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colostomy and urostomy hi, i was recently at the cleveland clinic--the docs there wanted to perform a "pelvic exenteration" including the removal of my urinary bladder. i already have a colostomy from may 2005. this is a pretty scary proposition. has anyone had experience with this? was it successful? i just don't see how i might have a... 30 Jul 2008 14:49
Ostomyland 24/7 Support - Main Chat Meeting Saturday 26th 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. If you have a seriou... 26 Jul 2008 16:06
Best Online Ostomy Supplier I'm looking to change the supplier I use now (Shield) for one that has a better online experience. Ideally I'd like one that is close the the Amazon experience. I'm looking for comprehensive online catalog, simple online ordering, and email notifications as my order is accepted, then approved, then shipped. ... 22 Jul 2008 09:36
seals rings etc. hi, i'm wondering if anyone has made a comparison of the various seals/ rings that are available (eakin, hollister, coloplast, etc.)?? is one or another of these seals more effective?? --ralph p. ... 18 Jul 2008 22:41
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Ostomyland Main Support Chat Meeting Saturday 5th 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. If you have a seriou... 5 Jul 2008 16:37
Ostomy supplies in Mexico My first post. My partner and I hope to move to Mexico. Does anyone know where I can find out if there are colostomy supplies available in the Guadalajara area and if there are ostomy knowledgeable doctors there? Is this the appropriate place to post this or is there somewhere else? ... 30 Jun 2008 14:48
wide elastic ostomy belts - Word of thanks! The Nu-Hope belts are worth the extra money. I use both the "summer" and wider belts depending upon my mood. As to the concern about being stiff I do not find that to be the case. I have found that the wider belt will double up on occasion. But none the less I have several of both versions and every year get a... 27 Jun 2008 19:22
Input on Surgery I need some input on what I may expect in regards to recovery time for some surgeries that I have to undergo. My current ileo needs a "revision" and the rectal stump that I still have has to be removed as it still has severe inflammation. There is also a severe hernia to deal with. I am told that this may... 27 Jun 2008 14:13
Ostomyland Main Support Chat Meeting Saturday 14th 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. If you have a seriou... 18 Jun 2008 23:50
Hot Tub Hi, I've had my illeostomy for about 4 weeks and am currently using ConvaTec one-piece drainable stomahesive bags. I was wondering if anyone has any experience wearing one of these bags in a hot tub. Do I need to take any special precautions? Does water (hot or cold) cause any degradation of the adhesive se... 18 Jun 2008 23:50
M'I`5'Persecuti on BB C h2 g2 o nline <fiefif(a)gmail.com> wrote in message news:je0800021144162170(a)4ax.com... BBC h2g2. 16/Sept/1999 The BBC's h2g2 website is billed as "Earth Edition. of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!". Naturally, one of its pages is about me, me, me. It starts off with. the lines; Every now and then somet... 18 Jun 2008 23:50
odor control On Apr 17, 4:04 am, ShyAnn <Dusti...(a)gmail.com> wrote: what can I do to make the odor from my ostomy less noticable? Because sometimes its really strong and its kind of emmbaracing (I can't spell that right) chew gum, wear anti-perspirant truth be known this subject has been discussed a lot over the years,... 18 Jun 2008 23:50 |