My husband has been on Aricept for four yrs; MD syas he has a dementia. He is mainly very forgetful: cannot remember where he puts anything, who he has talked with, what people tell him. He also has...
My husband is diabetic type 2 he takes humalog after am and pm meals, then lantus 2 hrs after pm meal he has not eaten today, thus not taking humalog; yesterday only sm meal at night; bed all night...
Hubby drew new stoma pattern for bag. I used paste and put on bag. There was stinging immediately which I thought was the paste hitting the skin breakdown. The stinging stopped after a minute or so....
I've been using them about a month. Went 80 hrs the first time. Now I only go 48 hrs but I am thankful. So I should use the paste or seal, but don't need to use the powder and barrier wipe? I'm going...
I have about one fourth inch skin breakdown around my stoma. Would it be advisable/ok to put my convexity one piece on without any paste/seal, stoma powder, protective barrier wipes?...
Hi everyone! My bag is lasting 48-50 hrs. I dream for 80 hr time I had two wks ago! Skin around my stoma also remains inflamed but probably due to leakage and harsh enzymes from stoma. I was only on...
Thanks for replies. I thought there would not be problem with absorption but wanted to ask....
I'm using convexity which lasts much longer. I'm doing my best to learn how to apply the eakin seals to my bag; just a slow learner! But I am determined. Thoughts are with you....
I was told my my hosp ostomy nurse that some medicines like controlled release (CR) or extended release (ER) might not be absorbed well. I note that Lexapro comes in oral as well as tablet/capsule....
I just can't believe that I will ever go five days, but never thought I would go 80 hrs. Yes, I itch. I hate that. I hope Coloplast send sample soon. I told them about your recommendation on a forum:...
Just ordered Coloplast via website. Got one piece shallow convexity....
When my nurse gets back from Easter week vacation, I think I will ask her to order me some Coloplast one piece convexity bags. I'm surprised I don't have any here. I wonder if I could call them...
"The hardest part is having to ask for everything right now. I am so independent, it makes me feel really vulnerable." That's me...but I had a kind of "come uppance" when I couldn't get my bag to...
Amazing, CountryBear!...and congratulations. How do you keep the appliance on in pool?? I'm hesitant to take shower, and wrap the bag in plastic....
I'm doing a lot better! Just saw your note...for some reason email is not notifying me when I get replies. So I will check more often. Yes, country bear, I have had a good week. See my note of today...
Yes, Peggy and Summer, I feel like I have my life back. It is amazing, and I am so thankful. 80 hrs is like an eternity. When this bag gives out ie leaks, I will try the hints you have given me. Nice...
I'm using the hollister convexity and paste with great success: longest time has been 80 hrs. Only week ago I was leaking two hrs after applying bag. I ordered some eakin seals, but not sure if I am...
Please tell me about the dye. I like to know what to expect. I have ONE week. My stoma is very small and flush with skin. I THINK that because of the flush stoma and the flat tummy, I am not a...
dswmom12 I have asked ConvaTec to send me some sample convexity one piece bags. But I was told by original ostomy nurse that I would never be able to use a two piece. Well, my current nurse says not....
Ostomy nurses at hosp gave me this list of foods that will cause diarrhea/liquid stools: beans, broccoli, spinach, apple juice, highly spice foods, raw fruits, beer, grape juice high sugar...
Wow, I had no idea that leakage could be a problem. Nevertheless, I have had a Hollister convexity on for nine hrs and I am so happy and relieved! I am beginning to relax. I have Coloplast and...
Ohio, I called and left message with surgeon's nurse. I'm seeing my family MD mainly for my depression, anxiety and inablilty to fall asleep. Yes, Kim, I would be interested in what your doctor says....
thought I'd start new thread since i think I know what problem is with my leaking: my stoma is flush with skin when I'm lying down to put on bag, but when I'm up and about, it goes in like my navel!...
No, my stoma does not do "funky" things. It just pumps out poop or liquid. Sometimes I hear a bubbling like gas is passing through; but I don't tend to have a lot of gas. I just now put on another...
At 5:45 pm: leakage. At 6:30 pm, put on ConvaTac convexity with no paste or seal. Wish me luck...
Well, the bag we put on yesterday morning leaked by 7pm. So I did not put on another bag. I stayed in bed drying skin and absorbing the ooze as it came out of stoma. Because I did not eat, I...
It's already stinging. I hope it does not leak....
Thank you, JBlue He is very good to me. Bag that we put on at at 7am today started leaking at 6:30 pm. Put on new bag at 8pm. My skin looked a little more inflamed. Plan to sleep with head elevated...
I went just over 48 hrs. About 11pm last nite. Husb put on new bag: coloplast with paste at midnight. Lasted two hrs. I stayed awake, cleaning area until 7am today when husband put on a new bag:...
Thanks Wade. I will. It's been 26 hrs!...
Thank you, Peggy. If i ever go seven days, I will be in high heaven. That would be like a million dollars. I never thought I would say that. Guess everything is relative to situation. Husb put on new...
Thanks, OhCountryBear! I will not give up. thanks...
Thanks everybody. I appreciate your genuine concern. I am scared because I think I am the only one; and that it will always be this way. I am discouraged as you can tell. But I look at others and...
Does anyone know if I can put on stoma powder without putting on bag?...
I use stoma powder and blot it with sealing pad. The inflammed area keeps growing. I can only use one piece bag because my tummy is flat, my stoma is small, and my stoma is flush with skin. Nurses...
Surgery Mar 2. I have ileostomy I saw ostomy nurse on Friday because I was having trouble with leakage after six hrs with new bag. Nurse put on new bag with seal and said I probably would not be able...
Yes, I am sooo proud that I've been over 24 hrs without a leak. I'm beginning to relax. I have a good heating pad and will use it. Thanks. I'm glad to hear that hurting back may not be that serious....
I see the ostomy nurse on Monday16th - tomorrow Last night I felt so bad with low grade fever and body aches (just like I did when I had UC) I took Tyenol with pain medicine at nine pm, and at three...
RobinByrd That must be what happened to me (ie tummy stretched beyond belief). Surgeon said I was unusual in my belly and it took him a while to make the j pouch. I had laparsopic surgery too. I've...
I am so happy for you. I look forward to getting out socially in near future myself. Thanks for the positive report!...
Changed bag last night and has held all day; but I have emptied it frequently. I use one piece and convex because my stoma is small and flush with skin. Finally feel like I'm getting support in...
Ohio! So glad I found someone like me. I feel so alone, but I finally found an Ostomy nurse who I will see on Monday. The ostomy nurses at the hosp told me I would have to use a one piece because my...
is there an 800 I could talk with ostomy nurse?...
could it be that i did not empty it when it should have been ie it was too full?...
I think it is leaking at bottom of seal. Why is this happening? I can't live with poop all over me all the time. I guess I should change bag. I'm not sure how to do it but I think that is my only...
This appears to be leaking at spout when I empty bag. I now have two clips but is still leaking Any suggestions?...
SueBear Are you saying I can just hop in shower and bathe normally? I thought the water would break seal of the bag. Sarah...
You telling me! I feel like a new woman. I'm not afraid to go to sleep. And I'm not afraid to eat. I got stool on me and I can't stand the constant smell. I feel better and can now take care of these...
Surg Mar 2 I've had trouble with leakage at night since released from hosp Mar 6; thus could not rest well. and afraid to eat. Home Health nurse kept saying change bag, but it would leak again every...
Great News! I made it through the night without a leak! I used a wedge pillow to elevate my head; therefore, I do believe my leak was due to lying down flat on bed. How pleasant to wake up in night,...