Just popped in for a peek for old times sake... I have an ileostomy and have not been here in ages (and will disappear again for ages) because I basically have no issues whatsoever with ileostomy...
another probiotic- actually a beneficial/safe form of yeast, that is, I believe, completely impervious to antibiotics and hence a good thing to take during the antibiotic regimen, is sachromyces...
If you are having issues with ballooning gas and/or noise in the months just after surgery, rest assured that is very very normal at that stage and no reflection whatsoever of life down the road....
fyi ostomysecrets is having a half price sale today 8/24 on anything in white... Good time for anyone who wants to try, or to restock up....
I love love love Ostomysecrets, which are custom made with an inner pocket for the pouch. I'm male and use the male boxer briefs, which are like athletic or bike shorts in snugness and style. My...
I cannot speak for jpouches, as I opted for ileostomy, but I can say that my QOL is the same as life *before* I had UC, not lower. I am completely unrestricted in diet and physical activities now....
I cant comment on all the many, happy people with jpouches, since i opted never to pursue one after step 1'of a step 3 jpouch, and kept a permanent ileo instead. I will say that in my own, personal...
just wanted to add a few tips that help prevent leaks/extend the life of my seal.... (I use 2 piece setup with Hollister pouch and new image wafers, and eakin seals): (1) Before starting the wafer...
yeah clinically a bit of mild diversion uc in rectum but symptomatically zero, literally zilch, nada. a daily squirt of brown mucus that is always voluntary but is my poor man's excuse to briefly sit...
Hey nicecuppa from pro... sorry I never got around to shouting out to you on the thread a month or so ago on evalou's thread, as i barely poke my head in here any more. one of these days I may get my...
Hi Eva Lou! great to hear from you and fwiw, somewhat similar experience for me. I am pretty much never on these boards any more because life is so normal for me with the perm ileo, essentially like...
M9 drops (a squirt rather than just a few drops is what I use) is extremely powerful, essentially knocks out all odor when you empty. my insurance only pays for 1 x 8 oz bottle per month , so I buy a...
Count me in as another person who is ultra-satisfied with my end ileo for UC (chose it, didnt ever want jpouch though I technically remain eligible, as I do still have a rectal stump which I get...
Maybe blueheron will chime in- she uses two piece but I recall from her blog that she adds tape around the outer adhesive. Another thing you can look into are "sure seal" outer seals that seem to be...
I shower a minimum of once a day, and when I workout heavily I often shower twice a day. The showering has no discernable effect on my wear time. Well, I suspect if I was to shower every other say or...