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Irrigation

I am considering trying Irrigation to give me a little more freedom.
I haven't talked to my ostomy nurse yet, but I was wondering how it is
working or not for some of you? What to you find to be the pro's and
the con's?

Thanks in advance for your feed back.
Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:20 am

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Hi my name is Dee and i'm 38. I had my colostomy in Jan 2005. My colosotmy was a result from damage done during childbirth 9 years ago. After numerous... 		outrajusridr
Offline Send Email 		Mar 31, 2005
10:07 am

Hi Dee! I'm 38, too! I've had mine since March 1st due to Rectal CA. So far, not too bad. I am using the closed end disposable bags, I guess I'm lazy so...
Winnie
winnieboswell
Offline Send Email 		Apr 10, 2005
12:49 am

Hi Winnie, I've had mine for a couple of years now. I was interested in the irrigation procedure to, but the doctors and stoma nurse told me that they don't ...
Jim Johnson
jimjohnson788
Offline Send Email 		Apr 10, 2005
11:15 am

Hi Jim, My doctor said it was a personal choice and considered acceptable. I guess you have to be trained properly by a good stoma nurse on the procedure. My...
Winnie
winnieboswell
Offline Send Email 		Apr 10, 2005
11:17 pm

Hi Winnie, I read alot on the internet about irrigation and I have to admit I was scared to try it, but a couple of weeks ago I made an appt. with my stoma...
outrajusridr
Offline Send Email 		Apr 10, 2005
1:57 pm

I agree Dee. I would much rather wear just a stoma cap. I'll do it after chemotherapy is completed. ... with ... bad ... be ... years ... be ... but ... to ...
Winnie
winnieboswell
Offline Send Email 		Apr 10, 2005
11:18 pm

I am considering trying Irrigation to give me a little more freedom. I haven't talked to my ostomy nurse yet, but I was wondering how it is working or not for...
williamedginton
Offline Send Email 		Oct 18, 2005
1:20 am

I'm Angelo from Philippines, I am interested in using the stoma caps, unfortunately not available yet in the Philippines. how could I get this stuff? Regards, ...
angelo bautista
angelob0132002
Offline Send Email 		May 11, 2005
9:19 am

Try http://www.allegromedical.com online store for stoma caps -- In colostomy@yahoogroups.com, angelo bautista ... caps, unfortunately not available yet in the...
oldpozbm
Offline Send Email 		May 19, 2005
3:59 pm

I'm Angelo from Philippines, I am interested in using the stoma caps, unfortunately not available yet in the Philippines. how could I get this stuff? Regards, ...
angelo bautista
angelob0132002
Offline Send Email 		May 11, 2005
9:19 am

I'm Angelo from Philippines, I am interested in using the stoma caps, unfortunately not available yet in the Philippines. how could I get this stuff? Regards, ...
angelo bautista
angelob0132002
Offline Send Email 		May 11, 2005
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