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Jan 1, 2007 4:32 pm
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You can call me dreaming_dai there! We could have a nice chat there if you do not mind the age gap! http://mandy4m.googlepages.com/ageless_love.htm ...
I just joined. I live on the East Coast of the US, have had my ileostomy for 8 years due to Gardnersyndrome, and am doing well so far. I do have those down...
... I use the Hollister m9 odor eliminator drops and they really help. I put about 4 drops in the morning and it seems to last all day. It's not as noticeable...
Hello, Happy New Year & Welcome! It can get pretty tough on the rough days. But the Good Days make up for them most of the time. Take Care - Will William...
I don't seem to have odor through the bag, I change about every 4 days. If I have eaten smelly foods (greens and dairy or lots of garlic) I use a few drops of...
I don't have a problem with gas buildup in my bag during the day, partly because I empty it fairly often. I have learned to tell just by the weight when there...
I don't have Crohn's or issues with my large bowel, my problems are all in the small intestine. I have had 8 suregeries thus far to unblock the small...
Hi, As a number of board members have been nice enough to share their Crohn's stories and treatment ratings on my site RemedyFind, I thought I should let you...
--Just saw your post i've not had my ileostomy but since Nov.8,2006 due to crohns disease. Its hard to deal with, i had a few problems after my surgery, but...
I guess I'm really lucky, odor hasn't really been an issue for some 42 years. Having gas at times of course, but not really an issue. My best to all, Larry ...
Angie, I'm amazed that I only use the drops once a day too. Before my ostomy I had Crohn's for 23 years and to me nothing smells as bad as it did when I was...
Hello, It has been a long time since I posted. Almost a year since we moved. We just got DSL back (couldn't handle dial up). Anyway I'm 33 iliostomy over 3...
Does anyone seem to notice that they have trouble gaining weight? My weight has seemed to fluctuate quite a bit since getting my ostomy. When I was sick, I...
sorry to hear ,,,,,,,, however i can't seem to Lose weight ,,,, if anyone has any ideas of how i can drop the weight i would be glad to hear pre surgery i...
I am thinking that it might have to do with one of two things . . . .your ileo is high on your gut so you aren't getting the most nutrition from your food . ....
you know i have the same problem of not gaining enough weight, it goes right thru me too but i have notice that eating first and then drinking my drink helps...
I was down to 88 lbs. at the time of my surgery. It has been three months since and I have gained back about 8 lbs. I seem to be able to eat more than I did...
When I went into hospital, I was 140. When I came out, I was 108. Within about 8 months, I had put on everything I had lost and then just stopped gaining. It...
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Jan 14, 2007 12:21 pm
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My name Chad im 37 yrs old and have lived with both types of bags, ie for urine and bowels . I had my ilestomy when i was 5yrs old and then had to have a...
Hi Sherian I'm so sorry to hear that you are having so many problems. Do you have an ostomy or ET nurse than you can discuss your problems with? I don't have...
hi my name is alison i live in devon uk. just joined this group and thought i would introduce myself. i am 36 married to a good supporting husband and have 3...
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Jan 28, 2007 12:48 pm
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I've been mostly a lurker and haven't posted much. That's because I'm a full-time graduate student in a marriage & family therapy program. I have a busy...
My dad (61yo) just had an ileostomy put in last Thurs. This was his third major abdominal surgery since Sept. The first was to remove a cancerous tumor. Second...
Chris, I am appalled that your dad is being treated in this way. Time for you to start kicking and screaming and having a hissy fit in the hospital. Time to...
Just to add something to this reply which I agree with totally. Find and talk to the Patient Advocate at the hospital if you do not get any help from the...
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