Update from the Urostomy Patient - No More Leaks, But Now Carpal Tunnel

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MassMikMouse
Aug 31, 2023 11:26 pm

Hi there.

I submitted a post, probably in June, detailing my woes about my leaky ostomy due to my weight loss. I would like to let everybody know that everything has settled down. I am now using Convatec products, and they seem to work much better than the Coloplast products. (I'm not sure if it's me, but I really think my urine made the adhesive for the Coloplast products break down a little bit faster.) In any case, I am using the two-piece convex products, and I am changing every two days. That seems to be the sweet spot, and I haven't been leaking at all. Hurrah!

Of course, now that that's taken care of, I have carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. At least I am unemployed right now so they can rest, rehab, get cortisone shots, think about surgery, and take care of my cat.

Slight digression - when I received the cortisone shots on Tuesday, the surgeon was worried that it would be too painful. I looked him in the eye and said, after losing my bladder eight years ago and all of those invasive tests, I'm not sure if this is gonna hurt as much. Surprise!!! It did not hurt. The surgeon was slightly shocked…

A huge thank you to everyone who offered advice, love, and laughs. I know I'll get through this…

Beachboy
Sep 01, 2023 12:18 am

Hello,

Thanks for sharing your update. Great that you found products and a protocol that work for you. Wishing you good health.

Dan

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Bill
Sep 01, 2023 6:51 am

Hello MassMickMouse.

Thank you so much for your update. As Dan has said. it's good that you have found solutions to your previous problems. It is this sort of positive feedback which gives us all hope for our own futures.


Best wishes

Bill

Axl
Sep 01, 2023 7:43 am

Knew you would get there all along, well done.

Past Member
Sep 01, 2023 9:49 am

Stay strong. 💪💙

 

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Justbreathe
Sep 01, 2023 11:41 am

Great post - thanks! Folks need to know that persistence in researching products and comments made on this site can result in success! Jb

eefyjig
Sep 01, 2023 12:31 pm

You are strong, MassMikMouse! May your cortisone shots do the trick and your leaks continue to be gone!

Beth22
Sep 03, 2023 3:00 am

Yeah, always a win when you have no more leaks and you find what works!! Exciting!!