Ostomy

Ostomyland 24/7 Support Chat - Main Meeting Saturday 14th July
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in the future? Or simply want more information? All are welcome. Want to chat another time? The room is open 24/7 and is usually busy. Online clock to help... 14 Jul 2007 13:56

Ostomyland Support Chat - Main Meeting of the Week 30th June
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. Today's chat is dedicated to the memory of Alva, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday. Alva was an Op in the room and a friend to many. It gave her great pleasure to see people overcoming their problems and she loved to help. She would not want us to be ... 30 Jun 2007 13:52

Prostate cancer treatment after proctocolectomy
All -- I'm a 40 year Crohns patient who's had an ileostomy for 25 years. Six years ago, I had a total proctocolectomy performed because of suspicion of colon cancer in a difficult to survey spot. Since I'd had the ileostomy for such a long time and entertained no real thoughts of getting it reconnected, the de... 2 Jul 2007 13:30

Hollister 1489 and 1459 - leaking pouches
Rather than throwing them away, it might have been a good idea to send the unused bags back to them. That way they can test them and tell you whether you got a faulty batch or not. If they were faulty, manufacturers will usually replace them free of charge for you. Good luck and I hope you find something that wor... 30 Jun 2007 00:50

Hollister 1489 and 1459 - leaking pouches
For information I have recently sent the mail below to Hollister - is anyone else having this problem? To Hollister, I have used hollister pouches for the last 15 years and, until the last few months, have had no problems. Unfortunately this has now changed. Two months ago I ordered my usual four boxes of t... 23 Jun 2007 08:04

1489 and 1459 pouches
Below is an email to Hollister - has anyone els had the same problem? To Hollister, I have used hollister pouches for the last 15 years and, until the last few months, have had no problems. Unfortunately this has now changed. Two months ago I ordered my usual four boxes of the 1489 eurostomy pouches and whe... 23 Jun 2007 08:04

Human Resources 101a
Managing an organization on its way to success has its own challenges, like dealing with economic factors that may or may not stand as obstacles. Ordinarily, one will claim that this is a Human Resource affair. However, some successful organizations have employed more workable techniques to succeed. This is the h... 17 Jun 2007 07:46

Ostomyland Support Chat - Main Meeting of the Week 9th June
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in the future? Or simply want more information? All are welcome. Want to chat another time? The room is open 24/7 and is usually busy. Online clock to help... 9 Jun 2007 14:20

Looking For Ostomy Friends
I'm looking for new Ostomy friends to share information with and just to talk to. It's easier to talk to people who are in the same boat as myself. Have had this illeostomy since 2005. And I am considered to be a "Problem Child". Am going into hospital soon for my third hernia and a twisted bowel. I also have mesh ... 6 Jun 2007 05:26

Hernia Belt??
Dear Ginzu97, I can try to answer your questions... There is a big difference between a hernia belt and an Ostomy hernia belt. A regular hernia belt does not have a hole in it, and people who have hernias that do not have ostomys wear them.My friend has a hernia, and wears a wide belt, her hernia is up higher tha... 30 May 2007 16:10