Hi folks, I am looking to have hand surgery in the near future. It will be my left hand and will be a LRTI on my left thumb. I need to know if anyone else out there has had to be stuck using one hand to change and empty your ileostomy. The changing part won't be real hard but emptying it during the day is going to present an issue since I will need to wipe it out a little before closing it back up. I had this surgery on my right hand a few years back but did not have the ileostomy yet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I will not have use of my thumb for several months and the hand will be in a cast. After I get the cast on, I will be able to use my four other fingers but it will be limited.
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 33,098 members. Get inside and you will see.
We're not all about ostomy. Everything is being discussed in the forums.
It's a very special community, embracing all ages and backgrounds. People are honest and truly care.
Privacy is very important - the website has many features that are only visible to members.
Create an account and you will be amazed.
Advertisement
Hollister
When traveling, you need to pay special attention to your unique needs, issues, and potential hazards.
Learn about special travel considerations for your ostomy type, so you can be worry-free.
Learn about special travel considerations for your ostomy type, so you can be worry-free.