Our ostomy forum, the BAG & BOWEL CLUB is at : http://www.bowelweb.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewforum&f=4&sid=22e6bae1a9e382343a86854b9833b3fb Forum...
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Dec 5, 2004 9:42 am
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How long does it take your skin to get used to having a pouch stuck to it? My surgery isn't until the 13th, but my ostomy nurse gave me a pouch to wear just to...
Tim, Emily took about 2 months before her skin really got used to it.... the first month, we were helping her do a bag change almost every day... Summertime...
Good luck on the 13th, our thoughts will be your way. I've had mine for about 40 yrs and yes you'll forget about it most of the time. Best of everything....
I personally think it goes in waves. There are times I do not notice my bag and other times when it itches like crazy. Mine seems to itch about a day after...
Hello! My name is Rachel, I am 20 & live in Melbourne, Australia. Fifteen days ago I had a complete colectomy and finally got rid of my Ulcerative Colitis!...
Hi Rachel, Congratulations on returning home. What a relief for you. I am having the same surgery this Monday. My doctor said I would be in the hospital 5 or...
Welcome to a new life, we certainly wish you the best. I'm now 58 and was 18 when I got rid of my UC. Best day of my life and it's only gotten better every...
I, too, got a ileostomy done in April of this year. I have had some real good days. But I would like to hear from other people who may still be dealing with...
Thanks Tim & Larry for your welcome! Tim, in response to your question...I have an extremely complicated medical history, involving all sorts of respiratory...
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...
Dec 19, 2004 10:22 am
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Merry Christmas everyone- hope you have a healthy new year. Regards, Kerry and the Moderator Team The Ileostomy Group...
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...
Jan 2, 2005 9:53 am
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... was do to Pelvic Floor Dysfuntion. I had suffered for 17 years with this. I am still looking for friends to support me and help me deal with the depression...
... need all the support I can get. Thanks Again Sandy ... depressed and to feel so alone with all the changes!! I remember that so well!! It does get...
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...
Jan 16, 2005 10:12 am
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My name is Deanna, and I have 7 children. 6 of those born premature. My youngest one was born at 31 weeks because my membranes ruptured early and they took him...
hey everyone. Im new to this group. I got my Ilestomy in June of 2003. i just wanted to talk to people who have the same thing i have or something like it....
Hello everyone! I wanted to introduce myself.... My Name is Paula and I am now <gulp> 52 years old. I have had my ostomy since I was 28. I label it ostomy...
Hi, I also got my ileostomy in June of 03. welcome to the group. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo!...
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...
Jan 30, 2005 9:55 am
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Hi to all of the new people! I'm Rachel, aged 20 (21 in 13 weeks and 4 days), and I got my ileostomy in November 2004. I am now thinking about a J-Pouch. ...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the ileostomy group: How did you end up with a bag? o Crohn's Disease o Ulcerative Colitis o Other...
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Feb 2, 2005 7:37 pm
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... now ... me. susansjhc wrote: just signed up. Had my ileostomy 5 wks ago. what an experience. it is good that i had it done....
**Eating tiny marshmallows Before bag change. I have to say I always enjoy a good laugh with this one. You are aware, any eating stimulates the digestive...
Hello, My name is Teri. I am 33 years old. I am married and have 2 children. A 9 year old girl and a 4 month old boy. I have had Crohn's for about 8 1/2 years....
Our chat is tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm GMT (3.30pm EST). Everyone is welcome. It's an IBD chat room, but we have a special room for ostomy called the...
Welcome Teri to the group and yes it certainly does help to chat with others having the same issues. I have an Ileostomy from UC performed back in 1965, as in...