I have taken two cruise trips to Alaska first the inside passage, then Denali Park and Glacier Bay. Also several hours on the train from Fairbanks to Seward Alaska.Both are beautiful and you should...
Hi Chrissy, I suffered with U/C for 20 years before the doc's decided the colon was too shot to respond to anything but surgery. It was a blessing for me as I was finally able to do all the...
I use SG3 Deodorant and I buy it in 240 ml bottles at Shoppers Home Health Care. It is not cheap but it works 100% I also do not count drops but rather just put a squirt in the pouch. There is never...
It really should not give you a problem. I am supposing you know there are ostomy belts that help to keep things secure, and I always wear one. Your bathing suit will also keep the pouch from moving...
Coke helped me many times early on when I got total blockages. Regardless of the time, day or night I would drink a full can of coke as quickly as possible and jump into a very warm shower letting...
When soap is used in Hard water it actually forms an insoluble curd that is NOT there when used with soft water. The silky slippery feeling is because that curd is NOT left on your skin. Convatec...
Hopefully the stelth belt will help, I have not tried one. I, like you, have the complete ostomy and "Ken" butt. My stoma is about at the belt line so after walking or moving about, the trousers tend...
Convatec makes a Hydrofibre Dressing they call "Aquacell" Many years ago when my butt was taking so long to heal the Ostomy nurse put part of a 4x4 dressing between the cheek and each time she came...
I would suggest NO ONE wants a bag but our Quality of life and recommendations from our physicians dictate what is best for the future. In my case after 20 years of U/C the team of Dr.s said the...
I don't know if this will help, but I get up a minimum of twice a night to empty the pouch, sometimes three to four times depending on how much fluid I have drinking in the few hours before bed time....
As you will see from the postings, most of us have found this operation a blessing giving us back a near normal life compared to what we suffered for many years before. Like the others have said, it...
Of course only you can decide what is best for you, but I also had U/C for 20 years before going for a complete Illeostomy (no choice) and it was the best thing that ever happened for me. No more...
Hi Sunny13, I have been using Hollister for 14 years and for the most part am satisfied with the 2 Piece "Lock & Roll" system however that said, I recently got samples from CONVATEC who have what...
If there is an indent or uneven surface around the stoma I would suggest using a thin bead of powder right around the stoma where it joins your body and then a a "barrier ring" or "seal" to level the...
Two piece has more advantages IE: If you encounter a defective bag you can just change the bag and not the wafer (Less expensive). You can flush it to clean the entire bag as frequently as you want...
How about sleeping on a bagel ? LOL. Or one of those floating air mattresses with all the pockets in them? Just kidding, but we can't lose our sense of humor right!...
I have never had the problem you describe, but what about the sealed packets you sometimes get in restaurants where they serve ribs and messy finger foods?...
Have you tried using it as a deodorant in the pouch and where do you get it? WaterMaster...
Unfortunately many of us may describe "Pain" differently so the more specific you can be in describing the TYPE of pain and anything about the timing IE: just after eating, or all the time etc. the...
I guess I was very fortunate as I don't recall having any issues post surgery other than the butt taking its time to heal. I would suggest you call a WOC nurse in your area you may have talked with...
I have had my stoma for over 14 years now, and just recently I started to get what I call "Turtle Necking" where the stoma that usually protrudes 1-1/2 to 2 inches goes inside itself like a Turtle...
Hi Kris 15, I can only speak for myself but I love Chinese food as well. I have had a complete end Ostomy for 14 years and have NEVER had an issue with eating Chinese food. Try a small portion the...
If anyone should ever experience the problem I just had with an accidental dump on the carpet this can be a life saver. I had a minor accident once before, and even a professional cleaner was unable...
Hi Eva Lou, Well problem solved....If it should ever happen to you again, use "Hydrogen Peroxide" 3% as sold in the dollar store. I soaked it on the stain full strength, let it sit for about 10...
Has anyone ever had success in cleaning a carpet after a pouch accident? Last night after returning home from a function as I was getting changed the drain on my pouch suddenly opened dumping about...
