Hi Matt.... I might be of some help. I am 3 months post op of Proctocolectomy surgery. I live in London, Ontario. I had my surgery here in London. I was told after 2months, post op that I could eat...
Hi everyone..... it's been a few weeks since I've been here. Have a quesiton. Does anyone know if we can use Immodium if we have an ileostomy? I had my first bout with diarrea a week ago and wondered...
Hi..... thank you for your help. I ended up at ER and they had to use the paste (kind that comes in a tube, like toothpaste). So far, it has worked. My supplies have arrived now so at least I have...
Hi everyone..... I just had my surgery on Aug 18th. Permanent ileostomy. I also have an infection in my incision so they are treating it daily. IT is very close to my ostomy and it's hard for me to...
Hi everyone...... I have a friend that is finding out the answer for us. He thinks we will be treated like the diabetics, carry a prescript ion and will be allowed to carry our supplies. Right now,...
Very interesting. Good questions. I am sure if we walk through the Xray machine, they will see it and ask us to go over where they do the one on one search. Maybe at that point, is when we tell them....
hi margy.... so happy to hear you are healing and adjusting to your new lifestyle. Yes, be very careful when lifting. It has to be very hard for your little one who doesn't understand why mommy can't...
Hi Margy..... WOW, maybe that's why they were itching .....time for them to be removed. I figured there would be a little pinch of some kind. I am sure I will manage ok but just the thought of it...
HI Martha, Thanks for the info. I had to chuckle about you not feeling a thing when staples were removed. That's how I want it to be for me, too! I am on blood pressure meds, chlorestrol med and...
hello earthgirl... thank you for the heads up. That sounds like a nightmare for sure. Sure hope you are doing better. I haven't been on pred since late April. Right now I am not on any "colon" meds....
Hi everyone. just wondering about staples. I will be having them soon with my surgery. I have never had them before and was wondering if it hurts when they remove them. I am a coward when it comes to...
That is awesome, Margy! I hear that is a BIG step for sure. I will be having Protocolectomy with Ilostomy surgery Aug 18th. I am so looking forward to my new lifestyle too. Mine will be permanant...
Hi everyone. I am new to this fabulous website. I joined a week ago and I have learned so much. I too am having ileostomy surgery on Aug 9. I have had UC for 34 yrs and it's time I get my life back....