Hi ToughKicker, I’m not exactly in your situation in that I have an iliostomy rather than a j-pouch, but have taken part in a wide range of sports since the original operation, including rock...
Hey All! I've had a stoma now for nearly six years, and once I was fully recovered, it's pretty much not stopped me from doing anything at all. I've been into outdoor activities for years, but only...
Hi MayLinda, Thanks for all the great advice which I'll forward on now to my friend. I'm curious though - what does the tic tac do (presume you mean the little sweets?)?! Finn...
Thanks to all who replied to my question, I know my friend will be really grateful. This is a great community. Finn...
Hi All, I have an ileostomy for a few years now, have gotten loads of great advice from here over the years. Today I went to see a family friend who has recently had surgery to create a colostomy....
Hi Ben, Good to hear you're recovering well. The same thing happened to me too (using coloplast 1 piece), and like you I worried about it. What I found was that the better the job of shaving away...
Hi lemoncar, Like others I also have an annual sigmoidoscopy on my 'stump', which takes no more than a few minutes to perform. Uncomfortable yes, but not painful. I don't have sedation, mainly as I...