Well im glad they are getting to the bottom of it. There is no rush to make this decision and its nice in someways to have a choice but now is the time to just take it easy for a while with family...
Good lord Sarah you certainly have been through the mill. I sure hope they get you sorted!!! xx...
I can relate to this and hope this helps. I separated from my wife about 6 months ago now on a amicable basis and it was nothing to do with my stoma, well it was to the intent that the better i got...
@WINDY CITY. Thanks for your posting about your situation, i sure hope things work out for you too xx...
Hi Uc wife Thanks for your advice but The reason for my marriage has nothing to do with my stoma, infact i will give my wife her due here and say that she has been great throughout, the problem lies...
Hi Sarah Mmmmm thanks, a couple good tips there that i shall ponder over. I am a gentlemen offcoarse and am in no haste just jump in the sack but wondering hands in the heat of moment is something i...
Hi everyone, Its been yonks since my last post but just wanted to pop in for an update on me and a question at the end... My stoma is 2 now and have no probs at all,my running is back to where it was...
Hi Sarah,long time no hear,sorry to here your having a bit of a rough patch! You mentioned a sauna,i can relate to something on those lines as i work in a large dairy doing maintainance and when one...
Hey,I had mushrooms the other day,although i never had any problems with them i did notice a few huge chunks that must of escaped my gnashers! Next time i will make sure i thoroughly chew them as...
Hey,im no specialist on this matter but i see no reason why not,i dont go to the gym but i do run alot and i never had any probs but i did start back up very slowly,just take it very easy for a while...
I agree with sarah,I also shower bagless,i find it so much better than with one on....i too use the hairdryer treatment if i do shower with one on and have melted many of bags in the process,i didnt...
This is also a concern of mine,i was first told that i would also have to have my um 'stump' removed if i was to stay with the stoma and have it made permanent,but after my last appointment with my...
On My first day back to work after my op all my workmates had tesco shopping bags stuck to their bellies..........
I had the same problem Sarah,but i think i got through in the end!...
Hi Dan,i just sent you an email Have a safe trip ROF...
Hi Sarah I took a 2 week course of anti-biotics for a toe infection about 6 months ago, i had hardly no changes to output,maybe just a tad runnier but they never worked as a month after that i had...
Grand canyon now that is a hike,we not used to that heat here in somerset uk. *****Indycat****** Nothing for me now is any different to be honest,i have always kept myself well hydrated and if its...
I forgot to add that i want to thank all the people on here who gave me advice,a truly fantastic site. You guys have been my motivation!!!! *IRONMUM* Looking forward to seeing your running posts in...
I used to spend quite alot of time on here when i was at my worse and with me feeling well again i just thought id drop by and say hello,After suffering with UC for almost 4years with the last year...
Fantastico, great blog and it looks like i will be get some tips from you in the very near future...... This quote always kept me motivated,its from the late,great Barry Sheen." Dont wait for your...
Hi ucfree My profile pic is one of angus young from ACDC. As regards to it flopping around,it doesnt really, or if it does then i hardly notice it....i wear compression top and shorts so its quite...
Crazy...GET AWAY!!!!!!!!! I was a very keen runner before my op and even more so after it,i run every other day and I am back racing again mainly 10ks but with the odd half marathon chucked in,once i...
Hi ironmum I live in yeovil,somerset and im a member of the local running club there,not to many people know about my ileo to be honest but the ones that do are great about it,we have a laugh and...
I really feel for you ironmum,i know what its like to be missing something you really enjoy.......I personally would love to do a ironman but my swimming is terrible but maybe one day. You say your...
Hi ironmum Im a very keen runner to,i compete in 10ks and half marathons and i run every other day,im 6 months post op now and im nearly up to the same fitness level as i was before my op,i raced...
Me and my wife are going to try for another baby and was just wondering as i had a subtotal colectomy 6months ago then would it in anyway affect my sperm count,i dont have a problem with getting ummm...
Im a 37 year old bloke from england and im 4months post op,i have absolutely no regrets about having my ileostomy. I have not got a problem with having a bag,as for me and like so many on here it...
I went to Thorpe park(england) last week and i had a fantastic time,i went round and round,up and down on coasters the lot with no probs but i did check just to make sure my bag was still...
Thanks for all the comeback,im still relatively new to all this but i have no complaints as i feel so well and living with a bag is no way near as bad as i thought,i will ask my stoma nurse just...
Im 4months post surgery and feeling great but i have been experiencing some blood on the stoma,at first i thought it was coming out of the stoma itself but when i take the bag off i can see little...
It wasnt much of a shock to me as i knew i was having it done,if it was an emergency then i think i would of been worse BUT it definately takes time to adapt so give yourself time to get your head...
Thanks for the replies......Well i been on them now for 5days and although the output is watery im glad to say there is no other issues as yet,i dont think the toe is getting any better though,may...
I totally agree with christine,dont let one person put you off. It is a massive decision to make and i swung back n forth loads of times until i decided that enough was enough and took the plunge as...
Im 3 months on from my laprascopic sub total colectomy and everything is great but i have a toe infection and been given some oral antibiotics to take. Just curious if these are ok to take as i have...
I had surgery 3months ago and i feel great,im also a very active athletic person who runs half marathons and 10k races,i run 4 times a week and my ileostomy has not stopped me once,i also eat...
Im one month post laprascopic sub total colectomy and i experience a belly ache every now and again,my output almost stops for a while and when he starts again the putput is almost like water but...
Probiotic! Like i said its still early days but so far so good.....! Had a belly ache lastnight,i forgot to peel the skins on my spuds(wont be forgetting to do that again) but all seems in working...
Killcolitis,with regards to your questions. I am in the UK and i have had loads of help with finding the right bags,helping to change,empty and any other assistance i need,i have a stoma care nurse...
Hello everyone,im new to this forum,i spent most of my time on the UC forum. I had surgery(laprascopic sub total colectomy) one month ago,i battled UC for about 3 years and the last year was sure...
Its been 1 month now after my surgery and i am feeling real well,had a few probs along the way(heamatoma and a blockage) which were both bloody painful,they both cleared relatively quickly though....
Just clocking in to let you know that i may be going home today,4 days after the op and i feel good but offcoarse sore and also apprehensive as i dont want to go home to soon incase some problems...
Just thought id drop a line and say that everything is well after my surgery,cant believe its finally done. Its been just over 2 days now and am walking and moving around well,i was even walking...
Have took my laptop to hospital on the off chance that i would get an internet connection there and im well chuffed that i have,so just want to thank you for the good luck and reassuring message you...
This will most propably be my last post i send before i become colonless,i have just started to take some high calorie drinks the hospital gave me which taste lovely then i have to start that drink...
Hello mate,i totally understand your situation.......I too have a 8month daughter and i have been struggling with my UC for about 2years now! None of the drugs i take work anymore and im just...
Hi,i live in the UK too and i think AnnaG has hit the nail on the head there and covered everything. I personally have had no problems at all with the NHS,infact i am more than pleased with the way...
Im sheduled to go under the knife on oct 28th. In a strange way im looking forward to it,(but i know as the date gets nearer then i will most definately be bricking it)i never ever thought id say...
Thanks very much for all your output of which most of it was very encouraging. I recognize some of your names from the UC forum too, after deciding about surgery i thought id come and have a look...
Hello to you all,im a 36 year old male from england and i have had UC now for nearly 4 years,the last 18 months has been real bad and i am going down the surgical route,hopefully the sooner the...
Hi guys and thanks for your replies. I have tried alot of things i.e aloe vera,probiotics,physillium powder all to no avail and whenever i hear someone say "Try this!" i get my hopes up a bit and go...