After being hospitalized for stent removal/infection, I had an amazing wound ostomy nurse. She put me on a 2-piece high-output system, and I am 48 hours leak-free. The skin is healed, and I am no longer afraid to eat or drink. That led me down a path of dehydration, so I needed fluids during my stay as well, but overall, I feel like I can do this now. The Convatec skin barrier was also a life-changing recommendation! The before and after are attached.
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I’d like to write a nice review
that might express something quite new.
Then I read previous points of view,
which said the things I wanted to.
I would endorse the things I’ve read
about what other folks have said,
for these are the benefits and things
that joining a site like this can bring.
When I was an initiate, (novice)
it seemed to be appropriate
to express myself in rhyme
as this is how I spend my time.
When contemplating what to write
with contributing to this site,
it seemed to me, my ostomy
could be expressed in poetry.
Thus, when I had something to say,
a rhyme, for me seemed the best way,
for rhymes can often capture stuff
that prose don’t capture quite enough.
I do appreciate the way,
this site lets people have their say
in whatever mode they will
about the things that make them ill.
There are not many forums for
discussing stuff most folks abhor.
So, this site fulfils a small niche,
where angst and problems can unleash.
Where raw emotions can decant,
so, folks feel free to have a rant,
and we can all associate
is something I appreciate.
B. Withers 2021
Glad things are going better for you. It's always nice when that happens.
It's always something to celebrate when you find what works... I was never told about other ostomy supplies that could help with leaks... Just reading posts on here helped a lot. I now have been using Sure Seal Rings and wearing my base plate like a diamond instead of a square like I was taught, and this has helped so much since I have a huge midline scar all the way up and down my stomach. I rarely ever have leaks anymore.
