i have had my stoma for almost 4 years. Have never done irrigation or had it blocked. Wondering why some,people do self irrigation?
Stillkicking
Jan 16, 2019 4:25 pm
mild_mannered_super_hero
Jan 17, 2019 3:11 am
irrigation is a way to get your active lifestyle back. not everyone qualifies as you must have some decending colon left and it must be healthy. what type of ostomy do you have ?
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Nervous but excited about tomorrow. I have been reading some of the threads here and am brand new to the site. I am grateful to have had the ileostomy so my body had a chance to heal but am truly hoping all goes well with the operation and future.
I have a collapsed disk in my back and sleeping on it for the past 7 months because of the bag has caused me constant daily excruciating pain. I haven't slept through the night and have had so many accidents.
I am so glad I found this site. Gained so much information so I am much better prepared for what happens post operation and what worked for people diet and supplement (fiber) wise. Thank you for that.
I have a collapsed disk in my back and sleeping on it for the past 7 months because of the bag has caused me constant daily excruciating pain. I haven't slept through the night and have had so many accidents.
I am so glad I found this site. Gained so much information so I am much better prepared for what happens post operation and what worked for people diet and supplement (fiber) wise. Thank you for that.
Bill
Jan 17, 2019 6:15 am
Hello Stillkicking. In answer to your question -- It's like most things in life, I do it because I want to! It frees me up to do many other things (I also want to do) during the day without the restriction of having to wear a pouch/ bag/ appliance or whatever else we would like to call it.
Best wishes
Bill
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Puppyluv56
Jan 17, 2019 2:34 pm
Still Kicking,
Irrigation gives you life some sense of normalacy! You are not worried about having to empty your pouch while out. It takes less time per day than emptying your pouch and cleaning up several times a day! Since I started irrigation, I have zero worries about going and doing anything! My Ostomy does not even enter into the decision making! It used to be the first thought!
nolefan48
Jan 20, 2019 8:48 pm
I have had a colostomy since 2001. I started irrigation about 2005. It changed my life completely. I do not wear a bag anymore. Now I wear a patch. The patch looks like a giant bandaide. I would highly recommend irrigating but speak to your ostomy nurse prior to see if you are a candidate. Removing the bag and replacing with a patch changed my life
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