Thanks for the story.....my first time empyting in public, someone opened the door on me (locks didn't work well) and I was so embarrassed. But your story tops that times ten!! I, too, let out the...
I read somewhere that there are covers to protect from injury if you're doing contact sports. Might be something to look into since you are quite adventurous!! Haven't tried emptying in the woods but...
I did not find that the stoma limited my ability to work out. Can't remember when I went back but it's not a problem at all....
Only certain nurses can access the picc line. I have one, and ended up having the shots anyway. Every four hours for seven days.....AUGH!!!...
Someone else had posted that they put a regular tube top during intimacy. Thought that was a good idea, but haven't had a chance to get one yet (or remember!). I agree with the layering of a tank...
Am so thrilled to hear of a quick recovery! There is hope!...
Sorry, but yeah, bikinis would not be an easy option. Unless you had a nasty high waisted one!! But at least swimming is not out, which I wondered about ....
I don't bike but go to the gym and haven't found it to be much of a problem. To keep things from moving around, I just put the end in my undies...although this has put an end to any g strings. Oh...
Sorry to hear about your wait. I know how long is feels. Cannot believe that you have to wait a year. I think the health care system here can be good or bad depending where you are. Calgary is...
Hi- I'm 38, have three kids; 8, 10 & 12. Married 14 years to a man that is not the most supportive, which is why being online helps! Also have a goldendoodle named Maya and a rabbit and a fish. This...
Absolutely not! NO baggy sweatshirts at all!! I like the new tops that are flowy near the bottom, and if you wear those spanx type things it stays flatter. So you should be able to wear tight tops....
portable dvd player if you can get one! I had lots of trouble sleeping and it was wonderful. Don't know what you're talking about with the chewing gum...I avoid it because of gas also.As for what...
Forgot to mention I have an illeostomy, so leakage is more of a problem. A colostomy is less likely to leak....
Hi- I would comment that I have changed what I would wear. Being a bit younger, I find that I am conscious of it inflating and making a big bulge. Often when wearing lower rise pants, the bulge pokes...
Good luck with your surgery! Well, someone to help with the kids would be nice!! I didn't really find I needed much except the actual supplies...and cozy jammies that don't pull at the waist....
I have a lot of trouble with leaking because my output is very watery (due to chemo). By trial and error, finally found one that seems to work for me (and may not work for you, I understand it takes...
Have had many fleet enemas and they are not painful, just uncomfortable. But I have none of your fistulas etc so I really couldn't compare. RELAXING is the best advice, although who can relax when...
OMG.....leaking terrors! I'm often caught patting myself down just to make sure! And patting for GAS too as the bag gets so inflated!! I'm from Canada as well and it is nice to leave the hospital...
praying....it is actual pain, but not acute. It makes it uncomfortable to wear anything with a waistband. Actually went out and bought some summer dresses. It also bleeds, but not much. I knew there...
Should be cancer free, I guess, already, since I had surgery to remove the tumor. This is preventative chemo. I have 5 more chemo sessions to go, and am dreading it all. Every two weeks, throughout...
Am having trouble with the gym. Am trying to keep at the gym but the stoma is interfering. Have had it since March, and it hurts, especially when jumping (skipping/jumping jacks etc). I really enjoy...
Is this the reversal surgery? After reading some of the stories...I'm TERRIFIED!! Not sure when mine will be though. Sorry to hear that you are stuck ....... hope ti won't last too long....
Thank you so much! I will try that. I have been in touch with convatec and they often send free samples...makes it easier to spend a lot when you've tried the product and liked it. Am having stoma...
Omigosh yes...the bloated bag! It can get very scary!! I have the two piece.....but the convatec one. I had one piece coming out of the hospital and of course it leaked the night I got home. Was very...
70 lbs? Yikes. Hope you are back to a normal weight. It has been a year for you? Feels like a lifetime for me. I had radiation/chemo daily for six weeks, then surgery, and now I'm on the next bunch...
In two days, I've had to change twice. Leaking is always at the wafer....have tried many products and the moldable one from convatec seemed to work but is now leaking as well. VERY frustrating!! Do...
Crohn's and cancer?! Yikes you got dealt a bad hand. I totally agree about the pant thing.....cannot possibly wear them high but too low I'm worried the bag might show if my shirt rides up. I was...
Is it me or are these things crazy expensive as well? I keep having leaking problems and have to try new stuff....last order was almost $300 for 12 bags and 10 wafers. And when you are throwing them...
New member here.....have a temporary illeostomy due to rectal cancer. Have been reading lots of posts but haven't seen one with anyone with rectal cancer. Guess it doesn't matter much. You all have...