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Hello... I too send out my well wishes to you. I have been living with Crohn's for 16 years. I had a bowel resection (17 inches removed) in 1997. It was...
Hey there! Thanks to all for the well wishes. I have done a little more research and although this mess looks pretty crazy to deal with, it will be better...
Ok. I was a bit confused too. *LOL* I would think you could just apply sunscreen all around the area, like you would if you didn't have the appliance. I would...
I'm really sorry I confused anyone! I have my applicance on when I sun bath with my swimsuit. I am comfortable with who I am and my appliance in my backyard....
Well done Connie - you go girl!!! Body image is so important and we ileostomates have a real struggle with it after our surgeries. I know I certainly did. I...
Hey All! I am a 35 yo male who has been dx with colitis now for about 13 yrs. My first 8 yrs went well with just oral meds keeping everything in check but...
Wow Connie. I can't believe that you are able to teach fitness classes after an ileostomy. If I do too much bending, lifting or stretching I know that my...
Pat: I was very self conscience when I first started teaching again. I had my surgery in October 2006 and went back to teaching in January 2007. I guess they...
Hi there Reading your message was like a deja vu experience to me and I guess there will be many others who feel the same. I'm a 65 year old female and I had...
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Jul 15, 2007 9:30 am
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Yes Pat, I can certainly associate with what you are saying! If I bend or stretch, my small bowel twists into knots - very painful & takes ages to "right"...
Hi Connie You are living proof that if you are in good physical shape before surgery you will recover much faster. Granted I am older than you but other than ...
Pat I hope that you enjoy the rest of your summer and have a good report on the colonoscopy when you have it done. You have to been comfortable with your...
Does anyone have any resource for pouch covers? My 12 year old daughter, Emily, is interested... sue ... Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here...
sue - try Edgepark Medical - (800) 321-0591 or Shield Healthcare - (800) 228-7150 they both take all kinds if insurance. best of luck - will William...
Sue my first suggestion is to ask the company you get all your Ostomy supplies from. A lot of the time they have the accessories, just do not advertise them...
Paula, I could easily sew one if I had ever SEEN one.... and yes, we were on those two sites last night..... seems to be a lack of patterns that are 'teen...
sure William Adrian Hiel ... Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. [Non-text portions of...
I am not sure what level of experience you have of sewing, but I will try to explain it. I made my own patter to sew from one of my actual pouches I use brown ...
Paula, perfect, i can picture it easily..... wasn't sure exactly what to do with the connection part where flange and bag meet. COOL! Sounds like Em and I...
Actually a double knit is best or even a lycra like bathing suit material works best! It does not ravel and stretches as needed too! Paula ... to do with the...
Hello. I'm a newbie to the ileostomy scene. I have had my ileostomy for several months but only found out that it would be permanent two weeks ago after a...
elmo - i didn't have a j-pouch done. i had an indiana pouch created from a part of my intestines. big failure - killed me X2 - hospital became my residence for...
Welcome! I have had my ileostomy since Oct. 2007 and it is permanent. I believe that everyone is difference but for me I have been able to do just about...
Hi All Im sorry in advance if i should not be here. I have suffered from chronic constipation for about 10 years, after seeing numerous docs. I finally found...
Hi! Alyson, Not sure if this is the right place for you either lets see what everyone
else has to say. Just glad you joined us hope you get some under standing...
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