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I was using these every time..but really examined my stoma recently and discovered my size went down from a precut 1 1/4 to a precut 1 1/8..much bette...

@tigerlily might want to request sample from convatec moldable bearers..you can really create a tight seal and it expands after use to prevent leak...

I believe I have fully healed, no staining or leaking. If I use a moisturizer after shower around the area there is no itching…but if I forget to use...

Also does using Imodium to slow down output thru intestines cause more absorption of calories and nutrients because food is not “rushing” thru the mic...

What about stoma barrier paste? This fills in any uneven skin areas/crevices..just a thought

@bloodhound my anus sew up is going on 8 months..I can do most everything I used to, even ride my recumbent bike. But I am always cautious about sq...

The ostomy/hernia belt from nu image really fits tight around the flange, And u can adjust the tightness..this might help to keep it tight against sk...

A little more pain in sew up area and a little more bleeding after 2months suddenly appear, this may be cause. Anyone else have this happen? There ar...

Maybe thickening things up would help? My surgeon said I could take as many as six Imodium per day

Due to lack of absorption of water thru my missing colon, I drink more to make up for it and tend to urinate every couple of hours.

@stella i wishi could try this, but it is very uncomfortable when they insert the foley. I can’t imagine doing this to myself 7 times a day, and e...

I am all too familiar with this problem. Just want to urologist again after having a catheter in for two weeks was able to pee a little for about 60 s...

Been with foley 3 weeks next week..1st time could barely get a weak stream…hoping for better results next week…Foley is a pain and u always know it’s ...

Eric sending a speedy recovery your way! Please keep us posted on your one-handed approach to the appliance, wonder how to empty and change would be.

@chrisandbagpus try a volleyball knee pad..slips over knee and is transportable..

I guess having benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) is a plus...I have to get up to pee every few hours. ?

My surgeon highly suggests removal of stump as the tissue has a high likelihood of developing into cancer...I have been discharging a few ounces once ...

I was given a handout from my surgeon saying I could take up to 8 Imodium anti diarrhea pills a day. I usually take 1 or 2 a day and this slows thing...

@veganostomy Thanks very much for the response what is a VAC?

My grandchild loves to target my stomach with arms and legs flailing..waiting for just the right targeting..