Thanks everyone for your answers. As mentioned above, I don't think "colon rest" is much of an option for me. I want it out...the inflammation will continue and eventually lead to dysplasia/cancer,...
Hey guys. My UC is driving me crazy...I feel that I can barely leave the house and it is preventing me from going on trips and enjoying life. I've tried prednisone, mesalamine, and now on remicade...
Hey everyone. I wanted to ask you how much noise having an ostomy makes. I spend a lot of time in big rooms with other people where it is really quiet. An example would be taking an exam in a room...
Just so you know, I'm 26yrs old and diagnosed with pancolitis (UC) in Jan 2006. I've been in and out of flares trying Asacol, Rowasa, Prednisone, and Remicade. All these things aren't working any...
This may seem like a silly question, but what happens to the waste when you are sleeping. Does it come back up and irritate the stoma? What about tossing and turning in bed? Do most of you wear a...
If you use the two-piece system, can you wear the smaller drainable bag during the day...and then switch to the larger one at night so you can sleep through the night? (I need my precious...
Hey guys...I have one more question. How many times do you have to empty the bag in a day? And at night? This may depend on the size of the bag? I've heard many people have trouble with gas building...
Thanks for your replies. I just used those measurements and the bag would go into my groin area...is that right? What happens when you walk...does the bag flop around? sorry, i'm new to all of this...
Hey everyone. I've been reading this forum for a little bit. I am considering getting an ileostomy for medically unresponsive ulcerative colitis. I am young man and want to stay fairly active. 1....
Hey Matt. Reading your post really makes me feel a lot better. I am considering perm ileostomy for UC (I think) and just to know that you can get back to "normal" life makes me feel optomistic. I...
I am facing surgery for UC also. I am having this debate J-pouch vs. end ileostomy. After hearing about life after the J-pouch, I am now leaning towards getting the end ileostomy. I appreciate...