Ladies (or those who support them!), my son is marrying in Chicago in March. After much thought about what kind of dress would work with an ileostomy and still look good, I found this dress by Adrianna Papell. The material is light, and it has some cross draping in front to help conceal a rapidly expanding bag, should I find that happening and need to wait before hitting the restroom. I kn ...

I have had my colostomy for 2-1/2 years now. At the same time that diverticulitis destroyed my sigmoid colon my kidneys failed so reversal surgery wasn’t really my priority while on dialysis. Having the colostomy was actually a blessing during treatments. Last September I had a successful kidney transplant and have returned to a “new normal” life.

I’m seeing a colorectal surgeon tomo ...

Hi all.
Getting ready for a CAT scan with the barium sulfate. (Waiting for insurance approval. ho ho) Surgeon of course trying to see what's what.

Anyway, I've had scans in the past without barium, so that's it's no biggie EXCEPT I'm wondering what the hell goes on with your ostomy bag during this procedure. Will all that barium cause a blow-out or anything?

I carry supplies with ...