Ostomy

Drainable versus Closed-end while in France
I have an ileostomy and use a two-piece drainable appliance. I've experimented with closed-end pouches, but went back to drainable because I go through more than two pouches a day (I need to change about every eight hours) and drainables, therefore, are more cost-effective for me. I'm leaving for a one-week trip... 27 Oct 2006 10:18

ileostomy- trouble with liquid output
Hi everyone,2 weeks ago returned from holiday in America after having a very bad time with my stoma. I had the operation in 1991 and have been travelling to the States at least 1 a year so usually I can cope with most problems, I always have very loose output in the States but am willing to put up with it for... 12 Aug 2006 12:59

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Pancaking...
I am having a REAL problem. I was diagnosed in December, 1999 as a stage III. I had a colostomy in June of 2000. I have had a number of surgeries, chemo and radiation. However, I had a checkup in March at M D Anderson and I was STILL disease free! I was using the same pouch since 2001 with good results. I c... 17 Apr 2006 17:40

Multivitamins
Hi all. On another group I belong to there is an ileostomate who found he suffered quite a lot of wind when taking multivitamins, he directed me to a JPouch site where a few other people also suffered problems with multivitamins, not just extra gas but stomach pains and diarrhoea etc. So I'm just trying to ... 11 May 2006 23:47

Prostate cancer and colectomy
I'm wondering about men over 50 out there who have had a total proctocolectomy (removal of colon, rectum and anus resulting in an illeostomy). The standard test done for prostate cancer is the PSA test. If the level is high, the Urologist would then perform a digital exam. In men without an anus this is impossible... 1 Apr 2006 00:34

operation overload
make it short--had an illeostomy for 5 yrs--went for a jpouch--BAD sorry i did---going for let down operation--scared of leakage--sorry idid this --trying for baretts cant find md is there a site to go to try to find one where i live in pennsylvania ... 15 Mar 2006 15:25

Intestinal Adhesions
I am having more and more frequent problems with what I am guessing is abdominal adhesions. I have had them before, but I must have been better medicated at the time, because these are REALLY painful. Sorta feels like a pitchfork poking and turning what is left of my intestines, always on the side opposit... 26 Feb 2006 15:58

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Hi guys. If you haven't done so yet, you can check this site - www.MeetAnOstoMate.com Great place to find other people with ostomy and to start a relationship. Phil ... 14 Feb 2006 09:43

Foul odor
I am a celiac (gluten free meals) and have an Ileostomy. Due to this I live with poor food absorbtion and therefore foul odor from my pouch when emptying. I have tried M9 and other remedies ie. mouth wash, perfume etc. to no avail. Does anyone have a solution, I would make it much more pleasant to visit people.... 27 Feb 2006 23:53