I fly often. Suggest you empty right before taking off. I perfer an aisle seat so as to frequently stretch or use the rest room. Never heard of a pouch exploding but heard from an Ostomate that her...
Been using Mckesson for years - have not incurred any problems . Best of luck😎...
Living in Florida, I swim almost daily. I either wear an Ostomy Secret wrap, and, yes, the pouch goes inside and, yes, it gets wet as does the bathing suit or I wear a stealth belt with the same...
Check out H2Ors . It’s a rehydration powder that you add to water. I live in Florida and its a lifesaver 😎...
Had a total proctocolectomy due to Crohns in 2014. NO MORE MEDS. 😎...
Also remember to stay hydrated especially if you will be in a hot tub.....
I use an Ostomy Secret wrap when swimming for extra support. 😎...
Check out H2Ors on amazon. It will rehydrate you quickly. Best of luck.......
A few quick suggestions— On change day, eat a few marshmallows an hour before. It helps reduce the chance of an unexpected accident while changing. After showering use a hair dryer on the wafer, if...
You haven't mentioned where you are located, but there is a Dr. Sergey Khaitov connected with Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City that is highly respected . Perhaps you can contact his office --...
Celebrating my third year - total proctocolonectomy . Want to shout out and thank the group. It's not what we wanted but enjoying life to the fullest 😎😎...
You are going to be fine. Had a total proctocolonectomy three years ago. Yes, do some homework especially apparel homework such as an Ostomy Secret wrap or Stealthbelt. If I recall, I was told no...
Living in Florida being in the water is routine. I wear an Ostomy Secret wrap or a Stealthbelt. Enjoy 😎...
I, too, had what jimmy riles said - it's called a transperineal prostate biopsy under anesthesia . It's a same day procedure. Best of luck...
Congrats🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉...
Enjoy yourself and remember to stay HYDRATED 🌴😎...
I live in Florida and am in the ocean or pool quite frequently. Just enjoy, be yourself and don't overthink this. Do remember though to stay hydrated with your fluid intake . 🌴😎...
🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉🎈🎉 And many, many more...
Hi: welcome aboard. I just celebrated my second total procto anniversary. I say "celebrated" since it is actually a blessing to have a new beginning at life. I, too, suffered from Crohn's for many...
Are you using an oil-free soap around your stoma such as ivory or Dial? Have you tried Cavolon 3m as a skin prep? Also, a stealth belt or an Ostomy Secret product, I have found eased my mind with the...
You will date, live and love. Just never allow being an ostimate control whom you are. You are not alone in your new life....
Try drinking g2 or Poweraid zero - no sugar. Hydrate hydrate hydrate......
Personally, with an ileo, I would not be taking a gel capsule. There are plenty of liquid vitamins on the market. Best of luck......
Have you looked at either an Ostomy Secret product or Stealth Belt? Try calling Convatek for some samples - explain your situation . Good luck...
The color can also be from what you have eaten more particularly what you drank, I.e., a red power aid or gator aid. If you are outputting an no pain - enjoy .......
As an experiment for yourself try popping into your pouch one or two Altoids and see how it works. I found keeping things simple works best. Good luck ......
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I agree with Susan. Mount Sinai hospital - dr alex Greenstein........
Ok. Here it goes from a male's point of view: 1. I totally agree with all of the above statements - they are all so right. 2. You are living your life , so enjoy it without ever having to live it...
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Thanks katmom. Feeling much, much better after that surprise hospital visit last week. It seems so surreal that it even happened. Treatment: morphine for the pain, ct scan , location of kinks. I was...
Hi: I had the same surgery as you last July. I , too , went through the same plethora of product testing. I only suggest not to get overwhelmed. After awhile I found that less is better meaning no...
I had to have an emergency room visit with a three night hospital stay due to an unexpected , strangling-type pain in my stomach. It turned out to be a kink around my intestines from scar tissue and...
Simply: I exercise usually six days a week and agree with all of the above. I use either an Ostomy Secret product or a stealth belt . Can't ever let this control our lives .......
Very satisfied with McKesson formerly sterling. Their staff quite knowledgable when it comes to insurance/Medicare....
Briefly: I, too, had a proctocolonectomy. Your body will tell you how much you can do in the beginning. So do not be a super star since you will be undergoing major surgery. Be patient and treat your...
Four months after having my proctocolonectomy (with complications), I travevelled to South America for my honeymoon which happened to be a cruise. I can say: Make sure you have plenty of supplies....
It took me almost eight weeks of recovery due to surgical complications. I know it's tough as we all do, but remember to stay hydrated-- drink g2 or power aid to help with your electrolytes and pace...
I would suggest you drink much than seven to eight cups of water and review your diet. Just remember your body is changing -- it will all sort out for the better and keep posting any and all...
I wear a stealth belt or an Ostomy secret product when doing kickboxing. I wear a two piece, but found that I need to remind myself to stay hydrated with either g2 or power aid zero. Go for it!!!...
It is one year today that I had my permanent proctocolonectomy. I feel so blessed - life is good.......
I have had the same symptoms and gone through the same experience as you. It took a simple blood test to determine I was deficient in sodium , magnesium , potassium and some electrolytes . Once I...
Congrats Caren on your one year anniversary. Mine is coming up this July and I echo your sentiments one hundred percent. Life is to enjoy and not just exist. Again, congrats....
I agree 100 percent with Answers about calling ConvaTec . As for the odor, have you tried something as simple as a peppermint Altoid? Something so simple can be quite effective. All the best......
You should not encounter any problems.with swimming. I would suggest if using a hot tub to have plenty of fluids on hand to stay hydrated....
I had my ileo July of 2014. Recently I noticed my hands, thumbs and occasionally my ankles get uncomfortably swollen. Has anyone experienced this? I am wondering if I am not hydrated enough even...
OYSTERS-CLAMS-SHRIMP-LOBSTER thinking of adding these foods to my diet. Had my ilio July 2014. Any pros or cons? Edited to add a Subject Line :) ...
How about just shadow boxing or just using a full length kickboxing practice bag for a fabulous cardio workout?...
I echo ucwhat. The only thing I would add: do not allow having an Ostomy control your life. Shower and enjoy it. If it will make you feel more confident try using a hair dryer to make sure your pouch...
It's really a non-issue. Do get a Blue travel card and keep it handy to show the tsa agent. I was only asked once in South America to explain the pouch, but upon showing my travel card I went right...