--- "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? How?
> 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
> Hi,
I had my colonostomy surgery a little over a year
ago. Due to cancer part of my colon was removed as
well as my rectum. I was not able to sit upright for 2
weeks and I was sore for a couple of months. My family
doctor prescribed vicodin by the 100 and I used over
400 of them. (my surgen is very tight with pain
killers) Also there were pockets were I was stiched
that my wife packed with gauze twice a day for 6
weeks. It takes time but she will heal.
Once healed, I began to irrigate. If I irrigate
in the morning, I have no gas until late in the
evening. I have found no way to muffle the noise. (she
can hold a pillow over it or try a gas-ex)
I just returned from a vacation to Niagra falls.
I took my irrigation kit, extra wafers and pouches and
a few zip lock bags. I irrigated each morning and was
able to visit wineries, casinos and the falls without
having to be bothered by gas or any output.
If I can be of any help, you can pm me from the
ostomy site.
Lee
>
>
>




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