Hi Ironmum, Well what a difference a day makes. I went to bed last night no better off and rose this morning feeling very bloated and wondering when this would all end. I sat down and had my morning...
Hi pswift, yes I am all reattached now. Sorry about the confusion. I am now in the process of helping my digestive system return to some form of normal operation. Just a quick explanation regarding a...
Hi Ironmum, Due also to a diverticulitis perforation I had an emergency operation and the formation of a colostomy. I had the colostomy until February this year when my colon was rejoined with an...
Doreen I assume the reason Pam would have an ilesotomy now would be to allow her colon to heal following the surgery. I had something similar but mine was due to a perforated bowel. The initial...
Hi Tracy, What you have described does sound very much like a parastomal hernia. Since having an ilesotmy operation earlier this year I developed a hernia and it feels exactly as you have said you...
Pelican Drainable Pouches by Eakin and Eakin Slim Seals. I find the pouches that I use are extremely reliable and fit snugly to my stoma and my stomach. They are cut to fit and this makes it easier...
Theold "If it aint broke dont fix it" saying is right but maybe it could be of benefit for you to try the seals. Sometimes you do things and think it is the best way until something else comes along...
When I had my colosotmy I used various pouches without much success but when I had my colon reattached and had an ilestomy replace that that all changed. In hospital after my second operation my...
I have to agree with NASCAR. SinceI began using the Eakin seals I have reduced leakage and burning of the skin problems dramatically. Not only that but I can wear the same pouch for up to a week with...