Ostomy Support Forum

Has there been any situation where muscle control can help with output? I feel like if I clench some muscles in the skin around my stoma, I can control the flow of output. This is useful when changing the bag after a shower.

I finally started eating a regular meal once a day. Well, today I decided to try one little sour gummy. I chewed but accidentally swallowed it. Mind you, it's the size of a pea, if not smaller, and I'm freaking out. I don't want a blockage, and I do drink plenty of fluids. Any advice? I'm 2 months out.

I have been using Cavilon Skin Barrier Wands since my old Dermarite Wands are so hard to find. Well, I noticed that in the shower now my barrier starts to come unglued. That is not a desirable effect if I want to go swimming any time soon. If water is going to cause my barrier to come unstuck, then I can't go swimming. This never happened with my Dermarite Wands. They worked to keep my barrier ...

I had an ileostomy for 3 years. It was reversed, and now I have a colostomy. After 5 years, I've started getting panic and anxiety attacks where I cannot stand having the bag and two-piece system stuck to my skin. I have no idea where it's come from. No other issues have changed in my life. Does anyone have any hints on how to help lessen this? I've tried walking my dog, riding a recumbent bik ...

Hi all, I got a permanent colostomy 8 months ago. I recently have experienced partial blockage possibly from fried crab shell. It's been 3-4 days, and I can only produce output with the use of laxatives. It all comes out at once, and I experience abdominal pain. I'm staying hydrated with Gatorade and plenty of water. Anyone else ever have this problem? Am I being foolish by not going to the do ...

I had a quick question. I had a diverting-loop ileostomy, but I only have one outlet (hole). I thought loop ileostomies always had two. Does anyone else have a loop ileostomy with one hole?

I saw a video, and now I can't find it! The woman in the video used a hot glue gun to cover the outside filter, but also the inside filter. I want to try it, as I don't like the filter leaking onto my clothes!

Ian is going to have surgery on my dominant hand and will be unable to perform tasks related to emptying or changing my bag.
Wondering if anyone has been in a similar predicament and how they coped? I plan to have some home health care but feel I need someone with me all day as I empty my bag 4 to 5 times daily and change the whole appliance every 4 to 5 days. My husband has volunteered; I'd r ...

Hi folks. I had my ileostomy about 8 months ago. My surgeon is pleased with my progress, but I have an ongoing problem with kidney function. I take 8 loperamide daily to help thicken stoma contents. If I drink too much liquid, the stoma contents are too loose, but if I cut back on what I drink, then my kidneys show signs of dehydration. I've been referred to a renal specialist, but I just wond ...

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l am 8 weeks in from my ileostomy and suffering from low appetite, a full feeling and lots of gurgling, did anyone else suffer this, does it eventually go?

Thanks

Petrr

So I finally found a secure colostomy bag that works for me. The Hollister 2-piece system with the belt really holds it secure. The problem is I'm allergic to the adhesive. The stoma nurse told me to cut all the adhesive off, but that just makes it unsecure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.