Whew. I had a rough year. More importantly, my baby had a rough year. Things are getting better though. When I had UC, I was able to get pregnant and have a healthy baby, but I was sick so much and...
Hi all. I just thought I'd update you on how crazy things are now. To recap: We are having another little girl. Due on 5/23. Our baby has a heart anomaly called complete AV septal defect, which is...
Thank you all. I know this is a bit off topic, but it's also another outlet for me. So, thanks....
Hi everyone. things have been really rough for us lately. :cry: As far as my ostomy is concerned, everything is fine. but, as far as the baby's health, things are really really not fine. a few weeks...
It's been about 2 years since my old one was closed and it still looks indented (real attractive :P), but it's soft now and skin colored....
Well, I don't think my pregnancy weight has really affected my stoma. I've gained about 17 lbs. Most of it has gone to my belly! The stoma IS bigger than pre pregnancy, but I thing that's because my...
David. I'm so sorry. Maybe since she won't listen to you when you talk, you should write her a letter. Maybe that will help?...
Well, the news was what we feared. She has complete AVSD, which is arterioventricular septal defect. basically, a hole in her heart. It is repairable by open heart surgery when she is about 3 months...
I always wondered if you could cut the wafers ahead of time. I thought it might dry out the middle.....or something. But since you did that, can you cut your sureseals too? In case they confiscate...
ha! I think it sounds like overkill, but rather be safe than sorry. In case your ship got rerouted b/c of a hurricane, or swimming in the ocean water was harder on your flanges than you thought and...
Welcome Rumple. I think I just answered your email! lol. But, I have not had any problem with prenatal vitamins. I've tried a bunch. I would ask your OBGYN for samples. Mine gave me about 5 different...
Yeah! colostomies have it sooo easy. LOL....
ha ha. i just realized that I wrote OTC in the title instead of OT. hm. guess I was a bit distraught....
Thank you all for the support. I just needed to vent. I think it sucks that I was on tons of meds during my first pregnancy, and my daughter was perfect, but I've been on almost nothing for this one,...
Wow. That's great news. I'm impressed that you are doing so well already! I would like to point out that you could've done motorcross with an ostomy....I'm just saying. I've been very active with an...
Hi all. I got some worry-some news today. I went for that follow-up ultrasound (last one by perinatologist, baby was hiding under my stoma, so Dr. said he couldn't see all of her heart that he wanted...
what good mommies you are. I have been through rough times myself, and I've had my mom right there with me (I wasn't as young as your children are, but still need my mommy). And I've used her as a...
i don't think so. I don't know why, I think I've heard that they don't set them off....
CONVEXITY! and bring an extra pair of undies. I used to do that, until I became more confident with my appliance. In fact, I used to carry everything with me, everywhere. It's like having a new baby...
Squeeeeeeeze! Sometimes they are more difficult. I find that Hollister quality control leaves something to be desired....
I doubt the bread irritated your gut so much that you are having intestinal bleeding from it. I eat it all the time, with no problems. Try to think of dark things you ate or drank. Like...
MacGirl. I was also scared about being able to get pregnant after everything, but we only tried for 2 months! It happened a lot sooner than we expected. Also, I was on soo many meds with my first...
Well, today we found out that we are having another girl! I am very excited to have another girl, and she looks healthy too! And my daughter is thrilled because she soo wanted a little sister! The...
Well, ummmmm, my steroid was topical too........... It took about a week to clear up. So, I know you are desperate, and want relief now, but I think you should ask your Dr. about the dosing of pred....
blue food coloring?!?!?!?!?!?!?! that doesn't even make sense?!?!?!?!?! How did you figure that out?...
What about a steroid? (TMI alert!)-I'm sharing this in the interest of helping you. Ahem. I once had a very bad yeast infection.....elsewhere....that wouldn't clear up without a steroid. Needless to...
fish doesn't make mine that bad either. garlic and onions does....
Hi everyone! I've never posted on your forum before, and usually stay in the ostomy area, but I need some advice. I have suffered from inhalant allergies and asthma for my whole life. Because of...
I find that when I've been on antibiotics for a while, then my poop stinks sooo bad!...
if you work on toning, then you won't be building so much muscle. So, work longer, not heavier-no weights. Do more lunges. Or biking, that always works my lower thigh. It seemed that where I put my...
Like Dan, I only wash my belly skin with water, no soap. I tilt my head back to rinse conditioner too, so it doesn't rinse down my belly. In fact, I rarely shower without the appliance on. I shower...
I use the covex wafer, but do not have a retracted stoma. I tried them because I just kept having leaks. I'm so glad I did, because they make my wear time 5-7 days! Definitely try them! I like to use...
oh no. That is just so aweful! Poor Cathy. I will be praying for her, her family, and her friends. I'm so sorry. We will be missing her. Thankyou for letting us know. :shakehead:...
I'm just wondering, do you have a j-pouch?...
Today is not only Jesus' birthday, but it is also 'Lefty's' 2nd birthday. I would like to thank them both for saving my life. :-)...
Ohio. A loop ileostomy is not necessarily still connected to your colon. I have a loop ileostomy, but no colon. I still have a rectum. My rectum also produces mucus, and I must 'empty' it...
Hello! Welcome to Healing well. I have not had that surgery, but I may be able to offer some advice. I think that living with chronic constipation would just lead you to have recurrent rectal...
Sorry you had such a rough time :( Take it easy. Hope you feel better soon....
go to the hospital!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
if you are speaking of your rectum passing mucus, then yes it's normal....
STOLEN! that sux! who the heck.....Maybe a janitor?...
My personal opinion is that you should wait. Since you are in college now, I would wait until you are in a better life position, that you could take time off to heal. Most people will do fine after...
YAY! Good luck!...
ugh! I'm so sorry Stephanie. I get obstructions commonly, but they've always resolved at home. I'm so sorry. Keep us posted....
glad you are doing well! I was wondering if you felt anything when you urinated, b/c your stumpy was attatched to your urethra? I think my stumpy is floating around and poking things. Like my bladder...
I have not had reversal, but I have an old stoma scar (b/c they had to redo it on the other side, blah blah blah). I couldn't shower my front side, specifically the old open stoma hole, for a couple...
I wear mine the normal way. I was in a car accident in high school. The seat belt SAVED MY LIFE! The shoulder strap broke my collar bone, but I'd hate to think what would've been broken if I hadn't...
lol! My daughter is always saying stuff about my ostomy when I go (she's 3 and goes with me)....
A pink tinged color is normal, but it shouldn't be red. Right after I had surgery, I had the urge to empty the stump about 4 x a day, but now I empty very infrequently. If you feel like it's really...
Adam, I'm glad your surgery is over. I hope feel better soon! I have a scar where my 'old' ileostomy was, on the right side of my abdomen. It's the ugliest scar on my belly :( but, it has faded so...