Nancy - be sure to let us know what the doctor says. I am hoping mine shrinks back to normal. After 3 surgeries in 1 year I am very disappointed in the lack of information they send you home with....
Today marks 12 days home from having proctectomy and end colostomy done. They said they left 1 inch of rectom/anus and it is swollen, puckered. I assume this is still swollen from the surgery with...
I always carry my supplies in my carry on in case my luggage was lost. I sure didn't want to have to find a medical store and etc. when I got to where I was going....
I went through the scanner just fine. There are no metal products to set anything off with the pouch. I had all my supplies in my carry on, course I didn't have the scissors in it. Everything was cut...
I wore the Lee Riders jeans. They are not real expensive - got them at Wal Mart and very comfortable. Best wishes to you....
When I flew to Florida I had everything cut and ready to use if I needed them in the carry on bag. I had several changes in case my baggage would happen to be lost. Someone had told me my ostomy bag...
My husband had a little trouble with the bag also. Someone had posted to put a tube top on to cover the bag when you want it covered and I think this is an excellant suggestion. I wish I would have...
I just hate this - you know when you have to plan for sex it takes a lot out of it. But better than nothing. LOL The best time for us is in the mornings because after I eat you never know what will...
Please remember that everyone is different and some people bounce right back and they are out living life. It has been 5 1/2 weeks since my ileostomy reversal and it is something I wish I had never...