I wouldn't take your pouch of with an Ileostomy, you never know when it is going to be active. You can take Imodium, our stoma nurse recommended my partner[who has a permanent Ileostomy] take it just...
My partner uses one of these elasticated support belts, which he gets from his stoma bag supplier, and he puts it over the top which helps to stop your shirt pushing out and also more comfortable....
Hi Ludo Has your daughters stoma been measured recently, as it does get smaller after the op. My partner had the same trouble and it was because the hole, which fits over the stoma, on the bag was...
We are just back from our Tenerife holiday and one thing I would like to mention, is to get a card to explain to others about[b] your ostomy op in different languages. My partner was stopped going...
My partner had his Ileostomy op in Sept/05 and we are just back from our first holiday and he had no problems with his bag at all in the plane, this is what we were worried about[b] also. Enjoy your...
My partner had an Ileostomy in September 2005, and then unfortunately had to have another operation for adhesions in the November, and was in hospital for 5 weeks after it with complications, one...
Hi There Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. I have heard that Peppermint Oil aids digestion. My partner was given it in hospital for wind, it was slightly heated up by the nurses....
Thanks Sherrine, my partner had to be operated on yesterday, the adhesions had caused an acute blockage, so once again he had an op and will be in ITU for a few days. Fingers crossed that will be it...
Hi Sue Just to let you know that the blockage was caused by adhesions and he is now in hospital....
Thanks PJ, it's always nice to get a reply and advice....
Does anyone out there know of anything to take or do for wind pains please?, my partner gets really uncomfortable with it, especially at night....
Last night my partner, woke up with terrible pain in his abdominal area, after about 5 minutes it went,then about ever hour through the night the pain would come for a few minutes and go and then...
Thanks Sue, he has a follow up appointment with Gastro doctor in two weeks time. It's just the pain gets him down, but hopefilly it is him healing inside....
My partner had his op 6 weeks ago, and is still sore in the abdomin and gets worse at night, with tightness and pain on his scar moving to his left side. WE are wondering if this is just the healing...