when the pain is so bothersome that I can not sit anymore, I use a small tap water enema. sometimes it takes 4-6 times, and it is a messy situatuation. however, to much surprise you will get what...
Hey all...just a quick note to tell you, that yes you remembered my name, but not the right disease. I never had fibromageria (sp?) Sorry, wrong person....
Sue, I must say, you have the most interesting gadgets and know hows for that ileostomy of yours! What is a stoma cup, and by the sounds of it, I want one too, so where can I get one. I also agree...
hey Kim, Well I must say they have definitely done all the tests on you! It could be galbladder, but that would show up through ultrasound. But ya know, liver enlargement, and fluid shows up with a...
Hi baglady! Just thought I'd tell ya the results I had from the hydrogen....magnificent!!!!!!!! It really did work, and I thank you so much for the info! Hopeso....Again I say, it's all about who you...
hi Kim! sorry it took me a couple of days to respond, we have been in and out of the hospital for tests and what-not...but am home now, and will reply to you /community/emoticons/smile.gif The only...
Kim, Even though I'm very new to this "liver" stuff, I do know a bit about the other related topics you brought up. First of all, yes, liver pain is on the right side, mostly right under the rib...
Thank you bag-lady!!!!! I just went and put the "odor killing" solution in my bag, I hope it works as well for me as it has you!!! Thanks Again!!!!...
Also, I forgot to mention, I have a general surgeon who has done all 10 of my colon surgeries! He is great, and I wouldn't trade him for any colon speacialist or surgeon around! I think it's all...
sorry to interupt, but I have a small question....how does 3% hoydrogen pyroxide help with the emptying of your bag? I too have an ileo, but I didn't quite understand what you meant. Thanks for...
Hey Sweetie... Boy, do I hear your frustration, and ya know the biggest question to me is...If these medical people have never had a stoma, how is it they can tell us whats O.K. and whats not!!!!! I...
Kelly.... I wish you all the luck in the world with your doc's and figuring out if you have "never damage" in the sm. intestines. I have been through like all of you every humiliating test out there,...
I was reading through all your posts, and came across a question asked that I actually do know the answer to. I had a subtotal colectomy also, about 2 years ago. I never had the watery stool, and...
well gingy..... since no one else has responded yet to your last post, let me be the first to tell you what a "jerk" you sound like!!! You want an honest opinion??? I'll give you one!!!! It...
First of all, let me say, I think all of you that have had this surgery, and reading all your journeys through the surgery and then the recovery journey once your home, well, I think, no....wait, I...
Janene, I went to the web site you suggested, and OMG...I was so amazed at this surgery. I want one like right now today!!! How did you go about sceduling one, or seeing if you were a candidate for...
Sally, Your absolutely right, there are very few things in life that compare with the awfullness of an ileostomy. I too woke up after an obstruction surgery with a temp ileo. Then, 5 months later had...
Jen...sorry to hear about all your happenings the past couple days. I'm really sorry to hear about you and your boyfriend. I can't imagine going through this as a woman without a man standing by my...
myrt, I hope this post finds you able to eat more, it's been a few days since I logged onto this site. The answer to your question, yes, I was very malnurished before this ileostmy, I have not been...
Jen, your words of encouragement were refreshing, I too have an ileostomy, my second one actually and it's about 5 weeks old now. I worry continuously about my husband and how he "views" me now, but...
Hello, I have a few questions for anyone who has had or has an ileostomy. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago, it was my 9th colon sugery, and second time with the ileostomy. My memory of my last ileostomy,...
Rob, I too am sorry to hear of all your frequent visits to the bathroom, my suggestion would be to ask for a temporary ileostomy, to allow your intestines rest. I'm no doc, but I have had both, the...
Well, it's been a little over a year since my one and only posting in this forum, and I find myself back here seeking some good advice, counsel from you all. I was given my first ileostomy in Feb of...
Thanks Niki... I couldnt help by noticing you have 3 generations of ostomies??? WOW! The econ seals seem to be working, I did go see my nurse, and that was helpful. I too sut the bag up into my...
thank-you to whom ever posted the last entry. I do have eakon seals but did not know that the paste was a bad thing...I do have a ostomy nurse, 2 in fact..but it always seems I'm such a bother to...
Hello everyone. I trust I am in the right place after reading many of the postings. You all should be given medals for what you have endured. I too have a Ileostmy, but have never been a vicim to...
[red] Hey Anita.. [b][#ff0000] [b][#ff0000]I'm so glad I read your posting..I too am thankful for various things, but as of late, sometimes it's hard to remember them all while struggling with the...