I can't say I've noticed a difference in my nose per se, but I have to work HARD to stay hydrated since my ileostomy. Dry mouth for sure, and I swear ... Oh my gosh, me too! All the time!! I presume it has something to do with the alkaline salts in the upper digestive system. Alkaline salts plus oils = ... @thelma glenister - are you using a one piece or two piece system? That's no fun, @Tony h. It seemed like a good idea. I suppose if the trio ring disintegrated, it didn't just disappear, so it didn't let the other rin... I'm a nurse. I work 12 hour shifts in a hospital, in mental health. My job can be very active, I don't always get breaks, and getting enough time to e... I did TWO road trips this weekend, touring universities with my youngest daughter. It was quite a mixed BAG (hahaha) of restrooms.
The first had no... A surprise silver lining to an otherwise very difficult situation! I'm glad you found something new to try. The cramping is so unpleasant isn't it? Go... I felt nervous about this going back to work a couple of weeks ago. I work in a hospital; all the washrooms are public washrooms! I found one that sta... I guess time will tell. I'm supposed to have a revision of my original colectomy in January and potentially a reversal of the ileostomy in March, so i... Hi @sue! Maybe?
I got a little stool for my 'favourite' bathroom, so I can sit in front of the toilet to empty. I wish I could take it everywhere w... Welcome Kailee! I'm a newbie ostomate myself, so many others with a wealth of experience here... But I'll second @john68 suggestion to try a belt, if ... Thanks for this great information, Laurie.
I checked it out and I think I'm not eligible because my ileostomy is considered not permanent. Do you t... That sounds awful 😔 I have a problem with adhesives blistering my skin. Have you tried coating the skin with calamine and letting it dry before sticki... I'm sorry - it sounds like this was a really difficult experience. My goodness, if one is going to carry a bomb into a plane, would they just put it i... I'm confused about supplies... I have a home care nurse and she orders supplies for me - I don't pay out of pocket. I'm also in Ontario. So what's the... I appreciate this form so much for the kind sharing of information. I think I gravitated here, after reading what feels like the entire internet, beca... Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback. I get supplies through home care and I feel really fortunate that I don't have to pay out of pocket for them... Have a wonderful time, and thanks for thinking of us 😁 Oh dear, Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear about your adventures! I enjoyed some gallbladder "colic" when I lost a bunch of weight very rapidly. It's awful...
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