What is irrigation? I have had my ostomy for about 5 years and have never done this. I wear a one-piece bag. Does that make a difference?
Oldbiller1958
Sep 25, 2018 4:12 pm
AquarianGirl
Sep 25, 2018 4:44 pm
Hi Oldbiller1958
Irrigation is done by those with a colostomy. I have an ileostomy so I can't do that. An ileostomy has continual output whereas a colostomy can be trained to do output only when irrigated.
Do you have an ileostomy or colostomy?
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Oldbiller1958
Sep 25, 2018 5:10 pm
I have a colostomy. Started out with olio Ostomy and had revision 2 years ago to the colostomy.
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mild_mannered_super_hero
Sep 25, 2018 7:47 pm
In order to qualify for irrigation, you must have some descending colon left... and that colon must be healthy. I would suggest that you ask your doctor or ostomy nurse. If you qualify, I strongly suggest that you try irrigation. There are many here who will advise you, myself included.
Oldbiller1958
Sep 25, 2018 10:20 pm
Thank you, I know I don't have much of a colon left so I will check with my doctor.
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Oldbiller1958
Sep 28, 2018 5:30 pm
That's very true. Don't think I am going to change anything right now. Thank you.