Hi Since 1977 i have used a drainable bag but this is now being deleted and i have about 6 mths supplies left so i need to find a new bag that i feel ...
... Welcome. I'm just curious -- what brand of drainable bag are you using that's being discontinued? Do you have access to a nurse specialist who may have...
my husband is in his eleventh day after operation.he has not eaten since the op and has been feed through a drip but for the last two days his bag has not been...
Hi...... Nice to meet you, sorry about the circumstances though.. No.... i've not talked to anyone that's had that experience. I'd question the doctors...
Hi, I had my surgery almost 24 years ago and NO, I didn't go thru what he is going thru.. There are alot of things to consider thou..Alot of details your not...
My doctor told me just after my surgery that the intestines dont like to be handled and sometimes take longer to take overand pick back up where the missing...
Hi. I'll echo what everyone else has said -- demand the docs sit down with you and tell you what the possibilities could be and what they are doing to ...
I had my surgery back in Dec 17, 2003. I had the same problem. I did not eat for 8 days. But my bag was still working. Make sure you talk to the Doctor. Your ...
Hello, Glad to hear you all are getting some answers finally... Sometimes we all forget we need to makesure the dr's are making things clear so we understand...
Just after my illestomy surgery in 1995 I answered a few questions posted in the webpage "pouch Clip" There was a young lady about to have surgery to have a J...
Just after my illestomy surgery in 1995 I answered a few questions posted in the webpage "pouch Clip" There was a young lady about to have surgery to have a J...
The Coloplast drainable pouches are good, I've had my ostomy for a few years now and out of all of the drainable pouches I've tried I like these the best, I...
Hello, I had my surgery back in December 17, 2003. I had some complications, and ended up have another surgery, that was on the 19. I was in hospital for 19...
just to let you all know my husband had cat scan yesterday only to find a doctor had puntured his lung while puttind a line into his neck after the op.he was...
I tried the synergy system. I liked the flange because it is thin and flexible, and therefore more comfortable than many others. I did not like the curved bag...
I found out from the convatec rep today at customer service that they have a "straight" drainable pouch, that will hang like the convatec we are used to. I'm...
Hi everyone, Just a bit of information for those of you that find Bean-o really helpful (like me), but just a little too expensive. There is a product that is...
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, In response to your questions. I have a life now cause of my ileostomy. It is so nice to be able to go skiing, swimming, biking and so many other...
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...
I guess I am scared, This is something that will change my life forever and there will be no going back after it is done. I am 25 years old I have been marrie...
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...
Hi Cody I feel the same as Deborah, Mike and others in their replies to you. I have had my Ileostomy for 32 years and I can honestly say that the minute I...
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...
I had my surgery on Dec 17 2003. I had what they call is "J Pouch Surgery". I am supose to have my take down surgery on May 20, 2004. I couldn't live with a...
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