Mines a boy cause he's so foul mouthed!!...
mmmm, maybe you just have sensitive skin.. or are still healing... I do know that that itch can be very aggravating... :devil: Hope its gets better for you! I feel your pain... makes me itchy.....
2 words.. disposable liners. :-)...
Sure it feels weird! she has her intestine attached to her abdominal wall,, she can feel everything moving. It takes awhile to get used to that! One of the pleasures of wearing a bag! :cool: Don't...
One of the biggest things for me was getting used to having my intestine attached to my outer body! It just feels so weird when you can feel every little motion that the intestine is doing! You get...
If I'm itching,,,, I'm leaking. Thats my take on it anyways. :scool:...
Really not sure just what is goin wrong for you's but, I use the Hollister new Image as well, I use disposable biodegradable plastic liner bags that slip inside of the closed end pouch. When almost...
Yep! Depends if I'm the passeger or driver... I really like the clothes pin idea and will definately be putting that to use! Thanks!...
If your hot, your hot! stoma or not! :tongue: mostly beauty is in between the ears... :scool:...
Today's the day.... I'll say a prayer just for you! :smile: Gonna be a happy camper when all this is over!!! God speed on the recovery!...
God! and here I am feeling sorry that I have to wear a colostomy.. shame,shame... Slice, I wish you all the best! I'll say a prayer for you! Godspeed on your healing!!!!!...
another good reason for going panty less :tongue:...
Well after my trip to the city, I've come back with a totally new setup! and let me add It feels just great!,, never thought I'd be saying that!! haha They took off my Convatec model and re installed...
interesting... I'm new to this whole thing and was given a couple of convatec clip model pouch and a velcro closure model pouch.. In my opinion the velcro has the clipped model beat hands down. I...
Yes music does help. :-) There is no need to worry over the future. Don't live for tomorrow as tomorrow never comes eh! Find the special things each day brings.. even if its a small thing.. your...
I also had bad anxiety for a 4-5 year period. nervous,shaky feeling, wound tighter than a drum... racing heart, acid reflux, its not fun at all. :sad: Took along time to find the right meds.... Paxil...
Thanks for nothing!!! :tongue: haha... :smile: I guess I'll just keep on with the teeth gritting and squirming then... hey, If you really think you can control the itching with your mind,, can you???...
don't think I could lay down while Hubby drives. How could I tell him how to drive if I was laying down and not able to see? :D Haha! :tongue: Thats a good one! My staples have been out for almost 2...
P4H, not a dr., so not sure what to say... sometimes pressure in the chest can be from heartburn symptoms, or worry. My output is thick like toothpaste also, I was worried on that also, but said to...
Hey! Its a new day!! Feelin better yet? I'm checking up on you!! :yeah: ribbet :tongue:...
. im crazy aint i nope! :smile: You have lots on your plate... thats for sure, and you take it to heart perhaps too much,,, but crazy,,,, :nono: don't think soo... When things are going bad its easy...
Whoa... now there's a mouthfull!! :tongue: Things sound bad... sometimes out of the darkness comes a great light! The light of hope! In all times its good to have hope. strengthins the soul... Your...
Hey Froggy.... :-) Things lookin up at all? I'm still prayin for ya. :yeah: If you ever need sumptin... I'll listen. somehow I feel for the little amphibian. :tongue: Someetimes ma's can be hard to...
Ya, thanks Peg. I think I already read that on here and tried it,, helps some, kinda.. :) anyone else?...
Anyone have some good info on dealing with the "itchy's" It seem that my stoma must be healing.. I still have stitches around it... been 3 weeks since the surgery. Anyway, at some moments I get this...
After trying all the clip models.. the velcro is way better... and yet still can be improved on IMO....
Nothing really to add other than I'll wish you all the best!!...
I hear you on the car ride... I had the same experience! seems like everything wants to slosh around.. haha I'll pray the sun will be shining on you from here on out! Good luck!...
You must not take the weight of the world on your shoulders.... Acknowledge that there is strife and do your best to keep balance in YOUR life.... always help others when in need and you will be...
Hey !!!! Turn that frown upside down! I'll pray for you! :smile: Things WILL get better!! :cool: You'll see :yeah:...
Being new,, I'll keep it short ;) My wife and I are also avid x-country skiers!! But, After many years of owning dogs,, we were at the state where we would see WHO wanted to take them out for a walk...
Wow! Thanks soo much folks for all the words of encouragement!! This truely is a great site... with great people! ;) My folks were over yesterday to visit and I showed them this site, they are not...
Thanks so much for the welcome Ohio and Peg... it means alot! it really does. It just seems to have a mind of its own, moving and gurgling and creating pressure when I sleep... I seem to have quite...
Hello all! Well It seems I have something in common with you's all and am thankfull I have found this forum to get and exchange knowledge and ideas... I'm finally home now after having a preforated...