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I just joined this group and I like it very much. I have both a
colostomy and an Illeostomy. I've always had help in changing the
appliances but I want to learn to start doing it myself. What I'm
wondering is how long did it take you all to learn how to do this
yourselves without any accidents and how long did it take you to feel
comfortable doing it? I'll appreciate any help. Thanks




Thu May 20, 2004 4:15 am

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I just joined this group and I like it very much. I have both a colostomy and an Illeostomy. I've always had help in changing the appliances but I want to...
paulvons
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May 20, 2004
4:15 am

I've had mine for 15yrs now and it took me about a week to learn how to change it making sure you have the right stuff with you when you do so. Now having...
Carmen Haltiwanger
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May 20, 2004
12:24 pm

I got my ileostomy when I was 6. I'm 28 now. My mom always took care of me, and when I moved out about 5 years ago, I really started taking care of myself....
Amanda Brown
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May 21, 2004
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