Ostomy Topics

Hello group. Has anybody developed a hiatal hernia from their ostomy surgery? I have, and it's bad! My doctors seem irresponsible and only pass the buck. I am thinking about getting a colostomy to help improve my life since my ileostomy has been a living hell. 100 blockages in the last 7 years. Now I have a level 4 hiatal hernia which explains my constant burping after eating.
To complicate ma ...

RECTAL STUMP MUCUS (AGAIN).

I do not wish to be a bore
by writing about mucus more
but writing rhyme is how I cope
at times when I am losing hope.

For those of you who do not know
I had my stoma years ago
because I was incontinent,
which I hoped a stoma would prevent.

Diverting faeces from my bum
to have it come out of my tum
has, as far as I can tell,
helped me manage shit quite well ...

I had an emergency ileostomy in March this year.
This was due to a blocked bowel caused by Crohn's disease.
As I now have a stoma, does this mean that the Crohn's will no longer affect me?

My stomach has become sunken underneath my stomach, which is causing the wafer to pull away and all of my output to go right underneath it. I can't change the appliance every time I have output, but I've tried the barrier rings (the flexible half-circle thingies), and those pull away from the skin as well. I haven't tried stomapaste. I'm a little afraid that it will irritate my already irritat ...

Hi guys,
I will try to provide as much information as possible to give context to my situation.
Over the last three weeks, I have been trying all types of bags. I was using Salt's convex and getting leaks when doing things like running for the bus. The nurse wanted to change me to a flat bag as they felt the convex was pushing my stoma out. I did raise this issue with them a few months ago whe ...

Okay. Here's a bizarre question. Which toilet best flushes at the front and carries everything away in one flush? I had a new toilet installed and I have to simultaneously pour a cup of water into the bowl as it flushes, otherwise it takes a few attempts and then I get out the brush!! I would like to know which brand actually works the first time.

I have used hydrocolloid strips with my appliance from the very beginning of my ileostomy. Lately, I noticed during a bag change that if I take the strips off first and leave the appliance, the appliance appears pretty sturdy on its own. Any tips about not using strips?

Hi, I'd like to know if anyone here is using 4x2x12" Ostemy Pouch Liners. I've used them since 2007 and they're fabulous! I'm having trouble finding them for sale lately. Any ideas?

Hi again, everyone!
You have all been super helpful with my last post, so I'm hoping you will be able to help again.
I am having a permanent ileostomy with a total colectomy surgery and have gotten very cold feet. This surgery is irreversible, and I have been having anxiety lately about 'what if this doesn't work?' I know my life now also doesn't work, but at least I know the issues—not many ...

Good afternoon. I had an ileostomy 5 weeks ago and had everything removed below my small intestine. They also removed the rectum/anus, etc. Not sure of the medical term—proctectomy? Or something like that.
It seems like it is taking a long time to heal as getting up and sitting down are sore. Getting into a vehicle is still hard. Not sure if I am being too careful. Just don't want to hurt an ...

I would greatly appreciate any advice or tips from those who have had a proctectomy. Planning on surgery in September due to Crohn’s. Biggest worry is healing.

I have an ileostomy and surgeon will change this to a colostomy. Thank you for your recommendations.

Hi All,
I don't get on here as often as I would like to. I do know there have been some most helpful replies to my past questions. I had a colostomy reversal at the end of May. I have had fairly regular bowel movements. It does seem that my poo is thick and hard to evacuate at times. I had pain I determined was gas to the right side of my 8" scar from the surgeon having to go open surgery. Tha ...

Good morning
Having trouble sleeping again due to my upcoming ileostomy surgery, I have so many questions, worries, and hopes about it now.
I am being treated at the Mayo Clinic, and my GI recommended removing my entire gut, closing off the rectum, and making a permanent ileostomy.
He referred me to a colorectal surgeon whom I am seeing in 2 weeks.
I tried doing some online research on the sur ...