I've had my ileostomy since 1990 and my stoma always stuck out enough that I've never had problems with leakage. In the past year my stoma has shrunk alot and doesn't stick out like it used to and...
I can't find the post I read yesterday but want to thank whoever it was for my new odor fighter. I've been using mouthwash for years in my pouch and it doesn't always mask the odor. With the peroxide...
Hi Sue, Thanks for your input. I remember the twinges/soreness when I had my ostomy surgery...it was quite uncomfortable for the first few weeks. All I can think about is trying to heal a spot that...
I've had an ileostomy since 1990 due to Crohn's. When my surgery was done, my rectum was left in with hopes of reconnection down the road with new progress, etc. No problems til the past few years...
It's no fun when you don't have support from your spouse or the ability to discuss your ostomy freely. I've had some of both. I've had an ileostomy (Crohn's disease) since Oct 1990. It was the best...