Ostomy Topics

Beach Boy, I recently had an abdominal CT scan and the report just stated parastomal hernia but did not indicate the size of the hernia. I see in your post you stated you have a colostomy with a mild parastomal hernia. How did the doctor determine the size of your parastomal hernia?

Had lunch at Park Bench Cafe in Huntington Beach Central Park. Fully stuffed and Nu-Hope belt in place, took a stroll around the lake.
We discovered a tiny hummingbird nest at the tip of a tree branch. Inside were two tiny, hungry chicks. We could see their heads and beaks poking out of the nest, waiting for mom to return with a snack.
Then Mom returned. Unfortunately, I could only get picture ...

I had surgery in 2019, had my bum sewn up, Barbie butt. Everything has been okay with my bum, but the last few days have been extremely painful. There is no redness, no sores, just like someone sticking a needle in me. Does anyone have advice? Painkillers aren't helping. Stoma, etc., all working fine.

Wanted to share this little tip I got from an ostomy nurse. Did you know that you can use 4x4 skin barrier sheets to make your own barrier rings?
You can get 2 rings from each sheet by cutting them out yourself. I like to make mine the size of the pouch flange or just a little smaller.
Most pouch makers sell these. My favorites are Convatec Stomahesive and Hollister Hollyhesive.

Hi, I am new to having a colostomy, and my tummy has been hurting lately. I know it's the food that I am eating, and I need help finding a list of safe and healthy foods I can eat to give to the place where I live so they can help.

Hi! I'm Stephanie and I'm new here. I haven't posted yet, I don't think. I have only had my ostomy for 6 weeks. I'm trying to find a wrap that will hold the bag even though mine is above the belly button line. I bought a wrap and the pocket for the bag stops at my barrier ring (I wear a two-piece system). So the front of the wrap doesn't quite cover my bag fully. I hope I'm making sense. Any a ...

Hi there, I'm new to this site and from the UK. I had my Barbie butt surgery 5 weeks ago. I had a plastic surgeon perform a flap from my left buttock to use to close the wound. It's healing well but feels pretty uncomfortable. I can now sit on a pressure cushion for 10 mins at a time and can build that up gradually over the next few weeks to an hour. Anyone had a procedure the same as this? An ...

Hi friends! While my reversal was unexpected, it was not unanticipated. When I got my colostomy last July, the ER surgeon said I would be a good candidate for reversal at 6 months. Ideally, I should have had the reversal in early January, but I was too terrified to get the ball rolling because I definitely was not ready to put my body through another open surgery. Mid-February, I finally got t ...

Are black beans somehow different from other beans? I ask because my ostomy doesn't seem to have any problems with baked beans, butter beans, and so on, but when it comes to black beans, they don't digest. They come out looking like beans or the skins of the beans. This doesn't happen with any other beans I have eaten. I am just wondering what it is about black beans.

Hi all,
I have had my flange on now for close to 4 days. Should I leave it on or change my flange?
I currently have no leakage. This is the longest I have been able to keep it on since my surgery at the beginning of November.
Thank you

Ok, 2 1/2 weeks after the colostomy, I know it will be an emotional rollercoaster, but I wasn't prepared for feeling like a massive burden to my husband. I went upstairs to change my bag, all was going well until I moved the wipe to get my new bag. Without warning, I exploded everywhere; it was like projectile vomiting from my stoma. I shouted for my husband to come upstairs and help. To be fa ...

It's Christmas... in June.
Is Beachboy (or Beach elf) headed to the North Pole?
Nope, there's no snow. It's a balmy 78 degrees.
Santa has arrived.
Christmas music fills the air.
I just polished off a yummy hotdog with extra mustard and relish. I relished it. Hotdogs and Christmas??
I'm near Disneyland.
Close to the Honda Center.
It's...
At Angel Stadium.
Playing the Tigers. Angels won last nig ...

Sitting here thinking about how it is for SOME of us that have stomas and other health issues.

It's very hard when you have no support or empathy. It seems people that are not going thru what you go thru tend to not understand.

People are turning evil and selfish. If it's not them they don't care.

It's very sad, as me being a prior care taker I always had empathy and wanted to help an ...

Can anyone tell me what I can use as an adhesive remover, like a home remedy? Please help!

Hello
My name is Mike, 34, and I have recently joined the Ostomy Forum. I have had my permanent ileostomy now for a few years due to Ulcerative Colitis and a failed internal pouch. Ever since my surgery, I have always had problems with extreme fatigue and tiredness, lack of motivation, dry eyes, and dry mouth. To control my output, I am currently taking Loperamide (10mg) and Omeprazole (80mg) ...