Ostomy Topics

Hi, I am 6 weeks post-op today. I have an ileostomy. Until a couple of days ago, my output was mostly watery, or sometimes it was a bit thicker. Starting yesterday, I am seeing a thicker output with small solid stools. Is this normal? Thanks!

I am just about a week out of the hospital. I had an emergency colon resection due to a diverticulitis bleed. I almost died. I came out with a colostomy bag, my worst fear. I could use some advice. My output is pretty low right now, which scares me sometimes. I cry so much; it's annoying. I don't feel like I will ever leave the house until it is reversed. I have a huge incision down the center ...

Would you take an ice bath with a 3-month-old stoma?

Hi! I hope everyone is doing well! Just wanted to check in and give an update. I do have daily pain where the hernia used to be when I apply pressure, and sometimes I will get this sharp pain under where the stoma used to be. It goes straight down to the side of my pubic area, but it is only sometimes, and I'm not sure what causes it. I also still have rectal pain, but only sometimes, when I p ...

Hi... Sorry for this question, as it is embarrassing, but I wondered if anyone else has experienced this...
I had a colostomy for about 1 year, and about 8 weeks ago, I had a reversal. Everything seems to be healing properly, and I really have had no serious issues.
Prior to going into reversal surgery, I was given instructions and paperwork on doing exercises to target my anal sphincter calle ...

I have had my ileostomy since 1986 due to UC. I had a great stoma therapist prior to and after surgery, and I know that has made a HUGE impact on my recovery, acceptance, or whatever you want to call it. Because of her, I am pretty much an open book and have always been willing to help other ileostomates when questions and concerns arise. Which brings me to this posting.
Once again, I have bee ...

Hi folks,
Wondered if it was okay to jump rope with an ileostomy? What precautions were taken?
Thanks for your feedback. Jack D.

I am trying to decide if reconnection is worth the side effects. I was told that I could have runny stools up to 8 a day, and they would be uncontrollable.
Any insight would greatly help!
Tiffany

I was wondering if anyone knows if our life is decreased in any way by not having a colon. Obviously, we are living longer due to life-saving surgery. I was just wondering if ostomates are missing out on vitamins/minerals that may have a negative effect on our long-term health.
I know I won't be dying from colon cancer.

I'm new to the ostomy world and totally overwhelmed by the differences in available products and the ridiculous prices of most of them. Some 2-piece pouches cost $10.00 each! Others are as low as $3.00. I realize it's a "get what you pay for" market, but how the heck do people afford this? The adhesive removal pads and liquids are beyond ridiculous. Yes, I realize they have to be gentle to ski ...

I've had an ileostomy for 4 years. Still have some colon left, though. I've always had mucus, but only first thing in the am, maybe 2-3 times, and then nothing until the next morning. 3 days ago, I had mucus at 11 pm at night, which has never happened. Then yesterday, it was every 4 hours until bedtime, and today it's every 2-3 hours. I've had clear mucus and sometimes tinged with blood for th ...

Anxious about flying for the first time with a stoma. Anyone got any tips?

Hi. I'm new here, and since having Bruce (28 months), I have not dared to book a holiday. Please could I have some advice/tips?
Thank you

So I love to go swimming. Now that I have an ostomy I don't swim anymore. Tips recommendations, help me here open to all suggestions thanks!

Am I the only one that's unhappy with the shorter tails on their drainable bags? I used to use the Sur-Fit Natura 411360, but it was replaced with Natura 416416, which is extremely messy to empty. My Sur-Fit ones were great because the end could be rolled up 1 or even 2 times, making the tip easier to clean. I haven't found any that have the longer tails; has anyone else? Thanks.