Hi everyone- how are you all doing? Why don't we all check in with a health update? I'm good at the moment. Still in remission in the bowel I use (I have some...
Hi everyone- how are you all doing? Why don't we all check in with a health update? I'm good at the moment. Still in remission in the bowel I use (I have some...
Our ostomy forum, the BAG & BOWEL CLUB is at : http://www.bowelweb.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewforum&f=4&sid=22e6bae1a9e382343a86854b9833b3fb Forum...
ileostomy@yahoogroups...
Aug 1, 2004 10:59 am
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It's been awhile since I have posted anything, and a lot has happened. I was diagnosed with a rare from of appendix cancer last Oct, at which time I had...
Hi Kev, I'm so sorry to learn of the cancer, but am really happy for you that they have got it under control and you're recovering and coping so well. The...
My mother suffers from MS and is about ready to undergo a ileostomy. I think that this surgery is a little premature but she seems to think that it is the only...
Hello! My name's Shannon, and I be a newbie. :) A week from this Monday, I'm going to be going in for ileostomy/j- pouch surgery, and I'm a bit nervous (to...
Hi Shannon, Here is my ileostomy diary. Hope it helps. http://www.bowelweb.com/modules.php? op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=80&page=1...
Hi all, I'm sorry that the messages were slow to approve. To stop spam from getting into the group, I moderate all incoming group messages and I only got back...
Hi, Shannon! Welcome to the group.... it is a bit overwhelming, isn't it? My daughter, Emily , is 9.5 and had an ileostomy placed during emergency surgery......
Hi, Shannon! Welcome to the group.... it is a bit overwhelming, isn't it? My daughter, Emily , is 9.5 and had an ileostomy placed during emergency surgery......
Our ostomy forum, the BAG & BOWEL CLUB is at : http://www.bowelweb.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewforum&f=4&sid=22e6bae1a9e382343a86854b9833b3fb Forum...
ileostomy@yahoogroups...
Aug 15, 2004 8:58 am
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Hello Sue! I'm glad your daughter has done so well with her situation; humor can be a great remedy, can't it? :) I'm sure my family will help me out in that...
Shannon, Personally, I think the two piece by convatec adhered to em's skin far better than any of the others we tried... but you will have to try a bunch of...
I wanted to let you all know about a way I am offering new help for the CCFA. On Oct. 2nd of 2004, I will begin a 414 mile solo canoe trip down the Brazos...
I cant seem to get the one piece bags to work for me although I would love to wear them I think they are more comfortable than the two piece but I seem to have...
i started out with a clear 2 piece, then switched to a solid color 2 piece. now i have been using a 1 piece and it has been much much better for me. i have...
Our ostomy forum, the BAG & BOWEL CLUB is at : http://www.bowelweb.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewforum&f=4&sid=22e6bae1a9e382343a86854b9833b3fb Forum...
ileostomy@yahoogroups...
Aug 29, 2004 9:01 am
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Update on Shannon's progress! :) I had surgery #1 on Monday of last week and got to come home the following Monday. I think I would have been allowed to come...
Our ostomy forum, the BAG & BOWEL CLUB is at : http://www.bowelweb.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewforum&f=4&sid=22e6bae1a9e382343a86854b9833b3fb Forum...
ileostomy@yahoogroups...
Sep 12, 2004 8:54 am
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In August, we had the Crohn's Zone members meet 2004 (CZ is this group's parent site). Some 15 site members met in the historic city of York, UK for a weekend...
Shannon......I am so glad to hear your surgery went well!! I did have to take pieces of the adhesive part to "fill in" and "build up" in areas nearer to my...
I am new here and surprised to see how quiet everyone is. I hope this is a sign that everyone is happy and doing well with their ileostomies. I am scheduled...
i have an ileostomy for over 5 years now due to severe ulcerative colitis. i have also permanent controlled atrial fibrilation of my heart. i noticed that...
Emily has had her ileostomy since Feb 28. All of a sudden, her bicarb is dropping.... it is now down to 17. Anyone else ever experience this, and if so, what...
Hi Joanne, I hope that the lifestyle change you have will be to have more of a life outside the bathroom. I think having an ileostomy is a challenge for the...
JoAnne, My daughter had her ileostomy placed because of emergency surgery for a mechanical obstruction in her colon... her colon perfed during the surgery and...
Hi am am new here and would like anyone's input about their stoma placement. I am sure where they place it is important. Once it's there your stuck! They made...