Ostomy Community
This patient support community is for discussions relating to ostomy, colostomy, diet and nutrition, gastrostomy ileostomy, jejunostomy, ostomy reversal, sex and relationships, stoma, urostomy, and wound care.
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ET1980Sep 27, 2012
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I was wondering if you could assist me or lead me to someone who can? I'm searching for a case in which to carry my ...
i wear a ostomy bag for ayear now and lately the smell that comes from my pouch is awful i am embrass when i am in p...
Taking care of urostomy site. Person just start using zinc oxide to site. There is a line green ring around the base ...
asingerwitabassAug 11, 2012
danemMay 14, 2012
kim2237Mar 06, 2012
bev54Jan 19, 2009
jdwithhcvDec 29, 2008
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I recently had my ileostomy closed (just over three weeks ago). I had very loose bowel movements for about three da...
Need help please. In February 2012 intestines ruptured due to diverticulitis. Had 6 inches removed and colostomy put...
Where is the best hospital in Denver, Colorado to take my mother to for a colostomy reversal?
stealbinJul 14, 2012
ladydj58Jul 09, 2012
stealbinJun 12, 2009
stealbinJun 12, 2009
jdwithhcvJun 11, 2009
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I know someone who is J-tube fed because of swallowing issues. He couldn't have a G-tube because of displaced intern...
PurpleLush07Jul 09, 2012
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Hi I just tried to swim in a swimming pool,,,,,,,,,,the part of the wafer that sticks to your skin gets wrinkles be...
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My bags wont stick to my skin because its burns really bad to the point where the skin around the stoma is weeping th...
dayoffmyJul 06, 2012
katie1976westgateJun 18, 2012
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i had to have another op as my stoma was closing. has anyone got any tips or ideas what i can try next as its startin...
for 17 yrs my mother has always changed her own colostomy bag, but recently she has developed dementia, and is no lon...
To sue357, sorry I lost my msg and can't find it! I think I am finally in the right group.I had a sigmoid resection ...
Saw a colon rectal surgeon for second opinion on tailbone pain and rectal discomfort. After rectal exam he suctioned ...
Just a question for those out there with an Ostomy.
Prior to my ileostomy surgery in 2007 I never had heartburn or...
I am looking for someone who has been faced with the decision on treatment options for prostate cancer. I have been r...
OgzApr 17, 2012
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So the skin around my stoma was burned quite badly by the output from my stoma. My skin is still weeping are it so my...
Hi my name is Britney and I'm not really sure if this is where I should be asking this but I'm hoping someone could h...
my dad had an unexpected ileostomy two days ago what shower/soap proucts can he use?
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I'm having problems with 'leaky bags' during the night and have been buying incontinence sheets for bed but was wonde...
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