Underwent symptoms of a blockage this evening, started my usual blockage protocol, but then I slipped in a new trick up my sleeve. Hopped on my vibration plate and assumed some positions that encourage small bowel movement. Took about 10 minutes, and things seem to be moving. Whew, will keep this in the old playbook. 📕
Cplumber
May 27, 2025 1:18 am
warrior
May 27, 2025 1:55 am
Shaking things up... new trick...
Thanks... I'm dense. What exactly is a vibration plate?...
I hope it's nothing like those paint can mixers at Home Depot!?
You'd definitely lose one or two... um... er... body parts on that sucker. 🤣
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warrior
May 27, 2025 2:29 am
Does the chick come with that thing? 🥵? I'll take two. 😁.
Much better version than what Alex showed... the belly buster I think it was called.
Although... that belt isn't hitting any belly. 🤣😂😆
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w30bob
May 27, 2025 5:40 am
Actually..........I think Alex's would clear a blockage faster! But maybe low impact is the way to go......just to be safe!
;O)
Ben38
May 27, 2025 7:24 am
Makes sense. Doctors and nurses always recommend light exercise to help clear a blockage.
Redondo
May 31, 2025 4:12 pm
Thanks for the info. I found it on Amzn for $95. It says it's for lymphatic drainage. I'm going to get my doctor's clearance on this before I order it. Looks good, though. Glad everything worked "out" for you. Pun intended.
ahynes111
Jun 01, 2025 4:34 pm
OMG! Sometimes you people make me laugh! I got a visual on that! "Clamp on head!" And the belly buster (not on his belly), no wonder he looks so happy! You people kill me! What a chuckle!
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almelia
Jun 01, 2025 6:49 pm
This didn't occur to me when I was repeatedly hospitalized for blockages - I have a vibroplate with an attached seat (wheelchair user and can't stand).
What did work was my son picking me up as you would a child - under the armpits to put me in the car, so he rigged a pull-up bar for me in case he wasn't home!
8-hour surgery resolved things, but it's useful to know the vibro plate trick as I'm prone to adhesions, and they may catch up with me in the future.
Sruch
Jun 01, 2025 8:11 pm
Hi Cplumber - I have had a bag for a year now and had my first partial blockage this week due to papaya salad and did not chew, chew, chew! Just wanted to see what other protocols you and other Osteomates use? I was able to use a Fleet enema and digitized my stoma to help the blockage! I thank you all for your feedback.... Scot