How long do I need to wait after having my Jpouch removed and a permanent ileostomy placed before I can have sexual intercourse again? As a female, should I anticipate having any pain/discomfort? Is...
Can anyone give me a good explanation for why one needs to follow a low residue diet after placement of a permanent ileostomy? NO ONE, not in the medical field or anywhere can give me a rational...
I am just three days out of having my (unattached) jpouch removed and a permanent ileostomy placed. right now i have an NG tube and have not eaten since wednesday. while im really anxious about...
i agree with bluglass, but its true that your body will absorb less vitamins in general (and less B12 specifically) so that could effect your energy level. I highly recommend taking liquid vitamins -...
Heidi, Your website is inspirational. I was just saying how I'd like to start a blog for active ostomates... i think it would be so useful to have a venue to discuss issues regarding active...
Like ENIGMAWRAP, the best time for me is either a couple hours after lunch or dinner. Morning is actually worse for me (I never have figured out why). I eat 3-4 marshmallows about 20 minutes before...
I wear the wraps from Ostomy Secrets 24-7. They are FANTASTIC. I don't know what I would've done if I hadn't found them, as my wafer/bag was SO OBVIOUS (especially since I had lost so much wait...
I never change out the bag before/after I go swimming, and I've had no major problems. I find the single-use bags to be bothersome and not worth it. I do put waterproof tape around the edge of the...
For me, the Marshmallows work like a CHARM. I eat 3-4 about 20 minutes to a half hour before changing. Peanut butter and/or bread does nothing. And I take Immodium (6-8) a day, so that doesn't really...
I am about to have my jpouch removed and a permanent ileostomy placed. While i'm sad that my jpouch failed, i'm REALLY looking forward to getting on with my life, getting over the permanent pain and...
I, too, played the "indeterminate" game for too long. I was diagnosed with UC in 2004 and lived with without much issue until November of 2009 when I experienced a flare that lasted 5 months and...
Hello all, I had leakage issues of blood/mucus about a month after my total colectomy. I was prescribed Cipro/Flagyl and within 24 hours had stopped having all leakage problems. They considered it to...