I had similar issues... I was allergic to the pastes and adhesives. It caused terrible itching and redness... even to the point that I was ready to take the bag off and rig up some other way to catch...
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Hi Brian, Sounds like it could possibly be a hernia. Sometimes happens after a surgery like this. I would suggest calling your doctor... I bet they will have you come in to let them check you out....
Thanks NASCARon and OHIO... I have sent my friend your responses... any suggestion or idea at this point is encouraging to her! OHIO - her output is pretty loose... she is still getting used to...
Hi Rookie, I can sympathize about the whole "sounds" thing. I had an emergency colostomy mid-June. I work as a courtroom clerk and my fear was, from the beginning, that I would pass gas or make some...
Thanks Summer! Yet another super suggestion!...
Thanks, New Shiny! I sent your response to her. I know she will appreciate the suggestion!...
Thank you for your response and good wishes 2b... I'm not sure which equipment she is using, but I will surely pass along your idea!...
Hi folks! I have a friend who recently had a permanent colostomy due to colon cancer. She is doing very well physically, but is having issues with her bags falling off. I have had no issues at all...
OMG - I love this thread! You have made me laugh so hard reading each response!! Even though my colostomy is temporary, I had these same issues in the first weeks following the initial surgery. My...
Thanks Allie! I have been experiencing those "nuggets" too, and have been concerned about the "no movement" days. Everything I read told me if I didn't have a stool for 5-6 hours that I needed to...
Thanks for the tips, OHIO76... I will keep them in mind in case this happens again!...
I have a colostomy....
Hi All, This is probably going to be a little graphic, but I decided I could be graphic with my new friends here so here goes... On Thursday, I had diarrhea... when that subsided, things seemed to...
Best wishes to you for your surgery. I have found that this experience is easier with people around who love me and just want me to feel better!...
Congrats on your takedown Anthony - glad you are doing so well. :) I had some painful gas just last night. My poor husband was about to freak and kept asking me if I needed to go to the ER or try to...
My goodness! I know I sometimes just wanna ask, "What next?!" I hope you feel better quickly!...
Thank you everyone for the nice welcome messages!! When the surgeon was sitting there telling me about the surgery, my first thought was "I don't think I can do that", but then he told me what the...
Hi everyone! I had an emergency colostomy on 6/13 due to a ruptured diverticula. I was in the hospital for a week and have been doing "really well" according to both my surgeons and my family...