Does anyone have information related to a colonoscopy using stoma access? How difficult was the visualization? I have a parastomal hernia. Does this complicate the procedure? Obviously, too, I am apprehensive about the bowel prep prior to the procedure. I have found a reference to irrigation sleeves and believe that should help with the output, but am concerned with how long after the prep solution is ingested it takes to appear through the stoma and how long until the output stops. Since I am severely hampered with a back injury, I would like some suggestions for the most comfortable way to position myself for the prep process. Thanks for your responses.
ono1
Jun 13, 2018 2:19 pm
Past Member
Jun 13, 2018 3:41 pm
No pain no big deal.jut the needels for iv .its easier and quick in minutes your redy to go and good take it easy the worst is over its all down hill now have a good day jerz
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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
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
JohnNJ
Jun 14, 2018 12:24 am
I have an ileostomy and had a few scopes done. 1st u dont need to be knocked out, for my 1st scope i asked not to be put under. Other scopes they also went down my thoart so they knocked me out. Since i have an ileostomy i never had to do any prep, just stop eating midnight before.
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Newbie Dana
Jun 18, 2018 7:44 pm
If you have a colostomy instead of an ileostomy, you will have to prep the day before, just like having a regular (pre-stoma) colonoscopy. If you use re-sealable pouches, you will need to drain your pouch several times during the day you are taking the prep - it will empty EVERYTHING out. If you use disposable pouches, try to get one or two of the drainable ones for the prep day, or you will be going through way too many during the prep day! I happened to still have some samples from when I first got my ostomy and was trying things out. It made things SO much easier!
Remember to take a new wafer and pouch for the doctor to put back on after your scope, because they will take off the old one for the scope.