I was wondering that too! Virdent I think you might be spot on in your post! Hopefully... that is the reason!!...
Many years ago I had a temporary loop ileostomy. To be honest, I don't remember ever having any issues with my loop. I NEVER had issue with output, pouching or leaking. I had that for about 3 months...
Elena...I just want to put something out there. I know a young woman who had the same issues as you for a long time. She would go extreme long periods of time without having to go to the...
Yes....everything done at same time....
Hi Christine. Sorry I was not around to see your post yesterday. I will answer your questions... LOL...yes my BD is 8/12. I know so many people who have that birthday....now I am adding you to that...
Mean't to ask you if there are any stoma nurses available at the hospital where you will be??...
Hi Woogy, I met with a stoma nurse before my surgery. Placement of the ostomy depends on several variables. She marked me according to how and where I wear my clothing. She was particularly mindful...
Hi Christine. I would never opt for surgical intervention either. Hope all goes well with your biopsy....
Christine....Sorry you are having trouble getting access to the medscape article. At least you now know about such a condition...and you can start a dialogue with your Dr. Hope your appointment goes...
Hi Christine. When you google Horizontal Vagina Syndrome you will get some good sites to go to. Click on the NCBI article and also the medscape article. The medscape article talks about Inflamatory...
I know you said you are a vegetarian....I am not sure if you eat wheat products? If you do...possibly that could be the cause. My daughter always struggled with horrific bloating and pain. Her DR....
Songlady, so sorry you are having such a hard time. You are only 9 days out since your stoma was formed and it will continuosly get smaller till that levels off at about 6 weeks. Because of this it...
Maybe a suggestion for the use of the protective ring would be to apply it to the wafer so yes it is up to the edge...but also maybe flatten it down so more surface area is in contact with the actual...
Hi Kanva, Has your ostomy changed much in appearance? Has it become retracted where it has sunken in more and has become more flush with the skin?? These changes can cause the output to get under the...
HI Christine. So glad you saw this thread. I hope I have helped others too. I know you have been dealing with your discharge issue for quite a while now. All my specialty gynocologists never even...