Whatever the ostomy, whatever the reason, be it IBD, cancer, trauma, etc, you are welcome to come and chat. Why not come and join us even if you don't have an...
... Have ... Tiggy, Noor Wahab (Whatababy to his friends) inhabits that region of cyberspace known as 'Never never land'. He is partially sighted from spending...
Geez - I didn't realize I had been away so long from this computer. Seems with the posts I'm reading... we've crossed over into another dimension..... (Can we...
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I just wrote a whole message and didnt push the right buttons. I'll give it to you in a condensed version. I have a piece of skin attached to the stoma that...
Hi there, I have a colostomy, not an ileostomoy, but on this site I think I'm in the minority. I can't help, but you are in the right place, and I'm sure...
Hi Debbie, I have had my ileostomy for nearly 6years now and i use the Eakin Seals before applying the base plate (I use a 2 piece bag) you can mould them in...
Hi Bob With reference to our having sore skin when shaving round the stoma - I wonder if electrolysis using a portable (home use) would help, some you can get...
Just thought I would warn anyone thinking of going on Xenical (Orlistat) the prescription pills that take fat out of the body before its digested. Yes they...
Sorry i did not make it to the chat last night, i had some unexpected visitors. By the time they left i went to the chat room and no one was about. better luck...
I find that the best way to rid myself of hair is to wash and dry the peristomal skin. I then coat with talcum powder which lubricates and then use an electric...
Hi Cosmic, I took Orlistat last year .... I asked my GP for it - I fulfilled the criteria for being prescribed.. I hasten to add!!! I found exactly what you...
Hi all.. I can just say I,m glad I,m a woman and dont have that problem of shaving like you men....... lorraine [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... Can I just say I'm glad I don't have to wax my legs! ;-) I'm lucky enough to have my stoma sited just far enough away from anything hairy to not need to...
Tracy; The problem like I said is that little piece of skin. I can get good seals cause I use Ekin cohesive as well. but the piece of skin that sticks out does...
Hi All I visited the docs today, they have referred me to have my rectum removed. This is what i have been hoping for (does that sound strange?). Can anyone...
Hi when I had my rectum removed I was in for a week, the stitches are self dissolving, theres a bit of discharge till things heal, but I can tell you you wont...
Hi Kim.... sorry I cant answer your question , but maybe you can help me.... I had my Ileostomy done last feb... anniversary coming up (11 feb).. but ever ...
Anyone of you guys suffer with high blood pressure, mine seems to have been on the increase,quite high at the moment,any thoughts or suggestions please. John...
Hi Kim, I had my rectum removed in December 27th 2001. I spent the New Year in hospital and was home on the 4th January. There was very little pain for me...
Hi John, I have been bothered with high blood pressure for a while now and get it checked at work and by my local Doc. He said it is not causing any concern...
hi everyone as i am a relatively new member to the group, I'd still unsure what sort of questions to ask, but in reply to john & bob about there high blood...
... John, Apparently the older you get so your vascular system loses it's elasticity and can be one of the reasons your blood pressure is higher than it should...
... sort of questions to ask, but in reply to john & bob about there high blood pressure, mine is extremely low which is making me very tired, irritable, &...
Hi John I also have high blood pressure as I have just found out. I was due for an op. went in hospital they checked my BP a couple of times 3 hours later I...
Hi Tiggy - YES - and me thinks the barrel they have us over is a very large one. I was having problems getting a supplier with my new insurance because there...
Whatever the ostomy, whatever the reason, be it IBD, cancer, trauma, etc, you are welcome to come and chat. Why not come and join us even if you don't have an...
I have a colostomy and I have begun using flushable liners so that when I'm out I can change it with minimal problems. The one problem I has is odor. When you...
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