hi
I have an illeostomy have had it for 4 months any tips would be a great help
I have an illeostomy have had it for 4 months any tips would be a great help
airforce1
Apr 21, 2010 3:55 am
junopete
Apr 21, 2010 4:47 am
Airforce
It's all pretty much an OTJ(on the job) training thing. Unless you have a particular question or problem. Everyone is different and has his or her own challenges.
Good luck
rick.....
It's all pretty much an OTJ(on the job) training thing. Unless you have a particular question or problem. Everyone is different and has his or her own challenges.
Good luck
rick.....
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lottagelady
Apr 21, 2010 7:37 am
Hi Airforce, welcome to the forum, hope you will find some help here. There are many people here who will help to answer any questions you may have - probably need to be a bit more specific?
There is a section in the forum on tips - the link is below
https://www.meetanostomate.org/discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=377&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Hope you find something there, if not just ask!
Rachel xx
There is a section in the forum on tips - the link is below
https://www.meetanostomate.org/discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=377&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Hope you find something there, if not just ask!
Rachel xx
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ostralian
Apr 21, 2010 3:28 pm
Hi Airforce
Are you a member of one of the New Zealand support groups? I'm sure someone there would be happy to talk you as well. There are two groups as far as I know.
Cheers Trish
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Are you a member of one of the New Zealand support groups? I'm sure someone there would be happy to talk you as well. There are two groups as far as I know.
Cheers Trish
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wendy
Apr 24, 2010 2:21 pm
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Hi - I've had an ileostomy since 1974, or 36 years. It's been a long journey & I've learned many, many things about coping & finding easier ways, more helpful supplies, etc. Have you had the advice of an ET nurse? I hope so, but they are scarce. I wish you all the best, & assure you that life can go on normally.
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beatrice
Apr 24, 2010 7:12 pm
Welcome!
Lots of great info here ... just start browsing and reading.
And don't hesitate to ask questions
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airforce1
Apr 25, 2010 10:03 am
I have had it for 4 month now have got it into a rountine will think i have took 3 operation in 2 weeks to get it sorts was not good there at some stage i spent 20 days in hospital over christmas now working morning and going good there live in Wanganui new zealnd it 10pm have work tom so will hope online tom my ostomy nurse is just graet good support
ZACK
Apr 28, 2010 1:53 am
Four months and back to work already. Looks like you are doing well. I was off for two months after adhesions glued all my small intestine into one useless mass. Had a second surgery to fix that. But that was 1976 and sometimes I forget I do have some limitations.
As others have written, ask any question here; someone will have been there too.
ZACK, Michigan, United States
As others have written, ask any question here; someone will have been there too.
ZACK, Michigan, United States