Thank you so much for the reply, it makes me feel much better! I do know stoma's change a lot the first 6-8 weeks but was never sure if popping out was one of those changes!!! :) Thanks so much...
I just had a revision on my ileostomy last Thursday, my surgeon went in to remove my rectal stump and noticed my intestines was twisted 360 degrees so he had to remove a piece and create a new stoma....
Happy Saturday everyone! I have a question about my upcoming rectal stump removal this Thursday, I hope you guys can ease my mind a bit. :) I'm a 27 year old female who's had an ileostomy since 2008...
Thank you so much for the replies, I was starting to think I was crazy when I would feel like a bloated puff ball after salty meals and around that time of the month!!! Thanks so much again! :)...
My friend told me that I wouldn't retain water from overly salty/spicy foods and around PMS time like before because I have an ileostomy now and I'm not so sure I believe her!!! Every time I eat very...
Hello Frank, thank you so much for the reply!! I've had my ileostomy since December of last year with no problems at all, but I just always keep crohn's in the back of my mind! I know I shouldn't,...
Hi! I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what symptoms a person would have if a recurrence of crohn's would happen with an ileostomy? My GI Doctor told me I would have blood in my bag...
I'll email you! :)...
Honestly, I would get the surgery. Life on drugs is not fun and not worth it. The ostomy is not as bad as people think, I enjoy being healthy and happy with the bag rather than sick and on drugs...
Wow, that sounds really good! I may have to steal your recipe if you don't mind flchurchlady! :wink:...
I started drinking coffee again about 4 weeks after my ileostomy surgery. I drink about 2-3 cups when I get up (I have a 1 year old who refuses to SLEEP, lol) and just make sure to drink lots of...
I use both the spray and the paste. I love both, lol!...
No problem! Make sure to let us know how your surgery goes! :)...
You're lucky, it's gorgeous!!! :)...
I will have to have my rectum remove in probably the next 6 years because I am planning on keeping my ileostomy. So just one more surgery hopefully and not to mention if I have anymore kids I'll have...
I know that pilates and yoga are different, but I still do yoga and aerobics after I had my surgery (you'll want to wait until you get your surgeons okay). I honestly don't think you'll have any kind...
I love it, it was actually funny that you made a post about it because earlier in the day yesterday I was thinking what a godsend the spray was! lol! ;)...
Hello 2b ColonFree! I actually read an entire article about Sepra film and adept, it was praised for how wonderful is works with avoiding adhesions! Do you have to purchase it and then give it to the...
I LOVE adhesive spray! I used the wipes for a while but they don't even compare to the spray in my honest opinion!!! :)...
I do it laying down...
Hello Peggy, thank you so much for replying back! :) What does the pain feel like from the adhesions? Does it usually happen in the same area as the surgery site?...
Thank you for your insight suebear (you're always so helpful with my questions) :)! I read some horror stories about them on adhesions.com and scared myself, some of those stories are terrible! But I...
How many of you have issues with adhesions? My GI Doctor mentioned them to me and I never really thought much about them until I started reading up on them yesterday. I know anyone who has had any...
Hi Megamsmom! I am so sorry to hear about how much your daughter has been through. :( I have never experienced any pain with passing the pinkish mucous, it just slips out when I urinate. But I would...
What if I don't have the j-pouch surgery? Should I look into having the rectal stump removed at some point? My Doctor never mentioned anything to me about UC being in the stump, I wish he would have...
I'm not on any meds, but when I was taking percocet right after my surgery, that never happened to me. Could be something in the meds making you feel like you have to go. I wouldn't be too worry...
P.S. I read some other posts on healing well, and others said that pinkish/reddish mucous is normal and a sign of healthy tissue. Is this correct? Also, I noticed the "feeling to go" only happens...
OHIO: Thanks for all of your help! I was first diagnosed with UC, then CD after the surgery from my old GI Doctors. My new one (whom is amazing), diagnosed me with UC again! So I have no idea what I...
I was wondering if anyone could give me the symptoms of proctitis of an existing rectal stump? I've had my ileostomy since December and have the occasional mucous and pink/reddish discharge with the...