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RE: Early days with iliostomy, quick question

@jtvt Hi My advice would be to take things slowly, I had an emergency ileostomy this February and like you had lost a lot of weight. It's really diff...

4 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

Hi Dan Prolapse happened a couple of weeks ago, not sure why I am just 3 months on recovering from an emergency Ileostomy surgery. Stoma nurse was...

5 years ago
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RE:Dressing with an Ostomy: A Guide for Ladies (Part 4)

Hi Just wanted to say how helpful this guide is. I had my ileostomy in February 2019, so I'm still a newbie. I favour slightly loose fitting tops a...

5 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

Hi Tony You and Dona must be on the same wavelength, I had never considered a treadmill, it could prove to be really useful. Thanks C

5 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

LK Excellent idea and something I had never thought about. I'll check first that cycling is ok and then see what's out there. C

5 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

Hi Dona Great idea, I didn't know there were any manual ones, I shall putting Google to use later to find out more. C

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Thanks, Dona, This site is amazing, lots of useful advice and tips all in one handy place. Everyone is really friendly, fantastic community. Caroline

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Linda, I love the way Eric has the video and then the text makes it easy to read through. Similar to you I like to read through and refresh. I'm so p...

5 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

Yes there we do have some, the weather needs to improve here to cold - wind and rain, but once it warms up a bit and I can get someone to drive me, it...

5 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

Linda what a good idea. It's too cold at the moment to go out rain, wind, I like the sound of a bit of gardening and someone clearing up after me. C.

5 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

Hi Marcie, Pleased I was able to pass on something useful. I am resting more this week, had a scary second chemo treatment on Wednesday, my husband c...

5 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stomas

Great advice and link. I had a prolapse last week (end April 2019) went to change the bag one morning and there was this large long stoma protrusion -...

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

I love the videos, so practical and having written content to refer to just completes the package. Caroline

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Hi Thanks for the welcome. Can't praise this site highly enough, the video, diet advice, product reviews and more all in one great place. You are ama...

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Hi LL Glad to hear you're making good progress and for making a year milestone, it is a steep learning curve but our local NHS is very support and ad...

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Tony - you are an inspiration. I never thought I would get involved with a forum, but we will need support, help, advice, let off steam and sometimes...

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Hi Tony, Wise words, that I really appreciate. I view my life as pre-ileostomy and post ileostomy, There will be lots of things I can return to doin...

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Marcie, just seen your other post - you know how to left a girls spirits. A good cry is always worthwhile - just to relieve the tension - better out...

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Hi Stella, Great to hear from you. Your right this site is amazing, I'm exploring gradually. I think Eric is very brave to share actual videos of ...

5 years ago
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RE: New Ostomate from UK

Hi Linda Thanks for all your lovely advice, I will definitely start a forum topic about a reversal - all info is helpful and will help me come to a ...

5 years ago
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