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May 1, 2007 10:25 am
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I was just wondering if anyone has found a solution for gas build up over night other than getting up and burping pouch? I usually don't have a problem...
I was just wondering if anyone has found a solution for gas build up over night other than getting up and burping pouch? I usually don't have a problem...
Beano might or gasx and my experience with those charcoal filters are that they plug up the first time you recline and never work after that. In fact I have...
Take my word for it you can leak from the pouches that have the filter in them. My stoma is rather large and I can’t wear the small filter bags. The ...
Does anyone else here notice that their ostomy is more active at certain times of the day? I have been paying close attention to mine for the past little...
Pat, Our daughter is the ileostomate, but she is very similar..... feast or famine. She has a slow start in the am, but about 9:30 or so she kicks in......
Mine is the least active before noon, I usually don't eat a big breakfast. I think your activity level has a lot to do with it! ... From: Pat Connaughan To:...
I don't eat a big breakfast or lunch. There are many days that I could easily go without one or the other or both but I have meds that have to be taken with...
It's a constant struggle to keep it around 1200. ... From: Pat Connaughan To: ileostomy@yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [The...
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ileostomy@yahoogroups...
May 6, 2007 9:35 am
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In a message dated 4/23/2007 6:03:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, wahiel@... writes: William, You mentioned a cymed flange less pouch system. What exactly...
I'm just writing because I'm nervous. Yesterday when I woke up I felt alittle lite headed, I thought maybe I am not drinking enough. So I started drinking...
Hello, I am new to the group and hoping that your experience will help my grandmother who just had an ileostomy after a near death multiple perforation...
When this happens to me for some reason if I drink a regular Coke (not diet) it will get my bowels moving again. ************************************** See...
Teri, Emily does the obstruction thing from time to time, but her longest 'stop' has been about 12 hours..... praying you can keep things moving today. I...
i was told to drink a coke or grape juice...coke usually does the trick for me when my output slows down...good luck ... 'stop' has been about 12 hours........
Hello Theodora ,,,, I am Sorry to hear your Granny is having so many problems. 1. so true about the Clamps ,, however CONVATEC has a new pouch that does not...
My nurse said to try white grape juice, its works like"Drano" on us! ... From: Susan Koprucki To: ileostomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 6:17...
Angie - its a drainable pouch that is attached to the skin by a type of tegadem film & not any glue or paste. i dont have the item # handy right now but i can...
I also use convetec products except for the paste and wipes - I prefer karaya paste and use a generic wipe. because of previous surgery and lumpy belly I find...
Hi Theodora I have to agree with what Cole told you. I have found that the ConvaTec products work the best for me. I use basically the same routine except I...
Last year I was given a temporary ileostomy because my colon was littered with gangrenous ulcers. I was only suppose to have it for six weeks but the surgeon...
I try to avoid Coke and all carbonated drinks because of my ongoing problems with gas. The next time I go to the grocery store I'm going to get some white...
Thank you very much for your responses. I have learned a lot and passed it on. I plan on calling Convatec tomorrow. I looked at their site. I still do not...
... water ... put ... As someone in another ostomy forum is fond is saying, did you give yourself an enema after you went the normal way? My nurses in the ...
Thanks to everyone for the advise. I have tried them all. Fluids pass easily enough, but everything else takes longer than normal(for me). Ususally when I eat...
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