Hello all'
I was born 25 years ago with a Bowel problem, and Have lived by the
bathroom all my life, Before I have just been wearing pads.
I am thinking about getting a colostomy, but what are the Up and
Down's to the Surgery? What about odors? what about Sexual
intercourse?
Is it a good idea to Have the Surgery or just leave it Alone? I am
looking for Advice from people that Have Colostomy's and how their
lives have changed?
Hello all' I was born 25 years ago with a Bowel problem, and Have lived by the bathroom all my life, Before I have just been wearing pads. I am thinking about...
Cody, In response to your questions about having a ostomy whether it be a colostomy or ileostomy, I have to agree with Mike, I have had my ileostomy for 23+...
Hi Cody, I have had a colostomy since 2000 as the result of colorectal cancer, so my story is a LOT different from those who have been suffering with pain and...
Cody, My name is Anneke, I am 29 years of age, I live in Michigan, and I had a colostomy done about six years ago. The doctor who performed the surgery in...
I have a Question, How many times a day to most of you have to change the bag? Do you have more bowel movments now that you have a stoma than before? I am just...
How many times a day to most of you have to change the bag? I wear a one piece. I empty my pouch maybe once a day. I change out the entire pouch once a week....
Thank you Deb you been very helpful, isnt there something out there besides a ostomy? I mean they are doing wonders m I was just thinking if they can take a...
Cody You may want to consult witha proctologist. I have a friend that has a artifical rectum I think it is made of teflon. Give a proctoligist a call in your...
Hi Cody, I just don't know what else is out there. That would involve a lot of research. If you're researching from the internet, I would highly recommend...
Hi Kezzie, Stop Odor Plus is a liquid that you put into your pouch to eliminate odors. There are more products like this on the market, and I've tried just...
Kezzie M9 is a good oder stopping product. Try www.choicemedicalsupply.com they will have it Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hello again, I had a temp. colostomy at first because I had peri anal fistulas and having so many rectal surgeries weakened my sphyincter muscle. I wanted to...
Hi again Cody, I change my wafer once a week and the bag I only change when I have stool in it. That is usually 2 times a week or so. I really think you...
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