Hi. I have been struggling with ulcerative colitis for the past 20 years and recently got an ileostomy.
Any tips and tricks you guys can help me with? This is still very new to me and something to get used to.
charnehart92
Aug 16, 2022 3:01 pm
HenryM
Aug 16, 2022 3:55 pm
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TerryLT
Aug 16, 2022 8:54 pm
Welcome to the site! There are boatloads of tips and tricks here, but as Henry said, you'd need to be a little more specific. There are lots of us here to help.
Terry
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ron in mich
Aug 17, 2022 1:18 pm
Hi and welcome to the site, I would say stay hydrated by drinking a variety of fluids not just water but stay away from the carbonated ones or in small amounts.
Ritz
Aug 17, 2022 3:02 pm
Welcome. You can ask anything here. It's the best informational site with all of us in the same boat.
I also have an ileostomy... as time goes by you'll realize just to own it. It's part of you and you won't be suffering anymore. I too went through 19 years of a rare form of colitis and I thank my surgeon every day for making the new me.
We're all here for you... take your time, Ritz
Little Stinker
Aug 23, 2022 7:44 pm
Welcome! I am a new ostomate too. I had my colostomy in the middle of this month.
It does take some getting used to, doesn't it? The thing I have had the hardest time with is the gas and smell and how to deal with it. I have found that keeping a diary of what I am eating is helping a lot! I still have a long way to go but am so relieved to be out of pain. I am so grateful for this surgery and look forward to getting my life back.
Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery time and an easy adjustment!