Living with an Ileostomy: Seeking Advice and Sharing Experiences

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warrior
Nov 24, 2024 12:38 am

So the logic with all that toilet paper is.....gift wrapping your poop to the sewer man. 

That's the holiday season spirit.🤦‍♂️

warrior
Nov 24, 2024 3:29 am

Detached an issue?

Ooh, that setup brings back a memory pre-osty.

I hated getting up to pee during the night. Kept a urinal nearby.

Well, if you can figure from there the many things going wrong with that setup—

It did. Yeah, let that imagination roll.

You, rather I, will never ever keep anything near me like a drain, bottle, bucket, hose.

Ain't worth the mess and risk.

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This site has been a blessing for me in learning how to cope with and navigate this journey as an ostomate. I have a colostomy as a result of a perforation in my colon since May of this year. I don't know yet if it will be permanent or reversible. The people on here have provided me with so much advice and information about living with an ostomy that I don't think I could get anywhere else. You all have given me hope and a place to come to for support. I still struggle with acceptance, but know that it will come if I am patient. Patience has never been my strong suit! Also, I love all the humor, although it really pissed me off when I first came on here. Thanks to all of you.

Beachboy
Nov 24, 2024 5:07 am

Sewer man needs love too. No bow required.

Axl
Nov 24, 2024 9:06 am

Hi Fitzy

I forget I have an ileo most of the time, and the output is usually looser, sort of self-cleaning because of that. I have had mine for 8 years and do everything that I have always done, but with a few small adjustments. When sitting and emptying, put some paper in the bowl first.

Fitzy
Jan 18, 2025 7:08 pm

Hello, I've been out of commission for two weeks with the flu. I did get the flu shot, but it seems they didn't get it right this time.

Anyway, I want to give Warrior a great big shout out with a great big thank you!

I have been so worried for 30 years about public bathrooms and the odor. Warrior, you helped me so much. I checked out M9; it's a miracle! I first purchased it on Amazon, then when I needed to order my bags, I asked about M9. The supplier said they carry it, not only did they carry it, they shipped me three 8oz bottles at no cost to me. It's covered by my insurance. If you hadn't responded to me, I would still be staying in my house, saying no to invitations. Thanks.

 

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warrior
Jan 18, 2025 7:31 pm

This thread died last Nov. '24.

Glad to see you checked in and are keeping up with this topic you started.

Equally glad I helped you get out of the house, but please, there are others here too that need recognition for helping.

I was just passing through and wanted to help, like others, we are here to help and advise.

You did good scoring those bottles of M9.

I'm very happy you feel comfortable going out now.

You go, you do, you get it done now. Have a life... whenever we can help, we will, hon. Happy New Year for sure!👍