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John 

Oh my goodness!  I first saw this photo just after diagnosis and just before pre-op chemo & radiation. The facilitator was trying to help me get an idea of how life would and could be 'normal' in spite of this drastic surgery they were preparing me for. I'd never seen/known/heard of anyone who had an ostomy and I just could not envision me going thru this at all. (See username) Well, that was in 2014, and life IS relatively normal, if your normal includes handling crap several times a day!! 

Great drawings!

csteven,

I'll leave advice about whether or not to do a reversal to others who have had it done, but I want to say one thing.  60 is NOT old!  You could have another 30 years yet!  Maybe more.  Don't let that be the deciding factor.

Yep, agree Weirdnewlifelife! Sixty is just getting started! This is when you get to enjoy the life you have worked hard to make! Do not let your age dictate this opportunity! Base it on the chances of being successful! 

Puppy

What are you two talking about? Bain, you were going to give me naviation tips, remember?  My navigation method consists of getting lost, finding something new then finding my way back...hardly geek worthy.

It listed monthly meetings across the country and any other events, quarterly or annually like conferences and such. It is found under the Content menu.

That's a good thing. Why did they take it away?  I'm always looking for a major conference, like the one you went to, near me.  Would have been a good tool.

OK Schatzi, here's the deal.  I don't pretend to know anything about the surgical process involved in correcting your situation but I do have a couple thoughts or questions.  Why did the stoma retract?  What will be done differently to avoid a recurrance?  Same surgeon?  Why is there a significant difference of opinion between the doctor and the nurse?

I'm sorry if I caused you more concern but you deserve some answers before you get cut again.  Maybe a second opinion?  

Respectfully wishing you the very best,

Mike

My sister in law developed several after a surgery -- It was really hard goingfor awhile, but once the blood is thinned and the clot dissolves/ passes, you will be back to normal.  Is this inoperable? Sometimes the surgery makes it worse...  wishing you the best and stay positive - this is a stone in the path -- you can get beyond it.

Thanks. It is small so I do not think surgery is being considered. I am on needles for a week and pills for 5 months. I thought this topic would have got more replys.

I am in the hospital now just had surgery outpaient to clear out a large blood clot in two areas coming from my intestines and spline to my liver. Doctors do not know why it formed and my surgery for my ostomy was September of last year, never had this problem before. Is it common to develop blood clots later on after surgery months later

I plan on doing yoga I decided after reading because I believe it will be safer for me than lifting weights.  I bought an colostomy wrap for 30 bucks off a web site I googled.  Hopefully this will keep my bag secure.  I already do kung fu forms and kicking and punching for exercise.  I also want to start riding an exercise bike.  I was riding an exercise bike at the YMCA 5.5 miles but due to persperation my bags come off sooner when I do and also from the movement.  My wrap should come Friday or Saturday.  I can hardly wiat to try it out.

HI yagogal... I have been thinking about this aswell but on this remote Island I live on we don't have many experience people.so i was wondering if you have an exercise plan for me I have a Ostomy and this is the 3rd time my hernia has recure I ama now awaiting on my 3rd operation to remove my bag to the other side of my stomach and hopefully get ride of my hernia......... so I will appricate any knid of exercise that will help me lose some weight..... thank you for shearing....

Great drawing  I wish I looked so good.

Awesome drawing I don’t look that good, that’s a mans dream I guess lol

The only thing that resembles me is the stoma lol.

Way to go Dancer Woohoo!

👍🤗

weirdnewlife... I also care for you.... 

Hi to read what you post,Yes I agree Angel the definition isn’t what some think, it’s different for everyone there story etc... and it’s great to have others who care and can relate.. It’s tough to feel comfortable with someone that doesn’t have ostomybuddy one sometimes they look at us like weird freak or just different, but we’re all the same and do the same just some are nicer, sweeter, care more, have big hearts ♥️  understanding and just saying we’re not different but treated differently l!! Actually we’re nicer usually because we’re going through a lot and I’m here to say I’m different but try to not be, some also act or don’t want anyone to here  ❤️the real truth how they feel,I know we all want to be positive and say I feel great, doing good, feeling like a younger woman,man but reality is we have our days! No one feels great everyday

Thanks for this info. Diethealthsupplements.com Diet Health Supplements

Hi Michael,
          Your post made laugh a bit.

