I am 2 months out from my ileostomy surgery. I opted for a J-pouch which, is already in place. I will have the reversal after New years. I just found out I have pouchitis! Is this common? I didn't...
Thanks for the comments everyone! I ate an entire salad in sections throughout the day with no problems! I was glad b/c my craving for them is strong. Has anyone tried eating sushi??...
I had my surgery back mid October....and tonight I am craving a salad but scared/worried if I should eat it. Are salad's ok to eat?...
Thanks, I'm still not feeling 100%. I'm sure alot is from the stomach bug, but the rectal pain is continuing to get worse. The nurse told me last week I must just need longer time to heal, but I get...
Thank you so much! That makes me feel much better!...
I just saw that you had replied to my question. Thanks. I am 25yrs old so, everyone thinks I will do well with the J-pouch. The only thing that bothers me is that my surgeon wanted me to have a...
Hey everyone. I'm in need of some more help. :) I had an ileostomy in October. The J-pouch is already in place. Since my surgery I have had bad rectal pain, and it just continues to get worse. The...
Thanks for your help. I called the on call Dr. To keep me out of the ER he said increase my Imodium to 4 pills/day, Metamucil 2x/day, and keep taking this other med I take to thicken my output. He...
Do you guys feel like I should call the Dr on call? I hate to sound needy to them....
Thanks for the advice! I have had this for a week! It started getting better yesterday, but my out-put is still liquid green and coming alot. I'm craving salt badly. I really don't want to go to the...
I was on 60mg of prednisone, and in a severe flare before my surgery. After surgery, they dropped me straight down to 20mg then tapered off each week from there. I didn't have any bad reactions. I...
So, my husband so sweetly decided to share his stomach bug with me. The only way I knew I had it was b/c I was so sick to my stomach. Now, my stoma is putting out so MUCH!! I am literally drinking...
Jackie, I just saw your post. If it is any consultation I am feeling the same way. My mom and husband have watched me cry several times this week. I am still having trouble seeing the good in my...
ChevyPower1930, I wasn't sure how to message just to you... I noticed in your signature you had a J pouch, and leading an active life. I am suppose to have my reversal surgery for my ileostomy after...
Ok, I wasn't sure. What about pelvic pain? I am having alot of this type of pain. It is what keeps me from walking for longer than 5min. My parent's are concerned that something is wrong. It's a...
I am 3wks out of surgery now, and I am somewhat frustrated with my recovery progress. I feel like I should be able to do more. I have got out of the house twice this week to walk around a store. I...
I used a pillow on the way home from the hospital. The ride was tough though. Now, I haven't gotten out of the house much, but I haven't been wearing one b/c it bothers me so bad. :/...
Well, good to hear everything is normal. I have been checking it all day long. It is still pretty sore. I guess that may be from the changing? I never hear back from my doctor so, I appreciate...
Thanks guys. That makes me feel better. I've changed my stoma twice w/o a nurse. Each time was rough. I do hope it gets better. My reversal surgery is after New years so, I won't have to put up with...
I brought both my dogs home with me last night! So far, things have been going ok with them. The oldest has turned out to be more worrisome than the baby. I think she is having some anxiety issues....
So, my mom came over to help me change my stoma today. It was awful. My stoma looks swollen. It was bleeding and painful. Yesterday, I thought I had seen blood in my bag but I wasn't sure. I came so...
Hope you are doing better! Get some rest!...
Wow, thanks for all the suggestions. I guess I look at everything and find out what works best for me!...
sorry for all the misspelled words in that former post. I'm tired and took a pain pill. :)...
My bag hangs below my waistline. It's really annoying. When I stick it in my pants it rubs back & forth on my leg. Plus, when I have output it clogs at the top b/c my pants are pressing into it. I've...
So, I'm starting to make my way out of the house some, but it has raised a few problems. I have no idea what to wear that will cover the bag! I can't tuck it into my jeans, and I don't want to live...
Everyone is SO supportive here! You guys do not even realize how much your comments have helped me through my surgery etc. Even reading older posts about other peoples questions has helped me tons....
Yeah, I think I'm just a little paranoid about everything right now. I'm not sure if I went down on the pain meds too soon. I'm so confused on how my progress should be going along!...
How do you know if your stoma is working properly, and not getting blocked? My output is starting to thicken now so, I'm worried it will block or have some complications and I will not be aware of...
I'm going through the same thing right now too. It makes me soo... nervous! I have the steri strips too, and I can still see the ooze etc coming out of them. My doctor said to remember better out...
I've really missed them this weekend. I think I'm going to bring them home one at a time next week!...
We decided to ask the doctors opinion when I go Tuesday. We're going to introduce them back to me one at a time starting with the calmer one. Hopefully, it goes well. Jackie, your 17? How are you...
I was thinking about it, but they have been confused and a little depressed. They are just now settling into my parents house comfortabley. I hate to confuse them...
Thanks for your help and support! It means a lot to me....
They gave me Imodium too. My incision is opening but the surgeon didn't seem worried about it. My ostomy nurse in the hospital cleaned & put steri strips on it. That made me feel better, but my...
My dogs are very needy. They would be all over me, and alot of work. I just feel like I'm getting a bit depressed. I haven't seen them in a month....
I know this is a silly question, but when do you think I can bring my dogs home? My surgery was 10/20. My incision is mildly open, still can't walk far or do alot for myself... what do you suggest?...
Thanks for thinking of me. I've been in the hospital for 3 days. Just got home today. I was very dehydrated. My ileostomy was putting out so much I couldn't keep up. Even now, as soon as I eat or...
If it's any consolation I just got home today for the same problems. I was having too much ouput from bag so, it caused me to become dehydrated. I'm not quite sure why I'm having problems with...
We'll, I'm back in the hospital. They believe I got dehydrated. They found air pockets on my CT scan, but he thinks it's scar tissue he made for the J pouch from surgery. I'm already feeling much...
I'm in the same position. I'm on the couch right now with bad stomach pains. I can barely walk to the bathroom. I hope you don't end up back in the hospital either. I'll say a prayer for u....
I know...I'm just about in tears thinking of going back to the hospital. I just can't handle much more. I'm going to try those drinks tonight. Thanks....
I haven't been able to write back until now b/c today has been rough. I feel like I have regressed in my progress. The home health nurse came by today. She said my incision needed to be looked at by...
Thanks for the info. It has dried completely, but now I can't stand as straight as I was able too. I'm scared it my open if I try to straighten myself. I'm having a little trouble breathing....
So, I just had the same problem! I lifted my shirt and had dried blood down my stomach. There is dried blood and pus on part of my incision. I have bonding. I called the Dr on call she said if I'm...
Thanks for all the food tips! I'm freaking out a little right now. I went to change my bag, and when I lifted my shirt I had dried blood down my stomach, pus, & dried blood on part of my incision. I...
Ok, thanks. I kinda figured that was the case. I don't know why I'm craving them so badly! It's the actual stoma that seems sore ( I think ). Sometimes, it seems sore when it is active. It seems to...
Thank you! That makes me feel alot better. I am going to get a colored pouch so I do not have to look at the inside of the bag. I'm a little OCD so, keeping this thing clean and empty is a battle for...
Oh really! How cool. I live in Desoto County...
So, I have alot of output from my stoma. I empty my bag regularly and clean it out with cool water when it gets too "dirty". I looked through the bag tonight at my stoma, and it is very "dirty". It's...