Two things make the skin itch around my stoma: glue and hair. I notice the skin gets itchy a day or two before my wafer change. The hair needs cut away after about a week, and the glue needs cleaned...
The only places that concern me with noises are those 'pin drop' quiet places like Church, Doctor's Office Waiting Rooms, etc. There I usually keep my hand over it to muffle the sounds. But if there...
I wear a 12" roll and lock bag, and when I want it smaller I just roll it up and put a good piece of tape on it to hold its smaller size. A 2 piece bag you can adjust it any direction you want,...
I wear a hernia belt for ostomy support. It makes me feel more secure, and it helps prevent pancaking when I'm sitting forward. It is a 4" belt with the opening to fit over the pouch. Actually you...
Wow, this all brings back bad memories. At the end my Crohn's Disease was so bad I could hardly pass stool at all. I kept getting strictures. I had the procedure at the hospital to have everything...
I wish Hollister would use a bit heavier plastic on their bags. I haven't torn one yet, but I can see it happening. I put on a Hollister roll and lock bag yesterday that was defective. It was clamped...
Stephanie, When my Crohn's got worse the garlic, like onions, was too much for my bowel. But if you can take garlic, it is good to combat yeast. KBD...
I'm going to try the 4" Nu-hope belt. I figure the extra support is a good idea. I only wear the Hollister belt in the shower if I forget to take it off :-) KBD...
I only wear a belt during the day. Had the same problem as you--when you shift around at night the belt can pull tighter on one side and slack on the other. I've started using a pouch cover so I...
I did the anti-yeast diet years ago and it was not fun, but sounds like it might be necessary for you. To keep out of trouble with yeast I eat yogurt and frozen yogurt and take 3-5 acidophilus...