Ive had an Ostomy for a Couple of years. Its my second time having one. I have Crohns. I feel much better now. I stay pretty active and work at home here in Denver, CO. When i lived in Florida, I think the Heat and Moisture irritated my skin. But here in Denver the Dryer Climate seems to make this better. Ive been using Convatec Products Pretty much. The Hollister Brand does not seem to hold up as good. It has taken some time, but im finally getting use to the Ostomy and think i've figured out how to get it put on right. I like the "Slim" Rings. They seem to help also. Welcome to the forums! Thank you for that introduction and overview of the product that you used/have used. Excellent information! Just your friendly neighborhood ostomate. clarkjohnken...Welcome to the best site ever!!! So, your on your second time around eh! Thank you for sharing this with us. May I ask how long between your stoma times? I too live in a drier climate and have little trouble with things sticking right where they belong. Most leaks I can blame on my own human error! lol! This is a good thing. I'm sure your experiences will help others here as well, so, feel free to Chime in and help others figure things out a little easier. All the best of health to you as you journey on forward in Denver and on VO! Linda Linda Hi and welcome, the very best on your ostomy journey ileostomy 31st August 1994 for Crohns Hi and welcome! Thanks for posting. I hope things continue to go well for you! Ulcerative Colitis (1995) Welcome!! It is always nice to see a new ostomate join our group. I’m glad that you are getting off to a good start!! -Liza Welcome, clarkjohnken! Glad you are doing well. What is it you like about the slims? Colostomy 4/30/18. Just wanted to say hi, I am new here! I'm 50 and got diagnosed with colon cancer in December '19, 10 days before Christmas. Have a reversible colostomy, and my doctor is optimistic that I will beat this cancer and get the colostomy reversed eventually...fingers crossed :-) Shel Que Welcome to the forums! Please, feel welcome to post questions about some of your issues and hopefully, we can solve it together. Just your friendly neighborhood ostomate. Hi and welcome, the very best wishes for a recovery and going forward 👍 ileostomy 31st August 1994 for Crohns @lil-stomie.. welcome to the group! You will have your good moments and bad but they too can be conquered! Thus is life! Hang in here, and know that no question is a stupid question, we have all been there. All the best and be as well as you can be. Linda Thank you very much, that is kind of you! I am glad to have found this forum, appreciate the support! Shel Que Welcome Lil Stomie, This does take some getting used to, but you will get really good at it. The first time you forget its there ( no matter for how long) it will be great! It really does get better. Ask all the questions you want. Onset of severe Ulcerative Colitus Oct.2012. Subtotal colectomy with illiostomy July 2015; Peristomal hernia repair ( Sugarbaker, mesh, laparoscopic) May 2017. Update: I just wanted to give an update on how I am doing since I first introduced myself on this forum! I have colon cancer, and they did a CT scan on March 20th and found out that my tumor is actually shrinking, and there is no sign of it spreading anywhere! I am really happy. They scheduled me for another scan on May 14th so fingers crossed! My doctor came right out and told me she is confident that I can beat this, and also have my colostomy reserved. So I am still feeling pretty happy and optimistic about this. Shel Que Hi ya, That is fantastic news, keep us updated 👍 ileostomy 31st August 1994 for Crohns Glad to know your good news! 🎉 Colostomy 4/30/18. That's great news! Ulcerative Colitis (1995)
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Permanent Ileostomy (2019)
Doing what it takes to enjoy life to its fullest.
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