so I came back from camp yesterday, I had fun but yeast is growing under the pouch and I am using nystation powder, gold bond powder and the yeast keeps...
Hi My name is Sarah I have not writen anyone in along time because I had my ielostomy reversed about 2 years ago. It was the best feeling to use the bathroom...
Hey Sarah, I am 24 years old I have cerebral palsy and reigers syndrome I got a blockage and almost died 2 and half yrs ago I am adjusted to my colostomy.. I...
Sarah - I miss that feeling so much sometimes it HURTS! Thats really cool the reversal worked. I'm sure it will take some time still getting used to. Take...
I would try to use a bag cover for now to keep the area with the yeast dry. I would also wash it 2 to 3 times a day. I have had to ask my doctor for Diflucan...
Linda, where can I find a bag cover for my colostomy, I have an apointment with a colon rectal dr Thursday I'll show the ET nurses my skin and hopefully they...
I trace my bag and cut it an inch on each side bigger then I cut 2 peices I cut a hone in the back peice where the flange and bag attach (I use two peice). Sew...
hey everyone, thank you for all your help with the yeast, now I got a presure sore again under the pouch my bag is flat and it was doing good and now it's open...
Hi Minna, It's Sarah agian.I use to have a hard time with flanges because I have a round like belly.The one that worked best for me was Sur-fit Natura...
So I got on a yeast infection medication today, I saw the colon rectal dr's (they were cute) I have a presure sore under my stoma so now they need to close it...
Well - I was looking forward to posting a big 'ol brag about my 3 year ileo.vostomary / kidney transplantation this Saturday (most likely I still will) [[-(]...
Hi Will, sorry to hear that you have an infection. I hope they get it sorted out for you. You carry on venting and I think your great and an inspiration to me...
So sorry to hear you have another infection. You don't say exactly what the infection is so I will see what I can find for you in the natural therapy books I ...
Thanks so much Sandra. (You actually ust reminded me). Yippie! William Adrian Hiel ... Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's...
Sandara- Your kind works truly mean alot to me & I thank you. Your support is always most appreciated when the going gets a little tough. I will keep you...
Hi there everyone, this is a reminder of our chat this afternoon/evening at 9pm British Time. The times in your time zones..should be..as below. 4pm if you are...
Hello there and welcome to our group Thanks for joining. Just wanted to welcome you, and tell you a little about us. My name is Sandara and I am co-owner with...
Hi there everyone, I thought this would be a useful exercise for everyone, only if you feel up to it, and would be good for any ostomate that might not know a...
I will go next - 1. I use a hairdryer set on low to warm the flange before I put it on. It helps with the stickiness. 2. I use a babybib tied aroung the...
I was reading your tips and I am curious that you both mentioned about possibly getting a hole in your bag? How can that occurr? I am a little nervous as I...
I was reading your tips and I am curious that you both mentioned about possibly getting a hole in your bag? How can that occurr? I am a little nervous as I...
Hi Debbie, try not to be worried. Its just that I wear a very thin bag and sometimes, once in a while there is a tiny pin prick in it. Or there has been...
Hi Debbie, About the holes in the bag/pouch......I sometimes will get one if I have eaten nuts and then 'milked' the pouch to empty. A piece of a nut may...
Hey this is how I change my bag 1st I soak it with water and I peal it off first then my pca or mom takes it off the rest of the way. they take a q tip get all...
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Last Wednesday I had a colonoscopy the dr said no sign of cancer but he thinks my acid reflux is coming from my colon. I want to know for the people who have a...
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