Yes...Jamaica!! Good to know that ostomy/medical supplies are exempt--I have yet to check out the website suggested above; however, I do not want to wait until the last minute so I posted early (my...
Yeah, I definitely plan to take more than the usual--I always do--just in case!! :)...
Sorry it has taken me so long to reply...I was out of town for a few days. Thank you very much!!!...
OK, so I am going to do some traveling and I wondered the best place to go to get info for airline regulations regarding carry on stuff (liquids/pastes). I want to carry all of my supplies with me....
You will be fine and no one will be able to tell. I had my temp. done at BJC--love it. They have wonderful ET nurses there, too....
I've eaten meat (tons of times) that has meat tenderizer on it and have never had a problem. :wink:...
Yeah, try new foods in small doses. However, as you heal you will likely find you can eat like normal in no time. For the first few months I had a bit of blockage from veggies--nothing severe--just...
If you find that you are leaking you will probably need convexity. Just b/c your stoma is not as protruding as your last one does not mean that you automatically need convexity. The shape of your...
Do you know what causes the ulcers? --crohn's disease, pressure sores, etc? If they are caused by disease the best thing is to be treated systemically. I'm so sorry you are going through this....
LOL. Weird dream indeed!...
Where have you been?!? It's been ages...miss your humor....
Aren't you from Canada? Was it not cold enough?? :)...
I was 25 when I delivered....I was not quite a year post op when I conceived (maybe 9-10 months post op). However, that ostomy surgery was done laproscopicly(sp) so the healing time was super quick....
I just go in the bathroom stall and dry it with tp. Although, I think it would work better to bring some paper towels from home--not so paper thin! Of course, I do not normally dry my bag with a blow...
My pregnancy was a breeze. My crohn's was actually better while I was pregnant. The stoma changing shape was the only 'problem.' It was like starting over...finding the right method for application,...
A temporary is when you just have your inners diverted out to a pouch but you still the parts needed to reconnect. I was diverted to rest my colon but it didn't work--the crohn's disease just kept...
When I had a temp ostomy I had zero trouble--one pregnancy and I got pregnant the first time we nixed the protection. I've not actively tried since getting my perm. ileostomy, however, I did get...
Balloon bag is quite common for the first few months...it gets better over time. However, I have never had any pain associated with the gas. I do not even feel it. Could there be some other cause of...
Well my ileo is below my waist (I'm naturally high-waisted) and they have to move my pants and my undies! I wouldn't mind in the least if I was asked about it or if someone asked to see...I just...
Every time I go to a new doc, or in last nights case, the ER, once they find out I have an ostomy they always look at it! I have NEVER gone to any new docs or the ER for ostomy/ abdominal related...
I don't know you or your son-in-law, but it very well could have just been the best way for the 6yr old to understand. If he were to say 'appliance' a child would more than likely imagine a stove or...
Gosh, when I started reading it I thought YOUR bag busted when you were on the porch....and then I thought....why is there cat litter in her bag?!?! Yep, I'm kinda blond. Funny story and great...
Am I the only one who thinks it feels like my butt cheeks were taped together?? I wonder if my procedure was a bit different than the norm b/c I had so much skin breakdown at the time of surgery? Oh...
There are a lot of posts here and I did not read them all--sorry if this is redundant. When my skin gets irritated due to a leak I will use powder (I think it's Pectin?). I put the powder on the...
Why the 'no crunches?' Is it too soon post op? I'm just curious b/c I've been given no restrictions. Obviously, I've found things that I am not yet strong enough to tackle but it is all trial and...
I've never heard that flchurchlady!!! Sounds good to me, too! If that 7 yr rule is true then I'm over halfway!!! I've not had any meds since my surgery but my doc wanted me on maintenance meds due to...
I will be Crohn's free for 4 years this Jan. 18th. My disease was only in my colon and my doctor did not expect me to stay in remission for any length of time...I cannot begin to tell you how happy I...
I really think she needs to have an ET nurse see her. Lots of very competent nurses are completely clueless when it comes to ostomies. Good luck....
Are you on narcotics? Those can really drop your testosterone levels...even if you're not, it never hurts to check....
I would just make sure she brings a spare to put on after the fact. Good luck....
My hubby is a nurse and there are plenty of nurses and nurses aides that really don't give a damn about their patients. It is sad, but true. Personally, it angers me to no end when I hear about the...
I was told if I wanted to be in any type of contact sport that I need to use a special kind of protector. I've never been in any type of sport like that so I don't have any more info to go on. Truly...
I'm not sure but I think randynoguts on the Crohn's board may have that...I could be wrong. I know he has been on tpn for years....
Did everyone --in the US--have a home healthcare nurse? I did not and just wondered if I'm in the minority....
Convexity isn't just because of a flat stoma. It can be helpful with certain body types, too. My stoma is quite the 'outtie' but I still need the convexity. Hope you're doing well....
I think the reason they said not to let water hit your stoma directly is b/c your stoma is still new and tender. I was told that at first it may not feel very good to have the shower water directly...
OK--you cannot start a thread asking us not to laugh!! Have you read YOUR threads?? I don't have any suggestions for you....sorry....
I can't remember...is cipro an antibiotic? If it is than perhaps you do have something going on which would explain how much better you fell while on it. Have you discussed with your doctor what you...
You could have a bad batch or perhaps what you are using just isn't right for you. Do you think you could use some convexity? Or maybe the type of adhesive on those particular products do not work...
I've never had any issues with bubble bath...of course I don't use anything fancy--just Mr. Bubbles....
It never occurred to me until I read this post that I did not have staples in my bum! Is that the 'norm?' I had subcutaneous stitches and my belly hurt so much I never even noticed any bum pain. Keep...
I was on pentasa and imuran during pregnancy...no problems. Congrats and good luck....
I am so sorry for your loss....
Mine sounds like yours, Little E. Diflucan sounds like the best route to go....
Hmmm....mine is red and inflamed--not too itchy but not comfortable...I will try an anti-fungal powder and see where that gets me. Thanks you guys!...
I've never had one and I wondered what it looked and felt like. Also, is it right next to the stoma or can it be over a ways? I have an inflamed area and it is not from stool. It could be from the...
Oh my gosh!! I was so grossed out the first time I touched it!! It is so yucky feeling!!!...
My friend has put lotion (weird, I know) in the water and it had no effect on me....
Good luck!!!...
Sorry, I just re-read the posts and thought I should answer...no I did not name my stoma, I don't have any questions to add, and I'm a 33 yr. old female. Oh and my vehicle is a Scion tc--just to...