Expiration dates are until the end of the period given. So if the 2012 you are referring to is an exp date then you have a whole year! I don't know what goes bad, but it may just be that bags have...
I do not know of any, but I know what you mean with everything you're allows to ear after surgery! I tried as hard as I could to eat meat, chicken breasts and ate string cheese for snacks. Greek...
Hi friends, After years sick with uc, the greatest gift thus far in my life has been getting my life back and I know so so many of you agree that we are thankful for our stomas! I'm on my way to a j...
I stand up in front of sink too. For surprises I keep a bunch of paper towels I've precut there to clean up and hold over stoma, but with the right timing and quickly moving, its okay! Marshmallows...
I well sorta AIM it to the where the water in the toilet bowl just stops so it sorta hits the bowl but can be washed down still. No splash that way. Obviously much easier if stool is not watery. I've...
I've had a lot of luck with OstomySecret's wrap available at http://ostomysecrets.com/wraps.php Its similar to belly bands that others have recommended but does have an interior pouch to slide YOUR...
RUN--I hope you get feeling better soon, that has to be very rough! I know just what you are going through, I was in the hospital for 18 days and then 7 days at home sick leading up to the ER (But...
Yes you definitely may pass small amounts of blood or mucous. It is normal as the rectum still produces mucous or could have inflammation....
Ok thanks! Wipes are ordered! Hope they help and the ostomy nurses give me advice tomorrow. What a drag!...
I know exactly what you mean! I have this soreness and burning too whenever it functions. It doesn't necessarily itch and then when I take it off, there isn't signs of a leak, so I don't know WHAT...
Okay thanks a lot! Doesn't seem like anyone else has had this? Another Dr L special? How are u feeling?...
Hi guys, I had heard of these second stoma openings, but it had always been a mythical "glad I don't have THAT" sorta thing to me. Until tonight. UGH. When I was changing my pouch, I realized that I...
This made me laugh! Very genius!...
Wow that is a high fever! Guess it could be flu, hope you have a speedy ER, if there is such a thing. Maybe You'll feel better after some IV fluids too.....
In hospital I slept on my back of course with a little elevation to bed, but around 2 weeks out (and still unfortunately in hospital) I was able to lay more flat. When I came home about 3 week out I...
So sorry you are having a rough time! Let us kbow what they say, guess they'll want you to go get checked for any source of infection- see what's causing those nasty fevers! Take care!...
Hi all, I will be 6 weeks post-op J-pouch step two and I have a loop ileo. I've had discharge and mucous needing to be expelled out my rear quite a few times a day, but it seems to have gotten worse....
Is there anything between wafer and incision? And are your staples out? Your layout seems like mine but I trimmed about 1/2" off side of my wafer so it wouldn't go over my healing incision..makes me...
Good night! Hope your Tylenol works. Do you pouch OVER you dressings? Is there no other way..if it's the way I'm imagining you wouldn't get a good seal?!...
I know. It makes me very nervous, the urge (and actually expelling the mucuous) up to like 8 times a day. I sure hope it's just the newly created pouch just doing it's thing and not a sign of what's...
If that wasn't clear, recommended (and most effective anti-fever and pain) dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) is 1000mg, so get close to that at least for treating your fever. Just don't exceed 4000mg...
I had fevers through the last half of my 18 day hospital stay with my step two. About 100, slightly lower. They instructed me to use my spirometer more and walk as it could be fluid in lungs. After...
That man is a machine I'm starting to think. He has done so many surgeries that he can do it in his sleep and it's just a routine, no wonder we ended up the same. If this is good or bad, I don't know!...
RUN-- I have the exact same problem (and EXACT SAME SURGEON AND SAME STEP). Had my step 2 five weeks ago now and I've been okay so far.. My stoma is 7/8" and the opening is exactly the same, opening...
Yay, home! Time for some real rest!...
I had my step 2 almost 5 weeks ago and what you are able to do walking wise is completely normal. Just make a conscious effort to walk a tiny bit more each day! You'll get there, but don't be shocked...
Hi Run!! Glad to see how well you are doing. I dunno if you remember me, I am a patient of Dr Lavery too, and was like a month behind you back this spring. Well I had MY step 2 on Sept 22, had a...
Hi, I'm having a problem. For 3 months now, I have had a cough complete with clear phlegm. It stared in June and I had my surgery #1 of 3 for jpouch done on April 19 with no trouble, quick good...
I drove probably about 2.5 or 3 weeks after, once I was of course off pain meds and able to stand the bumps and jarring of country roads. With my open surgery I still had a sensitive incision, and...
I love almonds, but notice every time I eat even just 1/4 cup that it really thickens my output, gets almost grainy and can cause discomfort as it builds up and stays just on top of my stoma. But a...
I Tried mine for the first time last week and was disappoint after the high expectations. It didnt seem completely waterproof as I had thought. I use a Hollister 2 piece and closest to the opening,...
Ok this sounds like a plan. Thanks so much! This site has been a lifesaver more than once :)...
Hey all! Im anew osteomate traveling for the first time with my ileo. I'm on a business trip and had thought my usual wear time of 4 days wouldn't be compromised but I'm feeling like it looks like I...
Hi serenitee! Glad you're doing well! I wash my bags every 2 days with dawn or downy on the advice of my stoma nurse. And i Use a Lysol wipe to clean down in once all rinsed, then they dry and they...
I agree with the ear plugs and sleep mask, they were lifesavers to me in dealing with my roommate and the constant people in and out of your hospital room all night. Comfy clothes (loose waist bands...
Thanks a lot everyone, I'm just gonna do what I can as it comes. I was up for 4 hours in the middle of the night last night but not due to position, once I was up to empty-- I couldnt fall back...
Hello! I am new to this site and am using this along with j-pouch.org to get some advice and read up on everything. Tomorrow I will be 2 weeks post step 1 of a 3 step j-pouch procedure. I had a total...
Not keeping food down, I assume you mean nausea and vomiting is definitely something to see you doctor about. Getting dehydrated and malnourished is as serious as the U.C. is right now for you! Call...
I am a patient of Dr. Ian Lavery and have my j-pouch scheduled for April. I was recommended him by a friend who recently had her j-pouch performed by him, to great results! He is the 3rd in line...
Hi everyone, just have to say that although I'm not single, I know how it is to have uc and wonder about dating. To introduce myself to the healing well crowd, I'm a 21 year old full time college...