of experience. Being a teenager can really suck, but being a sick teenager and missing school and...
I have very little to add to the discussion (chew well, try new foods cautiously, drink lots of water). I am a "foodie" and eat pretty much anything (compared to an extremely limited diet due to UC,...
I travel extensively. TSA has never questioned the Stomahesive paste which goes into the ziploc bag with my other travel size gels, liquids and creams that I carry on. I always put the Stomahesive...
I usually have a hot bath (with whirlpool jets) every night (and have done so for over 30 post TC years). I also enjoy hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, massages, various spa wraps, and many other...
That's an easy one to answer. The best thing about being healthy is being able to enjoy life, not just endure. I speak from the perspective of having had surgery in 1969 at the age of 16 after five...
When I was sick (pre-surgery) I was restricted to baby food, applesauce, bananas, broth, toast and jello. Bleah. Like Shaz, I wasn't given any post op instruction so I have always eaten everything...
I used to use recycled plastic or paper bags from the store to dispose of soiled bags, but discovered that while I knew what was in that bag, no one else did. So... once in awhile someone (one of the...
No celebration - I just happened to remember today. I rarely think about it - after so many years (and few problems) I am too busy to think abot it! My sense of self is comprised of my relationships,...
Congrats on your 23rd and kudos to all on this list. Yes it is the original. I think I've had a much easier time than many of you! No problems - just starting to get some skin irritation from the...
whoo hoo!!!I just realized this morning that my surgery was 38 years ago!!!! absolutely no regrets....