D'Bereh, I do still have all my colon. Only my rectum had to be removed. I'll check the UOAA site Another UC wife mentioned....
I'm curious to know whether folks who have had a colostomy prefer to wear and have to empty their bags all the time or if they prefer doing the irrigation thing couple of times a day. What are your...
I think the equalizer is a nifty little idea. Might just have to make a run to Lowe's today. Thanks for sharing this tip. Stay safe, Heal Well, stay positive, and keep posting. God Bless. Ray...
I totally agree. My wife has been a solid foundation for me to lean on during all the radiation, chemo, CT scan, MRIs, etc. She has not missed any of my appointments, always take notes from the...
Nice to make your acquaintance Molly. I got diagnosed with a cancerous polyp in Dec 2010 and have been fighting this thing ever since. Did radiation and took chemo pills from Dec 27th, 2010 until Feb...
I totally agree than then is no one solution for everyone as each case is different. I was just posting what my nurse told me to try and maybe give others ideas to improve their situation, if they...
Wonderful. Keeping a good positive attitude, having a good medical staff, and trusting in the Lord's healing powers is key. Please keep us posted as results become available. Your attitude is a...
Ok folks, this is what I was told by the ostomy nurse that talked to me during chemo yesterday… 1 – Do not use stoma powder or skin prep. She stated the skin is like fish scales full of pores,...
Here's my routine... 1 - Remove old bag & wafer. 2 - Wipe off any waste with baby wipes. 3 - Clean area around stoma with ReliaMed Protective Barrier Wipe. (I use one to clean around the stoma and...
Thank you one and all, especially gift of breath for posting this. I really appreciate all the prayers and support from everyone. I do my 2nd chemo on July 30th with another CT scan on August 3rd. It...
I buy my supplies from Edge Park. Works good if I'm not doing much, but I like to get out in my shop and plasma cut, weld, bend over, pick up parts, manly stuff don't ya know. I get hot and sweaty...
Great info and thoughts y'all. Yup, I have rectal cancer and it was spreading to my prostate so both had to come out. I'll be pooping in a bag for the rest of my life but feel fortunate it was caught...
I had my rectum and prostate removed on 9/6/2011 and I still have bladder control problems. Sure take a long time to get that full control back. I have no problem with peeing but leakage while...
That's great news. Good luck with the reversal. I wish I had a rectum to reverse. Mine was totally removed because of rectal cancer. Looks like I will be on the bag for the rest of my life....
I just use a beard and mustache trimmer. Seems to get the hair down to an acceptable level so the wafer doesn't give you a "waxing" when you change it....