Go for gold, enjoy, have as much 'safe ish' fun as

you can, You'll be a long time dead.

What type of fetish scene, elucidate?!

Best wishes to you both

steve

Bdsm like I said 50 shades lol

Again I smile.

50 shades, too funny, it gives

lots of clues, act on them if you wish, but

be aware, fantasy can become reality very fast.

Be very careful what you 'both' wish for.

But have fun

steve

Hi, can I ask what a dmasm bowel is or is it spasm bowel you are

askng about?

Best wishes

steve

Marijuana must be mentally addictive then. When I was younger I met people that had to smoke everyday because they said they couldn't function properly without it. Some people have the propensity to addictive behavior.

Nowadays, marijuana is stronger than it was years ago and therefore, potentially addictive. Perhaps go with him and get something with higher CBD and lower THC. Vapes and edibles are too concentrated and hard to dose consistently.  If pain reduction is the object, go for CBD and topicals. Get him more massages and physical therapy. Let him know he is scaring his daughter. Family therapy or social worker. Help him find pleasure and happiness in other ways, nature, laughter, exercise, yoga, arts and crafts, cooking, etc.

Symposium in Mt Shasta, CA. I was not there, but got a summary from someone.  Here it is, sorry it is long. Info may be useful.

The Cannabis Educational Event on Feb. 2, 2019. Scientific research studies and statistical evidence presented by our Panel of Five Experts in their fields which allowed the audience to draw their own conclusions. The Event was not Pro or Con on Cannabis. The speakers each shared researched evidence on the effects of the Cannabis being sold today which contains a high percentage of THC. The Speakers shared how Cannabis use affects our Society and our Environment. I found the speakers and research believable. The Research points shared below are solely the points made by that speaker, and not by me.

Points made by Ben Cort, Boulder, Colorado. He is very familiar with the Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Field and is a Consultant. I’ve included a link, at end of this article, to his 16 Minute Ted Talk (well worth viewing).
1. The CBD part of marijuana is the part from which you do not get high if it is pure with no THC added. It contains the potential medical properties of marijuana. But very likely it's not grown with Organic Seeds. That means pesticides and fungicides are used on the marijuana plant.
2. Before 1970, Cannabis contained less than .5% of THC. Now the THC part has risen to 30% in Cannabis.The higher the THC part, the greater the potential toward addiction.
3. Cannabis in a “concentrate” form can contain up to 90% THC and even higher…highly addictive. As the THC percent increases, the CBD percent is decreased. Dispensaries may offer concentrates of THC in vape pens, candy, cookies, gum, coffee, ice-cream, mood spray. Beware Parents! The packaging on candy looks very similar in color and size to the non-Cannabis candy wrappers. Almond Joy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Girl Scout Cookies (Dr. Stuyt said THC levels of 17-28% have been found in what’s labeled as " Girl Scout Cookies”), and gum now have their counterpart sold with THC. Children need to be trained to recognize the difference. The Cannabis Industry is chasing out the small growers of Cannabis.
4. In Colorado, since retail Cannabis stores opened up in 2014, weed-related crime has increased, arrests have increased among the youth, and school suspensions have gone up considerably.

5. Ben saw that our hopes for a Cannabis that was pure and natural is making it hard for us to see what is really going on with the chemical Industry’s Cannabis today.
6. Ben suggested we must hold the Cannabis Industry to a higher standard. (See Ben’s 16 minute Ted Talk link at end of article. It is very informative.)

