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They've taken me off the IV and have advanced me to a plain old low fiber diet. I think at this point it's a matter of eating real food to make sure I don't get nauseated and to wait for the discharge orders tomorrow morning. Can't wait to get home and see the dog and cats. My wife tells me they are searching the whole house for me. As for using the toilet I have found it seems I have retained the ability to differentiate between solid and gas. When I have to actually go in, which has been somewhat frequent today, which is not unexpected,...

Anyone have a BCIR ?  Barnes continent internal reservoir?

Hi, everyone - I have a question. Do those who have had their ostomies for more than 2 years go through stages in terms of your feelings about them? I am starting my 3rd year with a permanent colostomy. The first year I was very ill for about 6 months and had a great deal of trouble learning to change the pouch, though I was always able to empty well. I was using a Convatec pouch. Then, the 2nd year, I started getting lots of leaks and odors. I went to the ostomy nurse and she discovered 2 large hernias. I changed to a 2 piece Hollister po...

Please help me-is their anyway to release a blockage besides massage? thank you for any help 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Hello fellow Ostomy Persons Can you help with this dilemna, I've only been an ostomer since, May frustrating sometimes, Best bag for hernia or bulge mine keep breaking off Hollister Bag and tape thank you for your response

Hi all I have just got out of hospital after an acute kidney injury my second the last being 4 years ago . The docs are saying this is happening because I have a high output which I have had since the illeostomy was done 12 years ago, anybody have this happen to them it is scary how quickly my kidneys packed in and I wonder how I can stop it happening again.

On my last order I took a better look at all rings on the shelf. There were a lot of them. What I found was Brava rings with a 27 mm hole ref: 12037. Just my size. No more stretching  and pulling to get a fit. I always had a hard time keeping the hole round. Just have to see how they do, how long they last. I was trilled just had to tell everyone.

Well it's Saturday morning. My "guts" pretty much woke up yesterday. I've been pretty much constantly passing gas ever since. I'm moving to a liquid diet today, which is good, the ice chips are getting old. They came in a 4AM and asked if I'd like the Foley out, who am I to say no? Seriously it's much easier to walk. At about 5 I realized I was so antsy in the bed I got up and did several laps of this foor of the hospital. I'm sitting in a chair right now watching old movies on TCM. If all stays well I'm on track to be home by Monday or Tu...

I check the chat room sometimes and tonight it showed 13 in the chat room. But when I check on the online members it only showed 5 online.Can you be in the chat room but not show in online members?

Hi everyone, I have had my ileostomy for close to 4 years now and I pretty much cannot complain aside from the skin irritation. I have a very active ileostomy and a fistula underneath it the drains alot also. My skin gets extremely red and painful from the continuous drainage. I use marathon skin protectant that helps a bit but does anyone out there have a better suggestion?

Good afternoon all.  First I'd like to say how much I appreciate this forum that you are all a part of.  It's a tough subject to talk about, yet alone, find others who may be able to help.  I'm scheduled for a ileoscopy/proctolectomy??? in early March.  I know it will be life changing for a 58 year old set in his ways.  However, after 16 years dealing with UC I think I'm ready to try anything.  I've been told it will be about 4 weeks before I can do anything of substance such as, long walks, excercise, driving...

I use a Hollister Irrigator Sleeve. What is a good solution for cleaning the sleeve? I use dishwasher soap with little success. The sleeve sticks together after the attempt to clean it. Thanks for your advice. Billy Lump

So far so good. I came out of surgery at about 6PM yesterday. Today they've already got me up and walking. I'm pretty surprised she closed the site of the stoma. It's ice chips at least until tomorrow, at least they yanked the NG Tube about a half hour ago. I'll be in the catheter for probably another two days, my urine looks like cherry koolaide.

Hey how is everyone.   I have lived with Ileostomy last 12 years recently December 17 I had a total Proctectomy done no fun!!   Was wondering if anyone on forum had any like going back to gym after 4 weeks.     I know it to soon but was wondering on treadmill etc if I could do it???    I'm still way sore! But I like to get least waking without cane etc soon as possible..   any advice be much appreciated:)

Hi All, i have an ileostomy and for a week now I’ve been having pain in my abdomen mostly on the right side. The pain is now travelling about and the area around and behind my stoma is swollen.  I’m very aware after I’ve eaten of the food moving through my intestines which I’ve never felt before and I’m feeling a lot of pressure as if my insides are about to burst!  I’ve had two blockages so know what that feels like, this is different!  Anybody experienced this! Ta!