Hi Sarah, thank you for your reply. I just feel so fed up. I suppose it's only 2 weeks back but I feel like it's more. After my reversal and the initial paralytic ileus, I seemed to steam ahead with...
I've just been reading a thread with a comment from Rosemary and noticed that she has her stoma as a result of pelvic prolapse surgery. I have never found anyone on this site with the same reasons...
Long story, but I suffer with a generic connective tissue disorder called Ehlers Danlos syndrome. It basically makes he hyper-mobile (I'm very bending and my joints over extend) which had caused a...
I had an ileostomy reversal on the 31st May. I'm not sure if my experience will help you or not as I have literally been 're-connected' and don't have a j-pouch. However, I will agree with each of...
Hi Sarah I'm in the UK too in Cheshire. I've just had my ileostomy reversed (3 weeks ago) and although I had my ileo for different reasons then you, (my bowel was 'strangled' by mesh from previous...
Hi Sarah I too have an ileostomy and am based in the UK. I had mine in June last year and have had quite a few holidays since and now don't panic at all! The first thing I did was get myself some...
Was just thinking that it doesn't really matter if you're in the UK or not - you could still offer some pearls of wisdom! ;-))...
Hi! I am due to have my ileostomy reversal in April, however I'm really struggling with an increase in my weight at the moment and am considering joining a Slimming World group. (hope I'm allowed to...
Got a great deal from travelinsurancemedical.co.uk - good luck getting your sorted and thanks for your help x...
Thank you - i'll give it a go now. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute!!!...
Me again! I'm going on holiday on Friday and am looking for an annual insurance policy that covers me for a temporary ileostomy and not having much luck! I'm based in the UK and would be grateful if...
P.S I've just got home!!! x...
Thank you everybody - you're all a fabulous source of information! Went straight to the hospital and they were brilliant. Took x-rays of my chest and tummy and got me started on an IV straight away....
Thank you Stephanie. Will let you know how I get on. xxx...
Hi. I feel so terrible. Went out yesterday evening and had 3 large glasses of wine. More than a little tipsy but other than that felt fine. Changed my bag for a fresh, larger one for the night but...
Thanks for your reply! i will definitely try some of your suggestions and see how it goes. I also tried the marshmallow trick prior to a family meal out today and that really helped!...
Hi! Im new to this site but I've been trying to get some answers to my questions by reading lots of the threads so thought it would be better to just register and ask! I had an emergency ileostomy in...