The idea is to do with having a thicker stool. Primarily it would be a concern for those with bowel surgery - but with 'normal' functionality (j-pouch, resections, etc). The thought is that drinking...
I partially disagree with Rosemary on the previous post. Everyone is different and I have always liked thick output and felt much better from it. I know at least one research paper that has the same...
After my first op (open incision) it took me about 6 weeks to feel average wearing jeans. I used suspenders to take the pressure off using a belt. Took another month before I could comfortably wear a...
Never had a single problem with salad. It took me a long time to get comfortable with it, however. First to get comfortable that it won't cause a blockage and, secondly, that you see it coming out in...
Day 3 update lost the catheder = woohoo!! Walked about 15 laps of the ward with only a little bit of morpheine. Had two solid meals some steak and mash and chicken and vegies. 3 loose movements so...
Day 2 update. lost the ketamine infudion and now only on pca for morpheine. Still.on clear fluids but felt much better with them today. I walked a few laps of the ward and i am now largely...
Day 1 update - surgery took about 3.5hrs. the procedure was a little more difficult than hoped due to some adhesions but surgeon was overall happy - im on a ketamine infusion, morpheine pca and...
Howdy, Just about to head off to the hospital to have my reversal. Mine isn't a J-pouch - I have a bit of sigmoid colon left so it will be an ileosigmoid anastomosis. Currently starving due fasting...
When my surgeon did my recent scope he said it was all good except for some diversion colitis. He commented that this was expected as the colon wasn't getting the nourishment it needed. When I asked...
Hey, I'm having my first international flight this Wednesday for a work conference in Vegas. I've flown about 10 times in the past year in Australia with no issues with the security or the flying...
Per my previous comment "Don't worry about any issues with emptying the bag sideways - it's still easy. But wearing the bag sideways does mean the filter is less effective as it clogs more easily."...
I love my stealth belt. With it I do any activity I can imagine. Only time I don't use it is when I'm sleeping or in my "at-home" mode and don't want to have a belt. Don't worry about any issues with...
Howdy, I had my scopes on Saturday and my small bowel and remaining sigmoid colon both look normal. So my surgeon is scheduling reversal surgery in late November. The surgery will need to be open as...
I take probiotic yoghurt with my ileostomy. Doc recommended it. His thoughts are that it can't hurt. I'm happy with that (and it's really yummy yoghurt)...
Hi, 10months after my ileostomy surgery my surgeon wants to have a look at my small bowel and what remains of my colon. He commented that they can do an ileoscopy and put a camera up the ileostomy....
My surgery was emergency and I have a scar running down the centre of my abdomen - don't think the doc could have made it bigger unless he broke my ribs. It took a long time to get back to full...
Howdy, Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on why my output has suddenly changed over the weekend from generally quite thick to liquid. I've been tapering off steroids. Dropped from 3mg to...
If I have peppermint tea it sometimes goes green. Also quite often in the morning I have a yellowy green output. If you hadn't eaten for a number of hours (i.e. you ate early before bed) it is more...
I have an end ileo and I've had no problems with either. Had pizzas with chicken / sausage / mushrooms / capsicum / pineapple, and a lot more. I'm more of a bbq sausage fan than hotdogs though - but...
I use my skin prep wipes as adhesive remover - found they're excellent in removing eakin / adapt rings....
Howdy, So I've been keeping a food log for about 6 weeks and noticed that imodium seems to have some strange effects. Only use it now and then when out exercising or a night out. 1) If I take two...
I generally either see the outer adhesive tape layer coming off or sometimes feel an itch. I use a one-piece hollister [until I change tomorrow] and get anywhere from 2-5 days out of it. The main...
For me it's useful when I'm heading out walking or exercising or out with friends where there isn't a loo near. Also I find it much easier to stay hydrated when it's thicker and means less trips to...
My surgeon recommended metamucil rather than imodium for slowing the transit time. As metamucil will absorb the water - whereas the imodium actually constipates you. Remember - your small intestine...
I went back to work today - and just by chance it was exactly 6 months since I was last at work. Amazing how quickly the time has gone - especially the last 4 months out of hospital. I'm looking...
