The airplane's are pressurized so there is no problem flying with an ostomy appliance. I wouldn't worry about the heat affecting your appliance either. These ostomy companies know how to make durable...
I too use EdgePark and have the same concerns ..... but the supplies come so quickly, I'm not changing. I used to use Bruce Medical Supply - from Massachusetts. Good service...
So sorry Simply ... it does sound very familiar. I had my j-pouch taken down for the same reason. I now have a permanent end ileostomy. So glad I had the reversal surgery. Good luck...
Ed I was in a study group that attempted the amino acid Glutamine to treat the infection. They had some success. Best of luck Jim...
Chevy, I had the j-pouch surgery many years ago - life was quickly back to 'normal' in about two months. Tackle football might be out - but I play full court basketball 2-3 times a week with no...
Disneynut The ET suggested that I try the convex inserts as well - I found that they led to a great deal of leaking. Over the past 7 years I found that the convatec stomahesive paste works best....
My thoughts are similar to Lauren's - are you also having a good deal of gas as well? Best of luck Jim...
A partial blockage makes a lot of sense - Going out to get some ginger ale right now - thanks a ton!...
Hello, I have had my current illeostomy for several years - every so often I will have a stomach ache followed by pure fluid shooting out of the stoma. It usually continues for a few hours, followed...