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My stoma has prolapsed It did this a year ago and my surgeon went in and fixed it. It’s doing it again. Not as bad/extreme. Any thoughts? Ideas....
I got a permanent ileostomy in Jan 2018. It began to telescope in March 2018. I had surgery to repair it in Oct 2018 and I think it is starting to telescope again. Any thoughts or comments or advice?...
Hello Anyone have excess ostomy supplies they don't need. I am constantly searching and would be happy to pay for the shipping if you have anything. Here is what I'm looking for: Pouch #8958 Eakin...
Hello Everyone I've had an ileostomy for 12 weeks now and it has prolapsed. It hangs out all the time I'm upright. I measured it today and its about 3.5" from top to bottom when I'm upright. My...
I’ve had my ileostomy for 10 weeks It began to hang out about an inch 3 weeks ago. I’ve got no pain or blockage from it. When I lay down it retracts Retracted it measures 29mm. Hanging out it...
Hello Everyone I had surgery on 1/12/18 I recently noticed that there is leakage from my bottom. I have no fever, no chills and no pain. Just moisture. It feels like more than sweat and it smells Any...
I had an ileostomy installed on 1/12/18 for Crohn's Disease. Things have been healing great and feeling fine. I also had my bottom stitched up. The last couple of days, I've notes it feels like my...
My surgery will be on Jan 4 for a permanent ileostomy I've been told it will be laproscopic. A few questions: Any idea how long I should be in hospital for? Any rough idea about overall recovery?...
Keith, I've had my pouch since 1998 I did Remicade from 2001-2009 I did Humira from 2009-2017...
My surgery has been scheduled for January 4th Having had CD for 23 years and a J-Pouch for 20 years, the ileostomy is the next step. Once I've gone through the procedure, I'll be put on STELARA in...
I've schedule my surgery for the permanent Ileostomy for the end of the month. I've been told and am pretty convinced that this is the way to go. But is there anything I'm missing? Or should try? My...
I've had CD for 23 years and a J-Pouch for 20 years. I've built up antibodies to Remicade and Humira. My doctors are pushing me towards a permanent ileostomy. I think I am at the point in my mind,...
I had an perianal abscess in September (2-3 inches in diamater) I just had an MRI and have the following: 1.1 cm residual abscess and a small perianal fistula. MY doctor says he thinks I'll need...
How much better did you feel after your ileostomy? How long was your recovery? I'm on the fence about going from my J-pouch to an ileostomy...
I've had my J pouch since 1998 I am glad I've had it. I avoided an osteomyelitis up to this point...
Hi My doctor is pushing me towards an ileostomy now I've got a J-Pouch and the crowns is causing narrowing at both the entry and exit of pouch I'm struggling trying to cope with this news...
Hello Everyone, Can anyone who has had an ileostomy surgery tell me about how long it took you to recover? How long before you were able to resume to a normal lifestyle? Walk, run, swim? Pick up your...
I have a question regarding STELARA to anyone and everyone. I have a narrowing of my J-Pouch from my small bowel to my pouch and from my pouch to my anus. I have been told that narrowing doesn't...
Hello I am a 40 year old male with Crohn's. I've had it since 1994 and had a J-Pouch surgery in 1998 In 2013 I had a temporary ileostomy put in only to have it reversed 3 months later. I recently had...