Kez, I've known several ostomates who have used tanning beds. They've reported no problems with it. They did take extra precautions though, some put a wet...
Hi All its been a bit quiet lately so i thought i'd post. I'm going in hospital on sunday, op on monday. Its come around so quick now im getting a bit jittery....
Hi Kim, You wont believe it, but the hospital range Monday morning to say they coulndt operate this week, so we are waiting for another call and he will...
I have been on the sunbed many times and have never experienced any problems. I cover the bag with a small cloth. If I am on the stand up bed I tape the bag...
I have personally tanned with my stoma. I would put a folded wash cloth over the site so as not to get the barrier too hot and break it down and to also...
Kim - Good luck in your surgery. I will send angels to surround you and keep you safe and ask God to guide the doctor's hands. :) Angel hugs Tina ... ...
I would like to ask the group if anyone has had to leave their work due to having a stoma. I work in the prison service, and at times my pouch has leaked, and...
Hi, I'm 49 and had an ileostomy 15 months ago. I'm single, although I have a 16 yr old son and have never been married. Although I live alone I have a couple...
Hi Bob. How long have you had your ostomy? Do you use disposable pouches? Are you going to have hernia repaired? I have not worked in a year, except to sell...
Hi, Mindi------- What do you mean by " disposable pouches ?" I bought some pouch liners from a Co. in Canada----is this what you mean?---------------Jack H...
Hi jhh11 I have just returned to work this week (on Mon) after my op. I am a teacher so I cannot just up and go when I feel like it either. My bag had not...
My aunt had a colostomy 1 month ago, but it's a little bit difficult to buy the colostomy bags, does anyone of you know where the bags are cheaper, or where...
Hi, by the sounds of it you might have caught it on the edge of a desk, this has happened to me before, i got up from my dining room table and the lip on the...
Hi Alejandra I'm not sure where to buy inexpensive supplies. I went to Yahoo.com and typed in "Ostomy Supplies" and came up with over 15 links to suppliers....
HI all.... All I can say ..thank goodness I live in germany..no offence meant .. couldnt even estimate the cost if I had to buy everything!!!??? Unbelievable...
I had a colostomy following a bowel perforation due to diverticulitis. They only removed my large bowel and said the colostomy was reversable. For 2 months I...
Hi Jean, I too had a colostomy (still have actually) for the same reason as you. I would suggest that the Diclofenac you're taking would not really do much...
Hello Peeps,First let me welcome all the newcomers to the group,I hope you find the site useful and informative.We have lots of experience here.......If you...
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...
Reminder from the Calendar of ukostomysupport http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukostomysupport/cal UK ileostomy chat Monday April 7, 2003 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (This...
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Is anyone else having problems getting into the Yahoo chat room for today's chat??? Tina Please email me at Af12dlite@... THANKS!...
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When are you going to give me those answers for the trivia questions..........PLEASE! I'm a trivia nut and a few have really stumpt me! anangelseyes...
Hi Jack. It's a two-piece system. The flange adheres to your stoma and the pouches are separate they lock on to the flange and when it's about 1/2 full, you...
Hi All I hope every one is well, I am looking for someone else who may have had a temp colostmy due to crohns and it ended up being permanent ostomy due to...
Hi All I hope every one is well, I am looking for someone else who may have had a temp colostmy due to crohns and it ended up being permanent ostomy due to...
I'm sooo sorry - I didn't think anyone was interested as there wasn't a reply to them. I'll post them so that all can see. Angel hugs Tina ... From: maree...
Hi Tina,I'm interested but there has always been a problem with the group chat room one way or another.........it just doesn't work all the time even on the...
Hi Lynne, I'm Kerry. I had my 'temporary' ileostomy done due to Crohn's-colitis last year. They left some Crohn's ulcers in my remaining bit of sigmoid colon,...
I need the questions and the answers when ya get a chance! Thanks, Mindi ... From: Tina K [mailto:Af12dlite@...] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 7:59 PM ...
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