Ostomy Topics

https://lescrohniques.wordpress.com/2019/07/03/ties-solution-la-revolution-de-la-stomie/
It's in French but Google can translate like I did below for you
Here's what they say about it:
The TIES solution allows the patient to live without the constant wearing of an ostomy bag.
It is a titanium implant with a cover, implanted in place of the conventional stoma. The cover has a trap door that all ...

Hello, my ostomy friends!
Someone posted about buying a saline enema solution from Walgreens. The spout would fit perfectly on a bottle of 4 oz baby oil. I went to Walgreens yesterday and found both items! I forgot about it, though, when we were changing my bag last night. My boyfriend and I can really see how this may help, as all my poo last night piled up at the top of the bag whilst sleepi ...

I got these backup bags on Amazon for a good price. Someone mentioned on here about thinking about supply chain shortage possibilities and stocking up, so I just bought them thinking of that. It was a quick purchase, and I didn't really put much thought into it. So then they came, and there's a flap that is open. I mean, they overlap, but I can't imagine what the purpose of having that is. Is ...

Has anyone on here developed a fistula from your rectal stump and it drained through your incision?

I have been a member of this site for about 10 months now. As many of you know, I have an ileostomy sans colon. I keep hearing the term "high output ileostomy" being tossed around. I have come to the realization that I really do not know what that means. Is there such a thing as a low output ileostomy? If so, what defines these? If I do not consciously either eat a lot of potatoes (for instanc ...

I have what I assume is a colostomy. I see lots of questions here about ileostomy. Trying to get educated. What is the difference?
Kim

Hello, I'm in the UK and have recently had an ileostomy formed. I am 7 weeks post-op today. (I had severe ulcerative colitis and it was life-saving as I was very, very ill).
I am finding it very hard at present as I have tried a few different pouches but I keep getting very uncomfortable pain. I should mention I have a stoma and right next to it a small mucus fistula that was formed by my surg ...

I have a question regarding weight gain and weight loss for the community who has ileostomies or something similar. After getting it done, how was your weight throughout its recovery and your weight now after some time? Is it hard for you to gain weight? Please share your stories; it would be helpful to get some insight!

If there's anyone out there with any extra pouches or other supplies that they can help with, I would greatly appreciate it. I have no insurance or job. They will not go unused, I can assure you, and I desperately need the help.

I've had my colostomy for 3 years, and I've not passed any mucus since a colonoscopy in August 2022. I feel pressure, but nothing passes. Tried Microlax, but it didn't work. I'm getting really nervous about it, thinking the staple might pop. I've booked to see the surgeon, but can't get in for a couple of months. Any suggestions appreciated.

I'm not sure what company sent it, but I have a couple of samples of 4-in barrier rings. They look like they were covered the whole wafer. Has anyone ever used these? I have terrible leakage problems and was wondering if this might be a solution. I would appreciate an answer, as I am really struggling to find something that works. TIA

I had colostomy surgery in April 2021. The surgeon requested an appointment with the General Surgery Dept. - Hernia Clinic in September of that year. However, due to COVID, I have just recently had sessions with the surgeon. My hernia surrounds the stoma and is about the size of a grapefruit and has just recently spread to the side of my body. Before I make a decision regarding major herni ...

Have to share this. The first bit of information I got from my stoma nurse was to use women's razors to shave around the stoma as women have a bigger variety of shaving shapes. The blades are great; they don't clog up as much as the blades are wider apart. And it is designed for areas shown in its title