Ladies (or those who support them!), my son is marrying in Chicago in March. After much thought about what kind of dress would work with an ileostomy and still look good, I found this dress by Adrianna Papell. The material is light, and it has some cross draping in front to help conceal a rapidly expanding bag, should I find that happening and need to wait before hitting the restroom. I kn ...

Well, good evening all, here I am again with something to ask. I have had my ileostomy for 1 year now and have been lucky to have no issues as far as foods. I have not tried peanuts, corn, or popcorn yet, and I "dabble" with fresh/raw fruits and veggies. I have even had 2 very small salads, though I practically diced and minced everything. But, I am still so overcautious and almost paranoid of ...

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Halleluiah! My colostomy take-down surgery is now scheduled - just 4 weeks away. I picked up the paperwork and prescriptions from both my gastroenterologist and surgeon this past week. I am in the process of putting together a detailed schedule of what I have to do the day before my surgery. I have been using closed Hollister pouches this whole time, but my gastroenterologist advised me ...