Hi Debbie Welcome I have an illeostomy.for about 20 yrs large intestine removed about 10yrs ago. I am 24yrs old, Located in canada. I joined this forum couple of months ago & have been looking for...
Hi rosemarie Sorry I cant help as I have never used those I have used stomahesive Past & poeder it helps with the skin irritation & healing...
Hi Bre I guess my storey is somewhat similar to yours.. I have had illeostomy all my life & dont know what its like being normal. Just like u I never dated in High school & even after that I am 24...
Hi Sommer Docs adv me minimum 8 weeks of rest & then slowly get abck to my normal routine . It actually took me about 6 months to get back to my normal routine but I guess each individual is...
Hi Sommer I had had my large intestine & rectum removed about 9 years back & now have a perm illeostomy. At first I was devastated & had trouble going back to my normal routine (I guess I still do)...
Hi Rop Unfortunately Idont know much about reversal (as I have a permanenet illeostomy) but I know a someone who had it reversed & is now back to living her normal life . I guess its different for...
I am glad to hear u r feeling better. Dont worry its just a couple of more months . you ll get thru this...
Hi Rop Sorry to hear about your problem but its pretty common to have leaks with illeostomy. It will eventually settle down. You can try using some of the skin barrier products like stomahesive paste...
Hi Sharon regarding your skin irritation have you tried using stomahesive paste. its pretty good & helps prevents all forms of irritation. I have been using it for a while now....
HI I am new here! I have been using belts forever now ... it really helps to hold the pouch & helps me worry less about leaks & stuff (Crohns's over 20 yrs, perm illeostomy)...