I have to agree that I have seen a lot of stuff in the locker room more offensive than my pouch. By the way, they make a nice "little" pouch that doesn't look like a vacuum cleaner bag which works...
Hi Newcaney, I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 7 years ago right after my 40th birthday. They found the cancer just past the end of my rectum and we decided to do radiation, chemo, surgery and...
It does take awhile to get energy back for sure. I was in hospital for 10 days before going home and I too had to rest after taking a shower. The important thing is to rest when you feel tired, lots...
So glad to hear he is doing so well. I sat on a pillow when sitting up and laid in a recliner quite a bit during the healing process. Each day will be better and better!...
Hi Craftylass, my understanding is the same as Stripeys so perhaps that is a good place to start. After surgery, I left my job of 14 years and have been working from home mostly. Now four years...
Broccoli is definately high on the gas list and one item I pass on most all of the time and yes, it smells awful!...
Tiaeight, Words that my husband said four years ago have stuck with me and they were: Look at your stoma as a new body part that has given you a new lease on life AND that is exactly what I have...
I sleep on my side every night and sometimes on my stomach. It has been four years since my surgery; however, I think I may have used a pillow at first. Give it a try and see how it feels....
Hi Abby; I had colorectal surgery four years ago and now have a stoma and pouch. I have found that is was easier to change my diet quite a bit and I take two imodium every morning for diarhea, gas...
Thank you for the warm welcome here. I am a colorectal survivor first diagnosed 7 years ago right after turning 40. The cancer was found about an inch past the end of my rectum. We decided to do...
Hi All; I am new to the forum and excited to be here. I have had an ostomy for four years and hoping to provide insight into living with a stoma and a pouch. Looking forward to reading and chatting...