Hi All, I'm penciled in for Sept 13. Man, 5 weeks away. I want this over and done wih fast. I ave also placed my name on a stand-by list incase there's a cancellation.It's something that reqired...
Hi Sosueme,how is the out put now.Do you find that you now have to empty the appliance more often,is the waste alot more runny.I'm told that stones can reoccure,did they explain how these stones can...
Hi,check it out if you can use the stoma as a tax break in Canada.I heard that they give you a tax credit.How true it is I can't say for sure,but I did hear it....
Thanks for your concern,In a cople hours,I'll know the full picture.until then,Caio....
Thanks for the response,I've got a belt myself,but haven't wore it in ages.Thanks for reminding me about it,I'll try it again....
Hi All, I've got a hernia around the stoma,Does it bother me,I can't tell you cause it seems to have been around since I had m operation.If anyone has had a hernia operation,can you please let me...
Hi all, Has anyone had there galblader removed. If so how has it affected you routine. /community/emoticons/confused.gif I was admitted into the hospital due to pains in my side. Works out the blood...
Hi, Just like everyone else. Take it day by day. I have had mine for almost a year. Reversal didn't work,was a bit depressed. Being single thought no one would want me,with a bag hanging from me. You...
Hi, Flying and an ostomy. No problems. I've been back and forth from UK to Canada 4 times in the last month. Not an issue. My routine is to change my appliance the day before. The new bag will have...
that's great news,may he have a speedy and healthy recovery. johnny ...
D, Also check out the Crohn's & Colitis sites as well. J...
Hey DePiro, I myself was going to have a j-pouch. What happened to me was they made an insision just below the breast bone to just below the waist line. So, I have a large scar.Is it deformed,well...
Hi Gang, Thanks for the support. The surgeons said that they saved quite a bit more that they thought they could of the small bowl. They also said 2 things that were very comforting to me, firstly...
Hi Everyone, What can I say,I've now joined a very elite group of people around the world.Yes, I now am a fully paid up member. A couple of months ago I made my mind up that before the begining of...
Tylers Mom, Hi, I recond that one would be in the hospital for 10 -14 days after the oppo. If one was out sooner Wow. I would say it would be another 6-8 weeks once you were home to build up the...
Hi Gang, Just wondering what the healing time is after having a reversial ? Are there any issues that may require special attention ? I know that everyone is different & all depends on how healthy...
Andrew, What you may want to have is a little book where you can jot down any questions that you want to ask at your next Doctor's appointment. Ant questions you want to ask, write it down. Nothing...
Hey Everyone, Just wondering, I have an Ileostomy.The piece of Ileo that sticks out seems to be getting smaller every couple of weeks. When I had the oppo is June it was about 35mm's,maybe due to the...
Hey Gang, Just a simple question. When you have out puts that are like dirty water, is this considered to be the dreaded "D" ? I've been having this out put after my evening meal.I am taking immodine...