I have a loop ileostomy after the first stage of j-pouch surgery. I had surgery on the 13th of dec. I have had trouble for weeks with skin breakdown around the stoma. I have been using stomahesive...
I am having a terrible time with breakdown and irritation around the stoma site as well as the wafers ar only holding 2-3 days and then they pull off and leak. I have tried hollister and Nu-Hope...
Sue, Thanks for the response. I have to laugh because all the reasons you gave for not choosing the j-pouch are all the exact reasons I am contemplating not doing it also. I have learned not to eat...
Sue, I was just wondering why you chose not to do the j-pouch. I am scheduled for part one on Monday the 13th and sre still having second thoughts about the pouch. My surgeon says I amd a great...
I have had UC for 10 years now. I have been on Pred. and 6-MP for 51/2 years. Last year I developed pancreatitis from the 6mp and now have steroid induced insulin dependent diabetes. I also have...