Hip replacement surgery for ostomates

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peter francis
Oct 28, 2024 9:25 pm

I have had my ileostomy since around 2007 and have managed it well over the years.  However, this is not a perfect world and I still have those dreaded middle of the nights blow-outs which frequently result in 3 am showers!  I set my alarm to go off every 2 1/2 hours or so to avoid them but . . . 

In December I am scheduled to get my right hip replacement surgery and I'm really concerned about middle of the night blow-outs.  Does anyone have any advice and wisdom to pass on to me?  I should mention that I have had a large parastomal hernia on the right side of my stoma for several years but other than trying to disguise it with non-tucked in shirts, or sweaters it doesn't bother me too much.

Riva
Oct 28, 2024 9:33 pm

You’ve got this . I have had both hips done .  In the early stages of recoup , I just would have an extra pouch by the side of the bed and just swap out the pouch just in case  .  Bathroom changes were out of the question . Good luck.  🌈💪

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warrior
Oct 28, 2024 10:00 pm

Re: middle of the night blow outs? Yea..they suck.

However u have time to curb yur appetite.  Have u tried eating eariler?  Do u know yur scheduled digestive track?

Some have 4 to 6 hours before they " go". If u can figure out yur " go " time... you can develop better eating habits and less blow outs during the night.

It works for me. Schedule and no dairy products. Took time but...it's time we'll spent. 

Justbreathe
Oct 29, 2024 11:40 am

Not sure about the “blowout” thing….does this mean a major leak - as in what the heck was that and now what - I am trying to get some sleep here !?  I am guessing the 3 a.m. shower is what a blowout means - a complete mess.  
So, this seems to me to be a product failure….I myself have only had my ileostomy for 4 years but have tried an abundance of products as there is always room for improvement.  Most recently I test drove a 2 piece system after having worn a one piece for the last 4 years….not quite sure if I want to change yet however, it seems to me to be a PERFECT product for someone in your situation- instead of showering in the middle of the night - at some point during the night simply snap on a new bag…am I missing something?  Those with similar situations to your own will surely have suggestions for you.  Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery in your upcoming hip surgery.  jb

vanestag
Oct 29, 2024 5:33 pm

I’ve had 2 hip surgeries, one because I fell and broke my hip. Didn’t heal so had to have revision surgery, take out all the repair equipment and put in replacement. Well, now that hasn’t healed. I have osteoporosis, 69 yr old. But back to your concerns, I also have to get up in the middle of night to empty my pouch. I even use a large ileostomy pouch. What the hospital did, gave me a male urinal container, it would hang by my bedside. I would empty my pouch myself in middle of night, if needed but I always insisted they take me to bathroom for privacy. After hip surgery, they want you up and walking usually a few hours after surgery. Not too bad. I’m pretty independent so I took care of my colostomy myself, didn’t want to take chance of anyone messing with it because 9x out 10 the aids have never seen or dealt with one before! I was mostly worried about the awful smell, the best I’ve found by accident is by Bath and Body Works. Comes in small aerosol bottle, fits easily in purse or pocket. Bottle is small but you only need 1 or 2 sprays. Bottle lasts long time. Is expensive but they usually have good sales and you can get them on sale. Best not to get perfume fragrances, something along the line of that has cinnamon, balsam fragrance. So for being so lengthy! Best of luck, so many of my friends have had hip surgery with no problems. I know it’s going to be a worry for you, before you know it, you’ll be home!

 

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