Good Monday morning to you all
I just wanted to share a wee piece of my good news with you all,
Yesterday, Sunday, 24th June, I went swimming to the local sports center in Frankston,
My partner purchased one of those surf shirts and that was great for discreetly hiding my bag,
I have a permanent ileostomy from the 4th of May and am well on the road to recovery,
I'm also returning to work on the 6th of July, life is good!
Victor61
Jun 24, 2018 9:28 pm
AusRob
Jun 25, 2018 12:26 am
Well done. I have resumed swimming and now wear board shorts (no more Speedos) to cover my bag. The exercise is so good for the body and the mind and makes me feel that "nothing has really changed." Cheers, Rob.
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Victor61
Jun 25, 2018 12:37 am
Hi Rob. That's awesome news. I intend on heading back today, so I'm nice and strong for work.
Enjoy your day.
Vb
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Jun 28, 2018 3:54 pm
Hi, good for you. I have been considering water aerobics but was concerned about appliances coming unstuck in water. Did you do anything to prevent this?
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AusRob
Jun 29, 2018 1:16 am
Victor, I think I can help out with some answers to your questions/problems. We will need to chat in the general section as I am not a full member. Cheers, Rob.
Victor61
Jun 29, 2018 1:20 am
Hi Rob Possibly that's why you have not been able to reply to some of my messages. Lol
AusRob
Jun 29, 2018 1:57 am
Will send off for full membership this weekend... can then chat about health & swimming... R.
Puppyluv56
Aug 15, 2018 1:38 am
I have a pool and have not had any trouble with my pouch coming off. I think the glue gets a little broken down and gooey ( turns white like Elmer's glue) but seems to still be sticky!
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Puppyluv56
Aug 23, 2018 7:32 pm
Hey guys! I finally got my irrigation supplies in. I am amazed!!! I thought I had ordered just one kit with the essentials, but little did I know, I ordered what looks to be a month's supply. There are 14 kits, each with two barrier rings, two closed small pouches, two sleeves, the water bag and tubing, a cone, cleaning brush for the cone, a tail closure, lubricant. I will need to build a ceiling-to-floor cabinet in my toilet room just for supplies! Good thing we are getting ready to remodel the bathroom! This all raises some questions.
- Do you reuse the sleeve? If you are going to go through the trouble of cleaning it, I would imagine you can. Especially using a two-piece. How many times can you use one sleeve? These supplies could last much longer.
- How much water do you use to irrigate? The bag goes from 500cc to 2000cc.
- Do you wait any given time after eating a meal? Going out for Mexican tonight, so I want to be sure I am not setting myself up for failure. I think I am going to start tonight, so hopefully, I will have your thoughts and answers for those that irrigate!
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you!
Puppyluv