Exploring A New Ostomy Device For Blockage Relief

Exploring a New Ostomy Device for Blockage Relief

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funnygurl

Feb 15, 2012 7:30 pm

I was researching blockages and looking for solutions when I stumbled upon this in the ostomyland.org forum. Apparently, Salts, an ostomy supply company in the UK, is considering this new product. I don't know how far it is from being marketed at the moment, but it would certainly have potential, I think, to deal with blockages.

"The product they are thinking of developing is a little device which gently applies suction and vibration over a specially-designed stoma cap. After about 5 minutes, you take off the cap and put on an irrigation sleeve, and output should follow within 10 minutes or so. You put on a pouch for overnight use in case there is any more output, then a new stoma cap in the morning and that's it till the evening."

I can't wait for it to be available!

gutenberg

Feb 21, 2012 1:19 am

funnygurl: Many thanks for that post. I wonder if you could find that article again and post a link. I'm sure there are many people on this site who would be anxious to read that article. Just in the last couple of weeks, there have been many posts on the horrors of blockages, and this sounds so good, almost too good to be true. Thanking you in advance, Ed

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Posted by: Karen & Stella

Fay,

I am one of those few people who still have a lot of output at night. However, I suffer from short gut syndrome after seven bowel surgeries that led to the loss of much of my small intestine as well as my large intestine from the initial bowel cancer surgery. It does get better over time as your system adjusts, but an ileostomy can be a challenging adjustment. It's important to connect with a good Enterostomal Nurse - ET nurses who can help you problem-solve over time. It's been five years since my initial surgery, and I had a great visit with a new ET nurse in December. He really helped me with the problem of high output at night. I had been getting up every 90-120 minutes to empty my high output bag because of filling. If I slept for three hours without emptying, I would have problems. My ET nurse helped my husband and me make a nighttime collection system using a Rubbermaid juice container with a handle and my old CPAP hose. This is connected to one of my two-piece high output bags and allows for continual drainage. It isn't pretty, but it has been a real lifesaver. I guess the real message I want to share is to stick with it, find a nurse who you can work with, and together you will find solutions to whatever challenges you face. This website is also an important support for me and others. There is nothing you will go through that others haven't already faced and figured out. There is so much wisdom here. Read the materials they've put together for newbies. There are a lot of great suggestions to use. I hope things get better quickly for you.
Karen

funnygurl

Feb 21, 2012 2:31 am

It is in the forums on this website. Of course, I cannot find it now.

http://www.ostomyland.org/ostomyboardipb/

The manufacturer who is testing it is Salts in the UK.

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gutenberg

Feb 21, 2012 2:47 am

Many thanks for that speedy reply, Funnygurl, but if I could impose another question, as this old bird is not that computer savvy, do you remember if this was in a post or in an ad that's usually on the bottom of the page? If you don't remember, that's okay, and we thank you for that encouraging post, Ed.

funnygurl

Feb 21, 2012 3:29 am

It was in the forums on that site. It was not an ad. It is still in development.

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renee851

Feb 22, 2012 12:30 am

Funnygirl,

Keep us posted on this product for blockages. I have had two surgeries since my colectomy in June for adhesions. Would this work for that type of blockage? Renee