Thanks, fo the encouragement. I’m in the process of getting tests to see if we can reverse, with a colorectal surgeon. I had an enema prep for a colonoscopy and he hit a blockage. He then sent me for...
Did anyone regret having their reversal? I have had my ileostomy for 9 years and I have 2 young boys. I have to change my appliance every 3 days and my new job doesn’t cover the appliances. I can’t...
Girdles!!! I can’t live without one now. My skin is dry and no bag sticks well especially after 3 Days. So a tight girdle holds my appliance closer to my skin, takes some of the weight when there is...
Oh by the way, after my surgery the doctors suggested drinking a lot more but I soon realized that this was causing very liquid output. Yes, with an ileostomy, dehydration is a concern but if you...
I have had my ileostomy for 9 years. If I’m exercising it will be quiet until I’m at rest. Otherwise it can take 2 hours to see output if the meal was carb heavy. Sugar/carbs will go faster. Desserts...