7. Dr. Libby Stuyt, Addiction Psychiatrist in Colorado, spoke about high rates of mental illness developing among adults and youth as they attempted to cope with their experiences of addiction. She covered high potency THC and its effect on the developing brain…from the baby in the womb of a mother who smokes marijuana, to young children who are around adults who smoke in their homes, to teens who smoke…influenced by peer pressure, to adults who are regular users. She saw some teens and adults dealing with mental illness and psychosis after a period of time under the stress of addiction.

8. Second-hand smoke has an effect on children, pets, and other non-smoking adults in the home. It makes children and youth more susceptible to smoking and becoming addicted themselves later in life. Their brains are still developing much until about age 25. Children are very vulnerable.
9. The Good News: Abstinence from all drugs for about 90 days begins to break the addictions. Exercise becomes very important to help the body recover/return to health. It’s important to replace the drug habit with habits to enforce health.It is possible to reverse brain damage if adults (who are addicted), choose to quit drugs for about 18 months. It will be important to replace the Cannabis habit with other activities that supports the body’s health and emotional wellbeing. There are Organizations who will share methods of Recovery.
10. Dr Mourad Gabriel, Univ. of CA at Davis. Exec. Director of Integral Ecology Research Center. “The Environmental Impacts of Marijuana Cultivation on the Environment.” When many different pesticides are used on private and public land by the Cannabis Industry to grow Cannabis, the pesticides are often toxic and poisonous to animals and humans. Deer, birds, and rodents are very affected. The Northern Spotted Owls are affected.

11. Deforestation occurs. The water below a cannabis growth area can be contaminated. It may be another farmer’s land. Pesticides have been detected in water samples. Soil samples can be contaminated.
12. One or two CA Labs that test purity of cannabis have been shut down for not testing for all the different forms of insecticides used. They falsified lab reports. One cannot presume Cannabis products are safe to use. Is our eco-system safe?
(See a link to Dr. Gabriel’s website at end of article.)

13. Siskiyou County Sheriff, Jon E. Lopey: On some Cannabis growth lands, there is refuse and pollution left behind. Garbage and pesticides, dangerous to humans also, are left on the land, along with guns and ammunition.
14. THC impairs one’s ability to drive. Marijuana related accidents are on the rise. Innocent lives are injured, and deaths do occur. Whole families are impacted.

15. Dr. Phillip Drum, Pharmacist in CA: Topic, “Marijuana and the Cost to Society since it was Legalized.)In many states that legalized Cannabis, the amount of increased TAX REVENUE was extremely lower than the costs to society for marijuana related accidents, illness, hospitalization, destruction of property, destruction of life.For some who start out with marijuana, there could be a tendency to move on to other drugs to get the next stronger “high” experience. If one is experiencing a “high” on THC marijuana, one should not be driving for 6 hours after that. Marijuana impacts the brain’s reaction time in attempting to avoid an accident.

Much more information was given during the four hour presentation that is valuable to know.
A Professional Video was made of Saturday’s Cannabis Educational Event covering the research presented by the five Speakers who are Experts in their field. It will be for sale soon. It’s a fascinating Video.If you wish to purchase a Video... Contact: **** Then visit the website: mtshastacares.com to learn of more, updated research on the Cannabis Studies. At the end of the day, it is left for each person to make their wisest decision on this issue.

Here is the Link to Ben Cort’s 16 min. Ted Talk: (Worth viewing).
https://www.ted.com/talks/ben_cort_surprising_truths_about_legalizing_cannabis?language=en
Here is the Link to Dr. Gabriel, Exec. Dir. of Ecology Research Center. “Environmental Impacts of Marijuana Cultivation.”http://www.iercecology.org/marijuana-grow-site-environmental-clean-up-project-summaries/

One more thing. There may be pesticides and other chemical residues in how the marijuana is grown and processed that may be contributing to his issues. Perhaps a blood test could look for chemical sensitivities. 

Thanks for sharing! Brave little girl with a great attitudes! 

Sjb.. Yes she is !

You beat me to the posting, Xnine.  I was just going to post the same thing.  Happy Valentine's Day to you too...and your advice was great!

What time should I be there for dinner and especially for the dessert?

