Ostomy Topics

Hi guys! How are you? New member here. Got my ileostomy in March 2023, recently my adhesive remover wipes are finished. And I am looking for alternatives. As adhesive remover this side is really expensive, my hospital has no stock, or provides leukoplast, which burns like fire. Also can't get any at the pharmacy...any suggestions?

Hello, and I am really sorry I had to write it as a non-patient. My sister-in-law had ileostomy surgery last Monday. All went well there, but this Sunday, she started feeling ill, vomiting with no stool passage. My wife, who is a veterinarian, knew that Ondansetron could help and administered it via IV. She felt a bit better, then started to feel a bit sick, at which point she went to the ER t ...

Hello, if you are a Hollister product user, you should be aware that some of the products with the karaya base are being discontinued. With that being said, if you used the 3233, have you found a suitable alternative yet?
Thank you, Terry

So my GP is supposed to refer me to a nutritionist, and I requested one experienced with ileostomies. I have so many foods that do not work for me. I can't just eat anything like a lot of you on here can. So, I was wondering if anyone else has ever consulted a nutritionist. I have seen a dietitian in the past, pre-ostomy, for an eating disorder. I am kind of nervous to see a nutritionist in ca ...

Hello all,

I am 6 weeks post op, and today is the first day I have felt comfortable. My anxiety has lessened tremendously and mentally I am in a better place.

I also feel more confident in changing my bag and wafer. I have a great ostomy nurse and she has really helped me get the right equipment.

Still a little self conscious when I am out, but honestly I'm sure nobody is looking at me ...

Hi, I'm wondering what type of appliance attachment paste folks are using. I've been using Adapt for several years and it seems to have stopped working. I'm not new to this! I've had an ostomy for almost 60 years. Thanks.

Good morning all!
Thought I'd share a recent experience. Two weeks ago I went to Saint Lucia, my fourth trip to a sunny destination since my surgery in January.
I was in extremely hot conditions, went in the ocean multiple times, went swimming in multiple pools, went in a hot tub, steam room, showered every day, and climbed an extremely difficult mountain where I sweat so much I could fill a ...

Any solutions for getting a massage on your back? I won't lie face down on a massage table because of the pressure on my stoma. Can't find a masseuse who will work with me on my back!

Hi, those that I have spoken to before and others. I have a date, if all goes well it's on Thursday, 4th of January. I am terrified, been today to Hereford through many floods and diversions, to have my stomach marked. A little higher than I really wanted due to a lot of weight gain, a result of having been on a low residue diet for 9 months :( I did get upset; I had tried so hard. Feeling tir ...

Hi, I'm new here. I have Crohn's, I'm 39, and I've never had any major surgery before. On Monday or Tuesday, I'm supposed to get an ileostomy and possibly a resection of my small intestine.
I'm in the ER now from a partial blockage. The surgeon wants to wait to get my distention down by using a nasogastric tube. If my intestines continue to be too dilated, then the resection will have to wait ...

I saw my doctor for my follow-up after all of my studies (3.5 months post-op ileostomy). I'm all good and can proceed with my reversal. We talked about bowel movements after the reversal. She said to be prepared to have an accident in your hospital bed and get some adult diapers for after surgery. I had no idea! So here's my question: what can I do to minimize accidents after surgery? Will it ...

I am new to having a colostomy. Is there any way I can regulate my bowel movements and consistency?

I'm just curious. Are there people like me that have the option to get a reversal from a colostomy but are just plain on the fence with pros, cons, ups and downs, and don't do anything? At the rate I'm going, I just wonder if it's all worth it. Wow, I'm 20 months in already. May I have your thoughts?
Also, what is the difference between a colostomy and an ileostomy?

I am new to ileostomy which I have named Oliver.
I am curious if anyone eats beans and if it is a problem for ileostomies?

I have only had my colostomy since August and have something every day. The last 24 hours I have had nothing. Could I have a blockage and how would I know? Thank you.