When I change my bag, I play smooth jazz for my stoma. It seems to help calm it down. Didn't know if I was the only person to do something weird during a bag change?

A CONTEMPLATIVE INCIDENT.
Last night there was an incident,
which turned into an accident,
that made me contemplate my life,
my stoma, sicknesses and wife.

It had been quite a normal day
with nothing much out of the way,
and nothing to make me alarmed
that I may be in some way harmed.

I irrigate just after tea,
so stoma stuff won’t bother me,
and I can go to bed at night
knowing eve ...

Hi everyone!
I was wanting to ask about eating granola. I was wanting to add some granola to my yogurt and other things. Do you think this may cause a blockage or something more serious?
Thanks for your advice and input.
Mindy

I had my ileostomy takedown surgery yesterday.
What are tips and tricks from you all that worked?
The nurses are trying to make me eat solids already, and I don't feel right about that.
What do I do?
Any suggestions are welcome.

So heading back to Florida after the New Year with my grandson. Any advice on getting in pools and/or hot tubs? I use Hollister products for my wafer and bag. Two pieces.

I would appreciate suggestions on where to purchase extra supplies at the lowest price.
As you know, insurance only allows so many per month, and I often get close to running out. Amazon is pretty expensive!

One thing I have struggled with since my ostomy, is having to go to the chiropractor, or a massage therapist. Lying flat on the chiropractor's table is extremely uncomfortable on my ostomy, and having any pressure put on me has made it even worse. I've feared leaks, or even damage to my ostomy, although neither has happened. I simply haven't gone for a massage since my ostomy, and I've avoi ...

Has anyone participated in the Osto-Ring study? I believe it is related to the Hollister 2pc pouch.

Question: Does anyone with an ileostomy use high output bags only at night for sleeping but regular size during the day? If so, how does that work? Do you discard the day or night bag each evening or morning? That would seem like a waste. Or do you rinse them out for reuse the next day?
I have to empty my bag 6-8 times a day, which I don't consider high output nor unmanageable. But getting up ...

I got this sprayer from Amazon to prepare for my reversal. However, in the meantime, I find that it really works great for cleaning out the bag. You just put very little pressure on the part of the sprayer that makes the water come out. Full pressure is too strong. Gently fill the bag up with water. Close it up and slosh it around and gently, carefully empty it into the toilet. It has been hel ...

I switched from one seal manufacturer, Brava, to Eakin early this summer 2024. I recommended both in my profile, which I'm likely going to update.
I am joining the growing percentage of people on here who toss the Eakin to the trash due to skin irritation.
I thought the Eakin was perfect. Soft, moldable, leak preventive worth. Since starting using it, I noticed redness developing until this mo ...

In an effort to separate the "wheat from the chaff," I've embarked on a series of experiments. Consider me your ostomy crash test dummy.
I read about it all the time: Don't eat nuts. And if you dare, eat a tiny amount and chew the hell out of them.
At Walmart, I purchased a large can of salted, mixed nuts. Splurging, I picked up Mr. Peanut's Planters brand. I figure, if you're going down, do i ...

Let's talk about hernia belts, preferably ones to prevent a hernia.
I am 7 weeks post-op with an ileostomy.
So I am getting very anxious about getting outside and getting some work done, but I will let myself heal up some more.
One of my concerns is developing a hernia.
I talked to my stoma nurse and she said, "Don't get a hernia belt with a hole for your ostomy, because they don't help around ...

I'm curious if everyone here names their stoma. My ostomy nurse told me it was a very common thing. I named mine Marvin after Marvin the Martian because when he was fresh and new and all blobby, I thought he looked like a Martian coming out of my stomach. Then my ostomy nurse, whom I had for the first 2 months after surgery, started calling him a beautiful little rose. So then he became Marvin ...

Hi, I am 75 and 3 months post-ileostomy surgery. I also have a mucus fistula. I was in the hospital for 6 weeks prior to my operation as I was very ill, having had a bowel perforation, and they wanted to build me up before the operation.
I am still so very tired. I am getting out a little, walking, driving a short distance, having friends over for an afternoon, and even been out for brunch wit ...

I've been single for 2 years, since my boyfriend left early in my journey with bladder cancer. I have stage 4 currently managed by immunotherapy, but every 3 months I hold my breath while the PET scan is read. It is an aggressive variant and generally the prognosis is poor. I feel I'm living on borrowed time but want to enjoy as much as I can.
I have a urostomy bag and the upper portion of my ...

Ostomates - Satiates
The name I have given to a personal file on my iPad which houses comments or information with much humor from this site. It can actually double as my medicine cabinet as well = laughter pill
Thanks to all who contribute to my well-being. jb

I am new to having an ostomy bag. It's summer and I want to be able to swim and lay by the pool. What precautions should I take for protection of my ostomy bag for these things that I love to do? I'm also planning in two weeks to go to the beach, so I need suggestions…please!

IF IT AIN’T BROKE - -!

Last night was a disaster
because I wanted to master
every tiny little bit
of my stoma and its shit.

For years I’ve never had a leak
and therefore never had to speak
of incidents and accidents
that used to knock my confidence.

This is because I’ve sorted out
how to control my stoma spout
by DIY experiments,
which solved problems to some extent.

But there a ...

Hey gang, long-time ostomy guy here. Thirteen-plus years with an ileostomy. Generally, no complaints. Crohn's disease, life-saving surgery, great surgeon, good insurance. My question is about how often folks have a seal failure. I've had them on and off over the years, and I've dialed in my products to get a very satisfactory result overall. I try not to let my appliance go too long—about a ...