Cheers, ....and after posting that this morning it was thick - but then it's been very thick all day since. I've been getting a food diary to try and work out what is going on. After 6 weeks I've...
I found the stealth belt to be a life changer. There's been a bit of this on the forum recently- on a post 'horizontal vs. vertical' Due to the position of my stoma my belt line crosses mid way on...
Sigma and windy city, Struggling with the thought of going and getting more surgery and the risk of complications and learning how to use my bowels again - let alone the risk of either UC or crohn's...
Blueheron, I have used the coloplast sensura 2pc "click" that you are referring to above. You DO NOT need to take the pouch off the wafer to rotate it. This was one of the reasons I liked it. It...
SigmaChi - do you have crohn's or UC? I'm looking at closing out my stoma later this year - either an ileum to sigmoid join - or a j pouch depending on what dr's say over the next few months. Still...
Hi, Just wanted to see if anyone else experiences very watery output first thing in the morning? Almost daily I'll have about 50-150ml of yellow/brown very watery output that starts coming out in the...
What brands do mouldable wafers? 1 or 2 pc?...
I was interested in getting them next month - but haven't been able to order yet - the adapt ring is slightly too high for my stoma sometimes....
I've been using a horizontal pouch for the last month. I prefer it as my belt line cuts the middle of my stoma bag. With the horizontal position I can wear all my normal clothes and suits and haven't...
I drink an average of 3L of hydrating fluids (water, sports drinks, herbal tea, juices) a day. I try and have more in the mornings and afternoons but don't restrict myself at night [prefer to get up...
Hi, After getting frustrated with putting on one-piece bags (Hollister Moderna Flex) and having leaks due to poor positioning I decided to go down the route of 2 piece equipment. I was excited by the...
In a similar situation to you - was prescribed Pentasa (Mesalazine) suppositories to stop the bleeding and reduce mucous. They've so far managed to reduce the amount of blood and mucous significantly...
I concur with the above. If I eat early then it doesn't help with my output / I seem to produce hardly anything till I sleep. I sleep right through about half the time and the other half get up to go...
Dairy doesn't seem to impact me in a bad way. Need the milk for the calcium as I'm weaning off steroids. Maybe try yoghurt....
Sometimes it's nice to have a laugh at the little red button (Tirar) on my belly. Was showering today with my bag off and I think she got a bit gassy and with the water running down my belly all...
I think my case is similar to yours Warren. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Colitis in 2006 and had been living an amazingly healthy life until just after my 26th b'day in October 2010. I was on no...
I think it depends on stoma location. Mine is quite high and due to this I have to wear my pants below my stoma. I wear a lot of jeans and belts and if I don't have some form of belt the weight of...
I'm doing my first salsa class tonight (girlfriend has been trying to get me to do it for a year)...hopefully my core is strong enough to handle it! I agree with the standing on one leg. Other...
I got this brochure from my local ostomy association. http://www.omnigon.com.au/images/brochures/Omnigon%20Stoma%20Support%20Guide.pdf Suggests that normal sit-ups are safe. My surgeon's comments on...
I'm currently keeping track of my diet, drinks and output for the next month for the DR's to see what impact food and drinks have on me. After 2 weeks so far of tracking I don't see any patterns that...
Howdy - I use the new hollister one piece. I've also found the velcro gets 'stained' no matter hoe careful I am when wiping. Haven't had a problem with the closures leaking though. In 2.5 months...
My wound had bacteria in it after surgery but the infection never spread to the blood stream. My doc was mainly concerned with localized pains / high fever or spiking fevers / fast heart rate /...
I had never had gas pains pre-surgery (except for the bloating after a colonoscopy). I had one incident a month ago and couldn't work out what I had eaten - lasted all day and was mainly towards the...
For those who answered they have no problem - does this mean it doesn't give you a blockage or it doesn't impact your output? Still trying to work out whether having a salad and having a bit looser...
Had my end ileostomy for 3 months and I've had no problems with lettuce and tomato in sandwiches. Last night had chicken with diced onion and diced tomatoes and no problems at all. I go easy on...