Irrigating With A Colostomy While Traveling Abroad

gorgiepuss

Jun 01, 2009 11:31 am

Hi i had a colostomy just over a year ago for anal cancer (had rectum removed and coxyix removed) and for the last 6 months have been irrigating which i find really easy and makes me feel so much more free !! Does anyone else irrigate?? if so has anybody any advice for irrigating abroad (i live in the uk and am going to spain for a holiday) All help and advice would be greatfully received thanks

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Past Member

Jun 01, 2009 12:22 pm

hey and welcome to the forum on your first post. i did post a short thing on irrigation. its just down the page under "ideas,improvements". i agree that its "life changing"and wish more would try it.

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dublingirl

Jun 02, 2009 12:09 pm

hi

can everone irriagate i have looped perm colostomy

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Past Member

Jun 02, 2009 4:46 pm

hey good question, unfortunatly not everyone qualifies for irrigation. i would suggest you contact your dr. or stoma nurse. perhaps whoa will see this and give some imput. you must still posses some of your decending colon{if i remember correctly} and most with uc are unable because it{u/c} weakens the remaining portions. if you do qualify please give it a try.

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tribalguy007

Jun 07, 2009 10:02 pm

In answer to gorgiepuss, I have traveled to many places during the 41 years I have had a colostomy. I have always irrigated no matter where I may be including 3rd world countries and wilderness camping. The main thing is make sure the water that is used is potable, and then be innovative. Every situation is different so it pays to be creative.

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