Yummy! Hope your Valentine’s Day was great! 

BUT.... I am still waiting if Pecan Poe! Lol

Puppy

I will definitely check it out!  I am currently in the ER with a partial bowel obstruction....seems anymore that every time I try to eat healthy I have a very difficult time with pain and sometimes nausea. Will see a nutritionist soon......came across your post just at the right time!!

OMG - YOU POOR THING!  I'M SOOOO SORRY!

Do you have an ileostomy or colostomy?  (I suspect, the former - with our smaller stomas, we seem to have more trouble.)

Do you have an immersion blender?  Just last night I "made up" a new recipe to try to add more fruit to my diet.  (I get Meals on wheels for 5 meals a week, mainly so I can see a human 3x a week.  <g>>  But I have to "adjust" for my ileostomy.

My new recipe:  Fruit Butter

Blend 1 container applesauce & 1 of peaches, pears, etc.,  add to 1 c. apple butter, add allspice, cinnamon, and pie spice, mix well.  Pretty yummy!  (I don't think I would try with pineapple - too fibrous.) 

I also have a GREAT little mincer called a Crank Chop - use it on most of my veggies and ALL leafy salads.  Also, a spiralizer works great - use on veggies then nuke them to soften!

Take care, hon!

Yes I have an ileostomy. It isn't new but my trouble with some foods is new. Thinking I may have a stricture and will see my surgeon when I can. An immersion blender would probably be a good investment for me....my brother has one and loves it. That would be one way for me to get healthy foods into my diet. On this low residue diet I seem to eat nothing but carbs and dairy!!!!!

Thanks for your help full ideas! I sure don't want to give up veggies...I love them! Not so big on fruit but know I need it. I do take supplements as well.

Thanks again!!!

Wendy

Thank you Rebecca. I appreciate the compliment.

What a beautiful drawing! Looks more like a  photograph it is so perfect! 

Pup

Thank you very much Pup. Have a great day!

Amen

I bought myself a really good manual mincer and mince the heck out of my salads.  Works well for me and my ileostomy.

Good for you!! I am looking forward to my takedown so I can eat my favorites again too! Best wishes! 

I have not had any issues in months from my phone! Sorry, 

Lucky you! 

For a while it was horrible but that was several months ago! I do get kicked off when I go into a chat room! Don’t know what’s up with that!lol

puppy

Hi.

Nice one Angel. I like it.

John

scorsby... Thanks...

There once was a man from Nantucket......

You know the rest....lol...if you for some reason don't know it, google is your friend.

@Bill,

  So glad to hear you're on the mend!  Hope your recovery is going well.

Bain

Oscar Wild said “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”, etc. So please except the flattery from folks like Bain and me. Maybe Bain’s was just accidental but when I read “your friend” followed by “you’re on the mend”, I can’t help but think there’s a poetic or rhyming influence. Whatever it is, it’s just too good.
Mike

Hahaha!poet and don’t know it Mike and Bain! 

Hi what do you use now? You may need to go back to the old and see what you can do?Im not sure unless you write me and you maybe be able to help ok Victoria 

are you useing a skin prep wipe before the flange? silly question but what soap are you useing to clean the area between changes. i know people who have doubled their wear time by simply switching to yellow dial soap. keep us posted on your solution

Hi!

What brand are you using? Due to insurance problems my pharmacy started sending me Secuti-T USA. My first experience was just like what you are describing. But I called the company and they sent me a better fit. Then, by chance I discovered that this brand has like a semi-circle, which it should be towards the belly button when the flange is sticked to my skin. That way the wax keeps straight and doesn’t brake creating leaks. Now the flange lasts 6 days without any problems. Hope it helps. 

good question, i guess everybody is different. i suggest that you eat smaller meals and just eat more often if you get hungry. i AVOID eating a large meal where you feel full.

yes i think thats what i did ihad not eaten much during the day but probably ate too much later  thanks

Sometimes when I eat, one bite is the difference between satisfied and miserable! Funny how it hits me! 

Puppyluv