I would suggest taking 1 & 1/2 times what you would normally use in the same time period just to be safe. No matter where you go people have Ostomies, so supplies should be available in town although...
No one "Wants a bag" but everyone that really needed one will tell you they are much better off post surgery than what they were suffering pre-surgery. It really is no "Big deal" and in fact even has...
Hi Dashin, I have been buying my supplies on e bay for years.. I use Hollister as well, so just search by Hollister and product number. Free delivery in the USA. I live in London so very close to...
The most enjoyable way to thin things out, is over a glass of "Wine" I find that for me it makes everything almost like water in very short order with no further issues. Good luck!...
I can only relate whats works for me having had several blockages. Mine were all caused by foods that do not breakdown in the process and so can form a damn at the stoma. For me it is Corn on the...
Yes we have several dollarama stores in our area as well as dollartree stores so I will check them out. Thanks for the info, especially on how much water to add. I will give it a try.......will let...
Hi Larasmom. No I have not tried that yet. I had tried a regular mouth wash several years ago at someones suggestion, but it burned the stoma and turned it white for awhile so I did not try again....
I experienced that problem a few times in the beginning as well and it was not a funny sight. I learned quickly there are pouches by all manufacturers that have a cover right on every pouch front and...
After seeing here on the forum that several folks used or recommended "Nitrogen Peroxide" 3% as an inexpensive deodorant for the ostomy pouch, I decided to give it a try as the commercial deodorants...
For me it was after 20 years of U/C when all the heavy meds were no longer effective and the final scope said my colon was like hamburger for the first 2 feet from the rectum up, that we decided to...
I have not heard of that one, but I have used the Natura Convex by Convatec with moldable technology that forms a snug fit around the stoma. The adhesive on the wafers is very good as well. I...
Hi there, I also have and end elio but I guess I am one of the really fortunate ones as I have almost no issues at all. The only exception are a couple of items that are almost guaranteed to cause a...
Hi Prayerful, well what a coincidence I too had a heart attack 7 years ago followed by 6 bypasses through open heart surgery and I am also 78 years old. I have been taking the low dose aspirin ever...
Thanks embersglow, Thats also a good tip as I like that way as well, for a change. I purchased a sponge kneeling pad at Wal*Mart and kneel on my right knee (the same side as my stoma) The tailpiece...
Hi Mary Anne, first I would discuss this with the manufacturer of who's products you are using. They are all very helpful and have heard of just about every situation. I would suggest you could go...
I found the round innertube type cushion very helpful at taking the pressure off. In fact I found a soft circular cushion with a hole in the center like a large life saver, on a solid base but like a...
It can take awhile for the rectum to heal shut after the surgery and length of time varies by patient but it will heal and you will be pleased with the end result. Good luck....
I have a permanent Ileostomy 14 years and after 20 years of U/C it is a blessing. I too empty whenever I go to a washroom by personal choice its quick, its easy and now I do everything I did before...
Hi Amanda, we are wishing you all the best on this journey.I can't tell you much about the J pouch experience because mine is and end elio so the pouch is permanent. After 20 yrs of UC and all the...
Just a quick tip for anyone that finds there is not much room to work when emptying the pouch. Try sitting on the throne in reverse (Facing the toilet tank) the bowl is much wider towards the back....
I have been using Hollister as well for 14 years now. I also use the new Image Flextend with no issue with the tape edge. I just feel it gives me more security against leaks. I believe there is a...
Ha,Ha that will be hard to top for sure!...
Thanks for your comments. I have been trying both convex flanges and barrier rings with my current flextend flanges and both seem to work equally successfully . In that I have a large supply of bags...
I totally agree with Eva Lou, no one will ever know you have a bag if you choose to go that route. After 20 years of U/C and now 14 with an elio (bag) there is no comparison, and while no one WANTS a...
I have two zipper type bags from the product manufacturers. I carry one in my car the other is in my travel luggage bag. Each has two of pouch and flange +at least one of everything else...