That's the tricky part. Nichola always does it in the morning before she eats or drinks anything........we go thru a lot of wipes. We find its a two person job...
Tressa, pre-j pouch surgery I developed a few nasty painful rashes and found out it was an allergy to something in the wafers. I emailed nearly every ostomy...
Hi Everyone Jim went to Ottawa today to see the radiology doctor. I didn't go because I have not totally accepted his diagnosis and didn't know if I could...
HI Pat I am thinking of you and hope that whatever way your husband decides to go is successful. Good luck and best wishes Ann in the UK ... From: Pat...
By the time you read this, you will probably have gotten lots of answers to your question. I just happen to be a little (?) bit behind with my mail. I haven't...
Hi Sue My output has always been very liquid and watery. It doesn't matter what I eat or drink. I always thought that it was totally normal. Even Lomotil ...
I guess what I'm trying to say is have you had a complete set of blood work done lately to see if there is something that might be causing your fatigue. Pat in...
Hi Sue My output has always been very liquid and watery. It doesn't matter what I eat or drink. I always thought that it was totally normal. Even Lomotil and...
I thought I'd pass this along. The CCFA has updated the support community with things like charts to keep notes of flares or medication. They also have...
HI Pat, Just wanting to touch base again .... Sorry I haven't been online as much as I would like .. been a bit unwell & just had my second hand surgery...
I too have been very behind with my email... sorry folks, I have probably missed lots but I have tried to read through the posts and noted that there have been...
Oh I just thought of something I should have added to that last post Larry, I was prescribed Questran Lite (Cholystramine is the scientific name/ingredient) a...
Hey everyone, I'm a lurker....don't email much, but try to keep up....in response to the "I'm tired ALL the time" problem. My rheumatologist had my Vitamin D...
Hi Tressa Around our house changing Sadie is usually always a two person job. I never change her diaper unless Jim is here to keep her covered with a wipe in...
Hi Kay Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. I also thank you for sending such an inspirational story. Right now we are taking things one day at a...
Hi Kay It's funny that you should mention "slow release" tablets not being the best thing in the world for ostomates. I had a big fight with the drug company ...
I am catching up on this site reading the posts...a few thoughts on the issue of being up nights emptying...It comes with the territory. Two to three times a...
Due to increasing age, cost, forgetfulness; and my decreasing ability to send cards on time, here is my card to cover every Holiday Happy Friggin Everything! ...
Hi, My name is Sharon. I had an ileostomy done in an emergency surgeon (huge blockage, colon on verge of rupturing) on October 22nd. The following is long, but...
Hi Dr Karen Thank you for your observations. I only had the problem with pills not dissolving once before. I had run out of my regular allergy med so figured...
Thanks for all the suggestions about heavy output at night. I'm quite aware of pills passing without dissolving. Like I've said having an ileostomy for 43...
You're in the right place for information! Just for starters the wearing of clothing is dependent upon what you wore before your surgery, but, that said..I...
Hi, I am wondering if anyone could give me some advise. Here's the story. Up until September 2 we have had BCBS for many years. Then my husband lost his job....
You're in the right place. Contact all ostomy companies and they will be more than happy to help you with samples or even advice. Most have an ostomy nurse...
Hi Sharon First of all, welcome to the group. There are a lot of people here who have a wealth of information they can share with you. Your story is somewhat...
oops! Sorry Teri, thought you still had Cobra--I'd still contact my doc's insurance handler and the CCFA to see what they can do to help you out. It's only...
