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What's the best way of telling someone you have an ostomy?
Hi there, I need some advice please...I've been going to my local nightclub for 5 years, I guy who's also gone there all that time (and longer apparently) is suddenly showing an interest in me. He's very shy, quiet and hardly talks to anyone but his close mate, they're both bachelors, it was my new 'hairdo' (my wig since hair loss due to low dose chemo for my crohn's) that did it, they were lightheartedly arguing whether it was me or not! I started chatting to the quiet guy, I've only ever said ...
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Ostomy diet
Is there such a thing as an ostomy diet? I am barely getting any output from my colostomy in at least a month, and I have absolutely no appetite. Last year I was in hospital with what they thought was a partial small bowel obstruction. My "diet" has been small amount of baby oatmeal and some coffee at breakfast: maybe cup of soup for lunch. Small amount of yogurt, jars of baby fruit. I tried to eat small amounts of well-cooked green beans with the carrots today. I've tried to dri...
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Is it possible to be regular with an ostomy?
Hello Everyone! Is it possible to become regular with an ostomy? My dr told me to drink Citrucel everynight to become regular. I find its all day long, Is it possible to train your colon?
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Recycling ostomy bags???
Has anyone ever heard of cleaning ostomy bags after use? I am all for recycling, but I am also concerned about the health risks.
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Disposing of an ostomy bag at a friend's house
I have an ileostomy and i like to use closed end pouches and change them twice a day. I can carry an Ostaway Bag (black, thick, zip-lock) with me and keep a fresh closed end ostomy bag with me in my pocket. Often when I am at someone's house i need to dispose of one bag and put on a fresh one. I really prefer using the closed-ended pouches and i know there isn't any smell if they are put inside the black, thick, Ostaway Zip-Lock Bag. My question is; do you think it is o.k. to throw this in s...
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Naming my ostomy
I never thought of naming my stoma. I guess by now I would have to call it "old timer" as I have had it for 40 years now.....
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Ostomy and Stoma - Knowledge Centre
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The term Ostomy refers to a surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes. Stoma is the actual end of the ureter or the small or large bowel that can be seen protruding through the abdominal wall.
Types of Ostomy
Common Causes for Ostomy Surgery
More Information
- Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
- Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases
- Ostomy Education
- What is an Ostomy
- Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
- Colostomy Guide
- Colostomy Irrigation
- Stoma after ileostomy or colostomy
- How to apply (change) an ostomy bag
Types of Ostomy Systems
Ostomy systems may include a one-piece or two-piece system. Both kinds include a flange (barrier or wafer) and a collection pouch. In the one-piece ostomy system, the flange and the pouch are attached to each other and cannot be separated. In the two-piece ostomy system, the flange and the pouch are separate and it is possible to use (change) different types of pouches for different occasions, while the same flange remains on the body.