First of all, I find it hard to believe that there were 49 views to this post and not 1 reply. Hey people! Also, it appears that you are living somewhere where there is government sponsored health...
OSTOMY APPLIANCE STANDING POSITION IN FRONT OF SINK CHECK LIST - Hand mirror - Skin prep? - Pouch - Blow dryer - Wafer - Stoma powder? - Sure seal - Tincture of Benzoin - Q tips -...
Do not do the prep. It sounds like the doctor's office just read from a script that generally applies to "normal" people who have colons. NO prep....
I just want to get rid of that goose egg in the reply column. This sounds strange, but it's true. Sprinkle some brown sugar on your stoma and it will shrink!...
I have some Eakin Seals you are welcome to. Let me know where to send them....
Christine, you know better. Now drink a lot of red wine....
I've had my ileostomy for almost 12 years and have not had a blockage of any kind. Lately, I've been craving some of those old favorites like popcorn, corn on the cob, etc., but your report on the...
I believe you said that your husband had is ostomy surgery four weeks ago. And that he became suddenly sick leading to his operation. This is a very short period of time considering the type of...
I've been having a sigmoidoscopy done annually every year for more than 10 years. They always knock me out cold. Works fine for me....
The output from your ileostomy is supposed to be runny. Codeine and most other narcotics tend to make you constipated. Sounds to me like you're on track....
You know, all this sounds like a simple application education. If you take the time to view the many videos on You-Tube I'll bet you will get 5-7 days a wear time out of the appliance. Once you get...
I never use my seat belt....
Just want to get rid of that goose egg in the reply column. Good luck with your doctor's appointment....
I've had my ileostomy since October of 2006...going on 12 years. Compared to how things were before then my life is now perfect in every way. I'll be 78 soon....
When you say "about an inch", do you mean one inch from your abdomen? If the overall length is one inch from your abdomen I'd say that's very good. You certainly don't want it to be flush with your...
Here's a thought for you. Paste an appliance on your abdomen, put a little water in it, and go about your business for a day or so....
I'm sure you will get many responses, but first things first. I recommend that you and your surgeon agree as to where the stoma will be placed on your body. It's important....
Try using Tincture of Benzoin as a skin prep....
Exactly. The diversion colitis has been there for years. To me it is a minor distraction. Occasionally, I'll get a stabbing sensation with an "urge" to use the bathroom, but all it takes is a quick...
I had my ileostomy done in 2006. They left my rectum intact and I too have a discharge of mucous mixed with a little blood. I have diversion colitis in my rectum which my gastro guy monitors...
Just want to get rid of that goose egg in the reply column. There are many sites where you can find the information you're looking for...UOAA, You Tube and Ostomy Support (Inspire), to name a few....
Got time to read through this? This routine has been working for me for a long long time: OSTOMY APPLIANCE STANDING POSITION IN FRONT OF SINK CHECK LIST - Hand mirror - Skin prep? - Pouch - Blow...
I'm sorry, but I don't have a suggestion. I would, however, be interested in knowing how you progress through this journey....
Actually, that whole process takes me about 15 minutes...once a week....
OSTOMY APPLIANCE STANDING POSITION IN FRONT OF SINK CHECK LIST - Hand mirror - Skin prep? - Pouch - Blow dryer - Wafer - Stoma powder? - Sure seal - Tincture of Benzoin - Q tips - Rubbing alcohol -...
I would make it very clear to the surgeon as to where you would like to have your stoma placed. It's important. Also, that you want a stoma that protrudes out from your body...not flush...not...
Lay off the bananas!...
I HOPE there is no such thing as reliable reusable ostomy pouches. Throw those suckers out. New pouches, etc., don't take up that much room. Have a nice trip....
I've been using Friar's Balsam Tincture of Benzoin for many years, successfully. I don't know what I would do without it....
I don't know how to help. It's obvious that you have a lot of knowledge about Crohns and ostomies. I had one foot in the grave around 11 years ago. I had severe ulcers from my throat all the way down...
Traces of blood produced by the stoma are normal. The stoma is the end of your small intestine with blood always present....
The skin around your stoma will not heal until you ALLOW it to heal. Despite what your WOCN told you, if you continue to replace your wafer every 2-3 days you are, in effect, interrupting the healing...
Listen to Christine1946. Apply a coating of tincture of benzoin, blow dry, then install your appliance. Tincture of benzoin is available at your pharmacy without a prescription. If you look it up on...
I had a thought to share with you but it seems that Shaz blocked it....
Ostomy prep STANDING POSITION IN FRONT OF SINK CHECK LIST - Hand mirror - Skin prep? - Pouch - Blow dryer - Wafer - Stoma powder? - Sure seal - Tincture of Benzoin - Q tips - Rubbing...
I have the answer to this one. As you said, stuff just sloshes around till the space fills up. I had most of a lung amputated recently and they explained that "stuff" would fill the space eventually....
OK...OK...No one wants to touch this one. Neither do I. I just want to get rid of that goose egg in the reply column. Good luck, sir....
I've been using the Hollister two piece arrangement for about 11 years. I have no complaints with their products. I use tincture of benzoin as a skin prep and consistently get seven days wear time....
I am old enough to know better, but I got hooked on pain meds right after my surgery. I was on percocet for three years. I made up pains just to get the prescriptions from my doctor. He was not happy...
I'm hesitant to print this, and it sounds silly, but I read where if you sprinkle brown sugar on the prolapsed stoma it will retract. Keep your blow dryer handy. It is imperative that no moisture...
I hate to see a post go unanswered. Your surgery was done in December of 2015? That's a year and a half ago. You should have a pretty good handle on the situation by now. All I can say is to continue...
Just want to get rid of that goose egg in the reply column. We can't know who (whom?) you are addressing without a name....
Seashell - That's the most comprehensive explanation of rectal mucus discharge that I've ever read. Thank you!...
The list of "no-no's" of things not to eat is long. I have completely stayed away from things like mussels, any kind of clam, snail salad, corn on the cob, mushrooms and so on. Whatever I eat is...
Mackster - Is your heart in good condition? If so, I repeat, do your homework. You can be "better than ever". Take the time, ask questions you normally wouldn't ask, embarrass yourself if that what...
I use rubbing alcohol. It will sting if you have raw skin. My skin is great because I have been using Friar's Balsam Tincture of Benzoin as a base application. I've been using the Friar's for years...
Just want to get rid of that goose egg in the reply column. Good luck Christine....
If your colorectal surgeon said that you might have "problems" with sexual function I think he should have reworded that. You will probably have to change the way you perform. With a little homework...
I'm replying just to get rid of that "0" in the reply column. I had my ileo done 11 years ago and still have mucous discharge. It was a concern for the first couple of years but I've learned to live...
I've had my ileostomy for 11 years and, so far, I've never experienced an emergency like that. I think what I would do is excuse myself saying that I had a personal emergency and head for home....