Not knowing where you are ..but most places that do this kind of surgery have ET
nurses. Your mother never saw one..and alot of the time the county you live in
..if you are in the states have an et nurse there..if her insurance allows and
that..she can make home visits to help your mother learn how to take care of it
and all the things that go along with an ostomy

"Shelli (Ford)" <lynmengroup@...> wrote:Hi, my name is Shelli. My mother
was diagnosed with rectal cancer
earlier this year and had colonostomy surgery over 2 weeks ago.

She is recuperating, having some difficulties and worried about her
future.

Some issues that she really needs help with are:

Soreness on her bottom area from surgery
"Gas" noises from her bag (Is there a bag that doesn't make as much
noise?)
The best way to disgard the waste and clean the bag when necessary
How do you empty your bag when away from home? Do you empty into a
Ziplock type bag; a cup; the toilet?
And, what type of products do you take with you when you are away
from home (cleaners, squirt bottle, etc.)

Thank you so much for all your help. I am planning on getting her
involved with the Ostomy Association in our area, but they only meet
once a month.

Take care,

Shelli





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