Hi everyone
Not your usual topic title...
But bound to get some attention
Lately, I've been feeling an overwhelming urge to pee when emptying my ostomy bag.
Is this a common thing for most of us, or maybe a sign I'm getting older?
Love some feedback
rednut68
May 22, 2025 2:22 am
IGGIE
May 22, 2025 3:58 am
G-Day Rednut68,
I remember having the same problem after my ileostomy 4 years ago, but it doesn't happen anymore. So hold in there, my friend.
Regards, IGGIE
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Posted by: iMacG5
Hi Crossley. Ya know, I think it’s all about feelings. I don’t mean the pain feelings which could control everything. I mean the feelings inside our heads, our hearts and even our souls. I mean the feelings of who we are now compared to who we were; how we accept our situation or maybe we don’t. My wife asked how I felt and I said, “like crap”. She asked what hurt and I answered, “Nothing hurts, well, everything hurts, I don’t know, It all sucks.” That was a long time ago. You question if your feelings are normal. How normal is it to relocate your butt hole to your belly where it’s usually in the way of your belt and, you know. But that’s where we are and for lots of us we are so much better off than we were before, physically. Emotionally, psychologically, well, that might be a different story. I believe talk therapy is wonderful if we could find a real empathic or sympathetic listener. So guess what! I found MAO and began “talking” with a keyboard with some of the wisest, kindest most sympathetic and compassionate folks on the planet. Regardless of where we’ve been, lots of folks here have been there and worse places and found their way back healthier and happier. We really do help each other.
Keep “talking”,
Mike
Ben38
May 22, 2025 4:54 am
Yes, but it's just down to age with me, and my prostate has seen better days. I need to pee much more than empty my bag. I never used to when I had my ileo over 30 years ago. If it continues, get checked out by a doctor to rule out anything else going on.
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Axl
May 22, 2025 5:04 am
Hi Red
I seem to recall over time, sometimes yes, sometimes no, but hell, why not, fewer trips to the room ....
rednut68
May 22, 2025 3:48 pm
Hi Axl
So true
The less we need to worry about where the toilet is, the better.
Take care, mate
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