I have had a colostomy for three years now and I am getting along fine with the exception of one problem. About every two weeks (it varies a little) I have a...
It take a while to get thing going the way you would like them too. It's almost 3 1/2 years since my colostomy and I am still looking for new things that help...
Hi all, my name is sue and I just got a colostomy on Jan 4th. I am a nursing assistant, and a nursing student, but because of me being sick I have to take a...
Hi Sue, Don't let it get you down. I know it can,because it complicates one's social life. I have had my colostomy for four years now. -- Guy susieq_5880...
Hi Everyone, I am fairly new to this board. My name is Jenn and I am 28 yrs old. My mom has been having intestinal problems for over 4 yrs now. She has had a...
Hi Jenn: I am a senior guy, having had my colostomy 12 years ago. I don't know how much I can help you about your mom's situation, but I just felt like...
Im 15 (male) and just a couple of weeks ago had my colostomy operation due to bowel cancer on the muscle. I cannot do much for about 6/8 weeks as instructed by...
There will be some leakage. This is nothing to worry about,as this is some dead tissue from the operation. Also,you still will have drainage from the anal...
Hi Ben: I'm a senior guy living in northeastern New Jersey, USA, and I had a permanent colostomy 12 years ago where, due to cancer, my rectum was removed...
Dear friends My mother recently had a colostomy surgery; she is currently using Hollister colostomy products. This is the only brand (very few models) ...
I am a senior guy, having had a colostomy for over 12 years, and I am sorry to be so late in responding to your entry regarding your mom. It is now too late...
Hi- I have had a colostomy most of my life. ... the closed end bag it would get expesive to chat the whole thing just to empty the bag. ... by convetec....
whitney richey
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Mar 17, 2005 12:12 am
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Dear Whitney, I use Permanent Conventec good for 1 week, u only wash the bag, put a drop of clorox, zonrox or whatever to get rid of the smell then hang it...
My mother just got out of the hospital after 16 days from her surgery. They sent her home with one time a day nurse care and she needs more. Her colostomy...
Now You Can Get Free Groceries & Eat Out Free Too! I have to recommend this site most highly. I too recently saw a couple of television shows for the company...
I had a colostomy in Sept due to divurticlitis and my intestine bursting. Im dealing with this but looking forward to having it reversed in the near future....
i have had a colostomy since January. I change it every 3 days. I empty it and rinse it out, and take a shower without it every morning. I still can smell...
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...
They make a liquid detorant for your bags. You just put 2 or 3 drops when you rinse it out. You shoud be able to get this where you get your supplies. ...
Sue......You could use M9 deodorizing drops that they sell where ever you buy your supplies or I use scope mouthwash. I use a small plastic watering can and...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
I know that this is a colostomy group, but there doesn't seem to be any good groups for ileostomy. Ihad a loop ileostomy done last June. I still have my colon...
Since Ive been back at work Ive had some people complain to my boss about the odor.I told her about my colostomy and that I didnt think there was alot more I...
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