I have a colostomy and I have begun using flushable liners so that when I'm out I can change it with minimal problems. The one problem I has is odor. When you...
Even though I dont smoke, I always find in the event of having to use someone else's bathroom simply lighting up a match does the job, I do not know why, but...
There is a drop deodorizer made by Hollister Inc., I have only been trying it for a week now, since my last surgrery. It seems to work pretty well, so far....
Thanks for the feedback. I will definitely try the match's and I will try to find the drops by holister also. Maybe between the two, I will be covered....
This is John, new to this so any help would be nice. The waffer that sticks to you sometimes comes loose around my stoma and fecal matter gets under it. I...
Melvin, I am John also a 42 year old male. I am being retired from the U.S. Army due to my colostomy I had in September of this past year. I too had all the...
We are adopting a 3 year old boy from another country. He has a strange colostomy with a significantly prolapsed colon. He will be going for surgery as soon...
I would not NOT adopt this child because he has a colostomy!!!! This child
has inner beauty that no smelly colostomy could ever diminish...odd
questions..but...
Yes, I am 41 year old asian male and I had a colostomy in July of 2002. I am waiting to be operated this year but I am still wearing the same thing. I don't...
Hi ! I am Sylvia, I know exactly what you are talking about, I have found that if you purchase some skin barrier rings, they really work great,call edge park...
Hello my name is Julie and I am new to all of this and would like some advice and help. My 70 year old mother had to have a colostomy last week and is still ...
Julie, There are many support groups for such a purpose as yours. I recommend you contact Hollister 1-800-323-4060. This is a colostomy product company and...
Hi Julie, My name is Ken, and I am age 75 with a permanent colostomy for ten years. You got a response from John Danaher to contact Hollister (Co.). Another...
Hello my name is Robin and I am 29 years old and have been dealing with health issues for the last four years. I have ovarian cancer twice and a total of six...
Hi, I am a 43 year old male who may need a colostomy most likely due to pudendal nerve damage and am losing ability to have a bowel movement. Does anyone know...
... Ellen, I am very new to this myself and have been having problem with gas. Due to the circumstances of the prolaspsed colon, I am not sure if he can try...
Scott, There are so many different types of colostomy's, each for a different reason. No one should be able to tell you the right one other than a doctor who...
my dad is 55 and just had his rectum removed due to cancer resulting in a colostomy. he is not quite 2 weeks post-op but is having major problems. he is...
Hi Cleo (#1392000): I'm a bit late in responding to your message that I saw posted last week regarding your dad's colostomy and rectum removal. 10+1/2 years...
Hi There I am 32 years old and I am new to this group, I have had my colostomy for 6 years now and having skin problems. I need some suggestions on how to...
Hi Sherabe, I used to get really bad rashes to the point that it would bleed, my rash was around the stoma,I use an over the counter gel which you use very...
Thank you for your respnse, I think I will try the gel first, the rash is actually around the the out skirts of my appliance and it is sore and itchy, I will...
There is an OTC cream call ILEX, that works wonders for me. I am not sure how it reacts with the fungal problem, but as far as skin breakdown is considered, it...
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Hello I am new to this group. I recently had surgery to remove my colon and rectal area. I am wearing the colostomy bag and I feel uneasy about not being able...
Mary Ann, I have noticed that with time the gas will subside. It was about 5 months before I noticed a big difference. In the mean time I watched my diet as...
Thank you John for the information. I will definitely try the wash cloth. Mary Ann ... months before I noticed a big difference. In the mean time I watched my...
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