Dear crlyQ....I am a nurse and see lots of patients with tube feed. That can make your tummy really busy (gas and loose stools). I would think once you start eating normal food it may improve. I got...
Dear Ivy...I appreciate the understanding. I must say my quality of life is 200% better. If you are at the point where a decision must be made soon, I would encourage you to do it. For me, I was...
I have had nothing but support. No one gives me any kind of greif. I joke about it with one of my best friends all the time. But bottom line is that I think it's private. I'm not saying I wouldn't...
I had an ilestomy performed on January 23 of this year after many years of crohn's disease. I find the ostomy a "no-brainer". I have had my share of accidents but all seem to be for a reason that I...
Devin....I had a permanent ileostomy placed on January 23, 2006. At 6 weeks post op I started back at the gym. I have had no problems with leaks or anything. I run on the treadmill and do the...
I too had my incision for my ileostomy cut directly over an old colectomy scar. I am having discomfort...I am almost 5 weeks post op. It gets a little better everyday. It's the worst around my belly...
Dear baglady, I read your post where you mention the rosecollection web site. I have looked there and they seem to have good things. I remember that the company is in England. I have never ordered...
Dear Dot#2-Any regular lingerie should work. I have read other posts that suggest using a tank top as a cover up. I'm not a fan of that. Why do that when you can get a corset or a garter with some...
I also just had ileostomy surgery. I am only 3 weeks post-op. I am also very tired and not myself. I have had other intestinal surgery since I was diagnosed with crohn's. This by far is the most...
On January 23 I had ileostomy surgery. I'm glad I did it. Even though the recovery is slow (wow, am I sore). I did develop an ileus the night I came home and had to go back in for 2 more nights. 8...
I know I sound like a dumb-dumb but do you put the hydrogen peroxide in the bag for the odor? If so how much? Some one told me about the marshmallow trick and I thought you put a marshmallow in the...
After much thought, many consultations, and much research I have decided to get the ileostomy. After 14 years of crohn's, colon cancer, and poop accidents I'm ready to go. I will be having the rectum...
I am considering an ileostomy...13 years crohn's, colon ca in 96, incontinence, feeling sick 99% of the time, leave of absences from work etc.. you all know the drill. Every now and then I think of a...
I have read posts asking about taking a bath or showering. Am I wrong to assume you can shower without a bag? If a little drips out, no big deal right? Are there times when the ostomy is quiet or is...
Hi Holly's mom...I am also a crohn's person who has the disease in the colon. I am too facing the decision whether to have the ileo. Like Holly I am trying to delay it. But after every scope my GI...
Thats a tough one. First I'm sorry to hear your ex to be is such a S.O.B. How crule. First I would call my GI office. I always go through his nurse first. Tell her your plight. If no luck, I would go...
I am looking for guidience. I have had crohn's for 13 years. It has progressively gotten worse. I am med dependent bigtime. I have has a resection for colon ca in 96'. I am now dealing with...
I actually logged onto the ostomy site to pose a question regarding married life with an ostomy and issues with intamacy. I do not currently have an ostomy but have little colon left due to crohn's...