Hello, just before Thanksgiving my mom had surgery, for diverticulitis, and now has a temporary colostomy. After her surgery for several weeks she went to an...
Hi, my name is Jean and I too had the same thing your mother now has, diverticulitis with abcess and an open wound after surgery due to the fact the incision...
Good Morning. I thought that I was going to have to have a urostomy, but I got by with a bladder augmentation surgery. That helped with that part. I finally...
I have one more question. Are the pouches that catch the feces washed out and reused or do you replace the soiled one with a new one? I know nothing about...
Hi, Almost 5 months ago I had an emergency colostomy due to a blockage from tumors caused by ovarian cancer, which I have known about since the ovarian cancer...
Hi Sara, I had my colostomy done because of my severe incontinence and also because of my muscles being severed while giving birth 16 yrs ago.I had a hard time...
This will be my 1st time flying since I got my plumbing fixed. I know to bring stuff on the plane instead of in checked baggage. Any tips on what to expect...
Hi Duke I hav,nt been on a plane yet but what I hear is they do a body search and that could be embarrassing . What I have heard was if you have a card to...
Scissors is an item that you can't take on the plane. So you'll want to precut your waffers. Kathy ... search and that could be embarrassing . What I have...
Hi Trish I'm a stoma nurse & I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Sadly that happens to a lot of people. I'm glad she is going to an ostomy clinic. She...
On the links section of the group I loaded a file for support information. The United Ostomy Association has groups you can find a local group on their...
Hi! My name is Jean. I had a colostomy November 19. When I loose 70 more pounds I can have it reversed or fixed back to normal. Here is the problem: Once I...
Hi Jean, I have had my colostomy for about two years now (permanent) and had the same problem as you. My stoma is in about the same position. Try these pouches...
Hi Jean, I had the same problem but mine was because I had an outy stoma,I wore a 2-piece set w/convexity from coloplast,I used adhesive powder and @ times had...
Jean----- Glad to hear that things are getting better for you. By the way-------tou mentioned that you are using disposable liners. I tried those , but didn't...
Jack, Try looking up the Hollister web page. They are good about sending you samples so you can try their products. I've had real good luck with their 2 piece....
Here is a link to find an ET nurse near you. http://www.wocn.org/services/ There are many different pouch systems out there & an ET nurse can help find the...
Lynn----- Thanks for your prompt answer to my letter. I've tried some of the Hollister samples, Lynn, but I always go back to a 2 piece, drainable pouch from ...
Have you gone to the Flat-d.com site? They have a cool invention for ostomy patients. It uses the Osto-ez-vent and a activated charcoal venting device. Now...
Hi folks- Has anyone found a reasonably priced internet site for purchasing ostomy supplies? I only have one local store and they are always out of what I need...
I had surgery on 1/23/04 to repair a perferated colon. I now have a temporary colostomy. I go back to the doctor on March 9 to schedule the surgery to...
Hi Barney My wife had a colostomy in 2002 and six months later had it reversed and she did fine .She is in her 50,s and the second one was a little more then...
Thanks for the quick reply. My dad has had an urostomy for 20 years. I do consider myself lucky considering the alternatives. Good luck to you and your...
Hi Barney, I had to have a colostomy at age 38,I am a female.The colostomy was done as a last resort,I had had 4-rectal muscle repairs due to incontinence...
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