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...
My dad had his APR two months after finishing radiation and chemo. He's having a problem with slow healing of the radiated skin in the perineal area and...
It took me about 3 months to feel better and six months to be back on top of my game like before I was sick. You tell your dad to stick with it. It WILL get...
hi i have crohns disease and just last april i had a temp colostomy done.. i have lots and lots off fistullas and abcess ant feed back would be great thnks...
just recieved a temp colostomy about 4 weeks ago and hope to have it reversed in july. just looking for a group where we all know what each other is delling...
hi hope we find it here:) take care lisa ... From: colostomy@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, June 06, 2003 09:25:27 PM To: colostomy@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
Hi Jeremy, I am Sylvia from what your e-mail adres id I figure you might be a fireman?. I don't just a wild guess, I hope that you are doing well under the...
Hi ostomates, Has anyone had a reversal (colostomy) and what should I expect? I've been dependent on my appliance for almost 4-years,still have my accidents,...
I did'nt even know we had a chat romm, if so what is the address, Lisa I hope you are doing fine, if I can help or try to answer any questions feel free to...
hi all, i just saw my surgeon today i have to go back into hospital on tuesday as i might have more fistullas and he wants to do a ct scan on my stoma??? hope...
Syl-------- Just finished reading your newsy letter. It seems that you are well prepared with supplies when you go to work. You mentioned disposable liners in...
Hi Jack, Yes I did experience leakage from the flange, you have to make sure you have enough room on top i always left enough to cover the entire bag Top then...
Lisa, I wish you the best, and hopefully every thing will come out O.K.///Any questions feel free to e-mail me. One question, why are you an ostomate? Later, ...
hi im am colostomy because of my crohns and abcess and fustullas im am
hopignit will be only temp but i wont know just yet? take care lisa ... From:...
Lisa, I hope that it is only temp for u as well. I hope to have mine reversed in mid July. Keep ur head up and if I can help just ask me to. Jeremy ... im...
hi thnks 4 the reply good luck in july ... From: colostomy@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, June 09, 2003 09:15:33 PM To: colostomy@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
Elady, So you work for the police dept. well you were right i am a firefighter, and this has been real hard on me to have gone from riding the truck to a desk...
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