The leak is coming from under the wafer, and based on the measurements you gave, my stoma is short. It's strange though. I've used this same wafer/ring combo for years with no issue. I'll definitely...
I've had my ileostomy for over three years now. Never had to deal with leaks; I never really got them. That changed today. I sprung a leak this morning. Figured it was no biggie, so I popped on a new...
My entire right leg went numb after my ileostomy procedure. They never explained what caused it--possibly a nerve got pinched while lying on the operating table--but it did eventually regain feeling....
Awesome! I'll order some of the Bravas the next time I order supplies. I think I remember using something similar to those when I was still using Hollister products. Theirs didn't work so well,...
It's almost spring and I'm in the market for some good waterproof tape, or something of the like. I always feel more comfortable swimming when I'm taped up/sealed in some way, but thus far I've never...
I had to sit on one of those hemorrhoid donuts for a long time....
Aaaand now I'm sitting here tensing and relaxing my butt muscles....
What's the logic behind the no swimming after diarrhea thing?...
I don't know if you have tried it already, but applying Clobetasol to granulomas works like a charm for me. I dab some on whenever I change my setup and it's usually gone within 2-3 changes....
Welcome man. I got my ileostomy in June and love it. I haven't felt this good in ages. They ripped out my rectum too, so I'm stuck with it. Glad that you're dealing with the whole process so well....
Here's the deal. About a year ago I was eating out and ordered crab and shrimp. Not too long into my meal my throat and cheeks began to swell. Naturally I stopped eating, left, and chugged some...
I got mine on June 25th, 2012. It'll be eight months old in two days! xD Oh, and I'm nineteen....
I don't use powder or wipes. I did at first, I've found that my appliance sticks better if I don't use the wipes. The only time I use powder is if I have yeast, then I throw some nystatin on it and...
Peanut Butter works for me....
Hmm. I won't be having a takedown. I wonder if I should still be careful with the lifting....
So, I am almost four months post surgery for my ileostomy, (October 25th will be four months), and I am looking to get back into a workout routine. I was just curious as to whether or not I will have...
You guys are helping me out a lot, loving all the feedback! I've been worried about long-term complications of having an ileostomy, are there any? Seeing as I would have this thing the rest of my...
Thanks for all the feedback folks, it's easing my mind a bit. What's bothering me now is just questions having to do with life: "How will this affect my sleeping? Can I sleep in any position?" "Will...
Hey, I'm 19 years old and have been living with Crohn's/ UC for about eight years. I've tried all the medication there is... and some of it works for a while, but I always end up flaring up again....