I use a convex wafer coloplast with an eakin and skin barrier. My output is very thick grape juice helps at times but i need to drink lots of it. what i believe happens when the wafer/eakin swells...
I have had my current ileostomy since april this year it was a revision due to stenosis a very small opening....My stoma sits flush and the hole is at the bottom...If i just eat normal my output is...
I have an end ileo as my colon developed diverting colitis and i knew i did not want to go the other way anymore so my surgeon removed my colon then i got a stricture in my colon had that fixed now...
Welcome Maria...and yes do tell...I have a permanant ileostomy due to colon inertia and pelvic floor issues just made it permanant in january...revision in april due to stricture...finally doing...
I had mine out in january due to diverting colitis...fyi colon inertia and pelvic floor dysfunction...told doc why keep it if i am never going to ever use it again and always the possibility of colon...
It is not a form of cancer...your intestines are slow... try eating more fiber...do internet research amitiza may or may not help all it did was give me the runs....30 days is a loooog time not to...
It worked fine I had the doc check it a few times and it worked fine the swelling went down a few days later bleeding was not much. the finger is in a short time like a minute or so the doc felt...
That is all that happened to me and some minor discomfort..Yes take off the appliance to let him check it.Thenall you have to do is reapply it after he is done....DEBBI...
When I was in for my small bowel blockage the surgeon there stuck his pinky in my stoma (it felt weird ) and said that it was very tight. When I say my original surgeon he tried and he could not...
Thanks Windy city all i know he will go in on the side then cut around the stoma and fix the muscle and put it all back. to be in for 2 days...will let all know how it turns out...DEBBI...
HERE HERE I hate the NG tube it is the worst thing ever....DEBBI...
My surgeon is in chicago, il. When he did the permanant ileo he also fixed a hernia he tightened the stoma area which might be the cause of the stricture. Not sure but i really like my surgeon. We...
I do...I had permanant illeo surgery in January of this year..i could not figure out why my stoma's output was different but i just let it go. I had a small bowel blockage in feb and the doc said...
I have colonic inertia, chronic constipation and pelvic floor issues . i did all the tests never did the gastric emptying though. I did a loop ileostomy for 14 months it worked great I did have some...
I have gotten many samples and the 2 that i am leaning to are the hollister convex system and coloplast convex system I am just waiting as I do not want to order supplies then my stoma changes...
Ohhh I feel your pain especially with that dang tube I just spent 6 days in for a small bowel blockage fortunately it resolved its self. I now need to see if the surgeon will fix my stoma as there is...
I am about 6 weeks out of surgery and have been having issues with the pouch either not sticking or causing an irritation....I can't use anything with tape but those last a bit longer if i can stand...
So sorry you are going thru this. i don't know how i can help you but I can pray DEBBI...
A good WOCN a good support group even though it will be for a short time and most of all prayer...DEBBI...
You need to see a Doctor ASAP 9 weeks no bm....that is dangerous...I have colon inertia and pelvic floor dysfunction I have had a loop ileostomy since nov of last year it is the best thin i ever did....
So sorry that you have to put up with that !!!DEBBI...
sorry I can't help you. My mucus is stuck and won't come out at all.DEBBI...
I just want to say I love them. It does take some time to put them on your bag and if your output is liquid it may come out of the hole. In the middle of the night i can release air with out being...
Haven't been on for a while I have a loop ileostomy and my output is not watery but thicker but that now explains some of my constipation issues. I would wait and see how it acts for a while before...
I have a loop and mine is fine I have not have had any problems..the only thing is that I have to cut the wafer each time since my stoma is an irregular shape....It sticks out just fine...after 9...
Go ahead eat the blueberries they turn your output a nice dark blue color.....I eat them with no problems...try some just don't over do it Trixiemom...
Oh Tracy I am so sorry for you hopefully you will do better when you get home...still praying for you God bless Trixiemom...
Praying for you Tracy....Trixiemom...
Oh tracy I feel so bad for you but hopefully the surgery will work for you...you have been thru so much God Bless and still praying for you ....Trixiemom...
I hope everything will finally turn around after He fixes you up...Still praying God Bless...Trixiemom...
I use the vents as i have a lot of gas. Maybe you should check each time that it is completely closed. I have a tendency to check it as my was open once and could not figure out why it smelled till i...
Oh Tracy.....I am so sorry you are going thru this. I am praying for you to get better soon!!! Keep us informed God Bless Trixiemom...
Tracy...I am so sorry that you are having so much trouble!!!! I wish i could be there to hold your hand. I will pray that things turn around and soon. Unfortunately I am thinking that I might wait...
Tracy...Praying for you...hope all is fine....i really want to now how you are doing as I am seriously thinking of doing the same as you next year. I want a mini tummy tuck. I am still am afraid of...
Mine is also all over the place sometimes liquid and sometimes thick. i think it depends on what you eat also. just my 2 cents worth Trixiemom...
I use the vents and I make up a box at a time. Make sure you are using the type of alchol they say. I love the vents a pain to put on but worth the effort. Trixiemom...
Very selfish. My kids are happy that I had mine done. I am not in the bathroom as much as before. They have only one problem with me and (Buttons) I tend to tell the kidos what color my poop is after...
Success story here Have been using the slims for about 4 1/2 months. LOVE them as they are slimmer than the regular ones. I do use a whole one compared to using a 1/2 one. But I do not have to...
Ok I figured it out just click on the email button under my name then you can email me talk to you soon...Trixiemom aka Debbi...
lifeinterrupted...I am not sure if I can post my email or if you can... but you can ask away and i will figure out how to do it. I will check this forum again or post how to email me...Trixiemom...
Lifeinterrupted....My loop output goes from liquid to thick depends on what I eat. Not to get graphic but if I eat cooked broccoli my output is green and thick. In the hospital it was mushy/liquid....
I have a loop Ileo. Have not had any problems with it. No leaks, blow outs etc. Just the occasional bag pop off due to the placement (my choice) I 1/2 in. above belly button due to loose skin lower....
I love the ez vents. I even think some people reuse them. I have a loop ileo but I produce lots of gas. Tried to figure out the cause but I always have been a "gassy" person. I make up a months worth...
Mine is.....trixie nameof my silkie terrier andmom because I am a mom...Trixiemom...
Hey I feel for both of you was years before I got any relief...Yuck on the amitiza. If both of you stay persistant you will get results. I stayed focused and got the help I needed. If either of you...
I use the tegaderm as my insurance won't cover the sure seals...I get the 2 x 2(i think they are a little bigger) pieces and cut them in half I use about 3 full sheets (cut in half for 6 pieces) and...
I like the coloplast products...right now it is the sensure click system but with my stoma being so high up have had probs with it popping off if i bump it the right way.I am in the process of...
I have no problems with most foods as long as i chew well.....cooked veggies make my output really thick but lettuce and tomatoes no probs. I still have not tried peanuts not quite ready yet but will...
LOL!!!! Trixiemom...
I have a loop ileo and as of right now it is a permanant one. My surgeon thought that i might in the future go back to pooping the other way some day. (I think NOT!!) He did say it can stay as a loop...