Tomorrow is the big day! Good luck to you! I hope everything goes without any problems! My husband had his colon removed mid-October. He has a doctor appointment in January to see about scheduling...
I'm pretty new here at Healing Well. This has been SUCH A HELPFUL website!! I thought that other members could share other websites that have helped them out with information, helpful products,...
Devin - Thanks for sharing your story! It was really interesting to hear how well you have handled the difficulties in your life - and come out on top! My husband developed UC in January of 2008. On...
That looks like she has great products. And, I saw that the shipping is just $6, regardless of the size of the order. I'm going to share this with Hubby when I get home tonight. It might be what he...
My husband uses a different style. His bags have a small plastic "spigot" thing with a piece that plugs up the bottom. Right after his colon surgery, his left arm was completely numb. So, he needed a...
My husband had his colon removed on October 15th. They put in an epidural before the surgery and left it in for a few days after the surgery. He had no pain at all with the epidural. Then he went on...
Darlene - I remember that you had your surgery about one week before my husband had his. His doctor told him that he would have the reversal surgery three or four months after his colon was removed....
rose-bud - My husband had his colon removed on October 15th. He had his first follow-up doctor visit last week. The doctor told his that his output was too watery. The doc told him to take Immodium...
Wade - Even after all that you have been through, you have a positive attitude! That will serve you well in having a happy and successful future! Happy Anniversary! Happy Birthday! And, all the BEST...
That was an odd choice to put on the test! When my husband was in the hospital, the wound care nurse came his room. I was there too, so she was instructing both of us. As she was talking about his...
My husband is getting a bit better at managing the bag. It's just taking some practice. I showed him some of the products mentioned here on HealingWell. He got the Sure Seals the other day in the...
I voted too!...
NASCARon - Thanks so much for the information and the link!!...
He uses a two-piece Hollister brand. It has a small round spigot (I guess you'd call it that.) at the bottom that he uses to empty it....
Thanks for the info!...
Darlene - My husband is doing quite well, considering it has been just a little over a week since his surgery. He's not on any pain pills. He has some acid reflux and has been sleeping in the...
He thinks that the leak was perhaps caused because his belly button is located right near the stoma. So, when he cut out the hole, it wasn't sealing well around the belly button. Where do you buy...
My husband and I have been checking Ostomy Belts on the internet. There are TONS of them out there - all a little different. If you use an Ostomy Belt, do you have any suggestions on --Brand Name...
What is the trick to taking a bath or shower WITHOUT getting the bag area all wet and having the sticky tape loosen/fall off? There has to be something better than what my husband has been doing! He...
NascaRon - Where did you get that belt? My husband might be interested in trying one! Thanks! Glenda...
Cheryl - I hope you and your husband are on the speedy road to recovery! Glenda...
Sorry that I haven't been here lately! It seems like I'm either at work or the hospital. Then I come home and drop! This has turned out to be quite a roller coaster ride! My husband, Larry, was...
The feeling is coming back into his arm. In fact, it's just his hand now that has the numb feeling. Hopefully, that will quickly fade too. He has had his catheter removed. Also, the epidural was...
My husband is improving! The numbness is still in his hand. But, that is so much better than it was when almost his whole arm was numb. Yay! He is now off the epidural and is taking pain pills. He is...
My husband continues to do well in recovering from his colon removal surgery. The epidural is doing a great job in taking care of the pain. The only time he felt uncomfortable is when he had to get...
My husband had surgery to remove his colon today. It took a little longer than expected and he had to spend two hours in recovery. But, he is doing extremely WELL! YAY! He had an epidural put in...
I'm wondering the same thing, Ohio! Especially, if you are from OHIO! My husband and I live in a suburb of Columbus, OH. I can't get onto FB on this computer. But, when I get home, I will sign up...
Collicat - "NORMAL" Isn't that a wonderful word to hear?! Yay for your son!...
Funny one!...
Darlene - It sounds like you are on a steady road to recovery. I am so happy for you! Question - How did you come to have a home care nurse? Also, thanks for the info about the length of the surgery!...
My husband is having his surgery on Thursday, October 15th. So, I don't have any advice for you. But, I posted "upcoming surgery" and got some terrific ideas on how to help my husband with his...
Darlene - I appreciate you sharing your post-operative experiences here! It gives others a better idea of what to expect with the j pouch surgery. Thank you! It sounds like you are steadily...
I had my husband read over your responses today. He also agreed that everyone is so helpful here! And, we have some great suggestions given here. Hubby has tomorrow off of work (Columbus Day). So, he...
Thank you SO MUCH for the replies! I appreciate the ideas! I have a few days (until Thursday), so I'll definitely run to store and pick up some items that will help him. You have some suggestions...
Thank you for the suggestions! I appreciate the help! And - I have checked out the j-pouch site. I think that will be helpful too!...
My husband has had UC since January 2008. He has tried all kinds of medication with little to no positive results. So, on Thursday, he is having surgery to remove his colon. He'll have to use a bag...
This is my first post here, so I hope it works! My husband has had UC since January 2008. He has tried all kinds of medication with little to no positive results. So, on Thursday, he is having...