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...
Hi Cody, It's Deb again. It's perfectly alright to be scared. Any kind of surgery is frightening, especially when you know you will wake up with something you...
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....
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...
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...
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]...
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...
Hello, I'm 28 and have had Crohn's for almost 15 years, and have had a colostomy for 5 yrs. it has changed my life a lot both for the possitive and negative....
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...
http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. A clock showing the current UK time is also on that page. Look at it to see the...
my surgery for a colostomy is april 26th, i will have my laptop with me in the hospital,the surgeon said that i would be in the hospital 2- 3 days and that i...
For those of you who are new or dont' keep up with the MSN Group, chat is tonight ! Come and join us :) http://groups.msn.com/OstomatesSupport/chat.msnw...
Hi, Can anyone help Shakeel find a gastroenterologist in South Africa? Link to their mesage: http://groups.msn.com/CrohnsDiseaseintheUK/general.msnw? ...
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