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Stoma? I’d advise you to wear abdominal support garments from the get go.
Having a stoma and using a
colostomy
bag is enough of a hassle to manage without the added difficulty of then having to manage a hernia and trying to prevent it from worsening. All the best. Lisa.xx
Having a stoma and using a
colostomy
bag is enough of a hassle to manage without the added difficulty of then having to manage a hernia and trying to prevent it from worsening. All the best. Lisa.xx
Meridian14
in
My Ovacome
4 years ago
Colostomy bag chances?
What are the chances of having to have a
colostomy
bag with advanced endometriosis? Does anyone know? Has anyone needed to have one?
What are the chances of having to have a
colostomy
bag with advanced endometriosis? Does anyone know? Has anyone needed to have one?
Marisa97
in
Endometriosis UK
4 years ago
In focus: stomas - stoma surgery
As we outlined in the previous post in this series, there are two types of bowel stoma: an end ileostomy or
colostomy
and a loop
colostomy
or ileostomy. An end stoma is permanent.
As we outlined in the previous post in this series, there are two types of bowel stoma: an end ileostomy or
colostomy
and a loop
colostomy
or ileostomy. An end stoma is permanent.
OvacomeSupport
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My Ovacome
4 years ago
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Aborted robotic prostatectomy
On Dec 13, 2019, the procedure was aborted because seminal vesicles were involved and looked undefined, lymph node biopsy showed cancer, and location to rectum lead surgeon to believe
colostomy
might be necessary if he continued. New scans (bone and CT) showed no other metastasis.
On Dec 13, 2019, the procedure was aborted because seminal vesicles were involved and looked undefined, lymph node biopsy showed cancer, and location to rectum lead surgeon to believe
colostomy
might be necessary if he continued. New scans (bone and CT) showed no other metastasis.
Rich_Rad
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
4 years ago
In focus: stomas - introduction
Colostomy
UK have some information for anyone concerned about having a stoma at http://www.colostomyuk.org/information/about-to-have-a-
colostomy
/ There are specialist stoma nurses who help people through preparing for surgery, learning to care for the stoma day to day and dealing with any issues that
Colostomy
UK have some information for anyone concerned about having a stoma at http://www.colostomyuk.org/information/about-to-have-a-
colostomy
/ There are specialist stoma nurses who help people through preparing for surgery, learning to care for the stoma day to day and dealing with any issues that
OvacomeSupport
Administrator
in
My Ovacome
4 years ago
In focus: stomas - travel
If you have a
colostomy
and are irrigating while you are away, use bottled water if there is any doubt about the local tap water. If you would like to share your experience of travelling with a stoma, or if you have any tips on doing this, please comment on this post.
If you have a
colostomy
and are irrigating while you are away, use bottled water if there is any doubt about the local tap water. If you would like to share your experience of travelling with a stoma, or if you have any tips on doing this, please comment on this post.
OvacomeSupport
Administrator
in
My Ovacome
4 years ago
Problems with colostomy since day 1
I have had my
colostomy
since 2009 after colon rectal stage 3 cancer.since my surgery i have had a lot of pressure down deep in pelvic region.In 2012 i had a hernia repair on my stoma and the pressure became bearable.After a few mo ths i felt it herniated it again but continued to work with it until
I have had my
colostomy
since 2009 after colon rectal stage 3 cancer.since my surgery i have had a lot of pressure down deep in pelvic region.In 2012 i had a hernia repair on my stoma and the pressure became bearable.After a few mo ths i felt it herniated it again but continued to work with it until
Elkcountymike
in
Living with a Stoma
4 years ago
Reoccurrence of Rectovaginal endo
But the risks of the surgery (Bowel resection and temporary
colostomy
) aren’t great either. I don’t know what to do..... x
But the risks of the surgery (Bowel resection and temporary
colostomy
) aren’t great either. I don’t know what to do..... x
Hidden
in
Endometriosis UK
4 years ago
Skin care
I'm changing my
colostomy
bag twice a day and am finding that the skin on my tummy where the adhesive flanges stick is becoming sore and red with some signs of a rash starting. Applying cream seems to affect the 'stickiness' of the bag. How do others cope?
I'm changing my
colostomy
bag twice a day and am finding that the skin on my tummy where the adhesive flanges stick is becoming sore and red with some signs of a rash starting. Applying cream seems to affect the 'stickiness' of the bag. How do others cope?
Taztarr
in
Living with a Stoma
4 years ago
Open surgery for endo & bowel
- Currently have it attached to both my ovaries, rectum, bladder & bowel - with one of my ovaries is also attached to my bowel, which they somehow need to detach and possibly chance of needing a
colostomy
bag.. My ops on the 27th December with two surgeons.
- Currently have it attached to both my ovaries, rectum, bladder & bowel - with one of my ovaries is also attached to my bowel, which they somehow need to detach and possibly chance of needing a
colostomy
bag.. My ops on the 27th December with two surgeons.
TheaGR
in
Endometriosis UK
5 years ago
Newby with dietary questions
Hi, my
colostomy
and stoma is now 3 weeks old following an emergency procedure. Everything's fine so far and my diet is returning to normal. Having said that I find a lot of the advice online contradictory.
Hi, my
colostomy
and stoma is now 3 weeks old following an emergency procedure. Everything's fine so far and my diet is returning to normal. Having said that I find a lot of the advice online contradictory.
Taztarr
in
Living with a Stoma
5 years ago
statins and genetic high cholesterol
Sorry if this is long I will be 66 this month and have been on thyroid meds since age 18 on doses varying from 100-150 during which I had 4 healthy pregnancies and under went treatment for cancer in my 40’s Do to the cancer I had a pelvic exenteration ( radical hysterectomy with
colostomy
) I have
Sorry if this is long I will be 66 this month and have been on thyroid meds since age 18 on doses varying from 100-150 during which I had 4 healthy pregnancies and under went treatment for cancer in my 40’s Do to the cancer I had a pelvic exenteration ( radical hysterectomy with
colostomy
) I have
debbiegreco
in
Cholesterol Support
4 years ago
stopping levo for a time before test and statins?
Sorry if this is long I will be 66 this month and have been on thyroid meds since age 18 on doses varying from 100-150 during which I had 4 healthy pregnancies and under went treatment for cancer in my 40’s Do to the cancer I had a pelvic exenteration ( radical hysterectomy with
colostomy
) I have
Sorry if this is long I will be 66 this month and have been on thyroid meds since age 18 on doses varying from 100-150 during which I had 4 healthy pregnancies and under went treatment for cancer in my 40’s Do to the cancer I had a pelvic exenteration ( radical hysterectomy with
colostomy
) I have
debbiegreco
in
Thyroid UK
4 years ago
In focus: travel - practicalities of travel
You can get this, as well as information and advice, from your stoma nurse, the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association (https://iasupport.org/about/publications/factsheets/travel-tips/), The
Colostomy
Association (http://www.colostomyuk.org/information/travel-advice/) and The Urostomy Association (
You can get this, as well as information and advice, from your stoma nurse, the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association (https://iasupport.org/about/publications/factsheets/travel-tips/), The
Colostomy
Association (http://www.colostomyuk.org/information/travel-advice/) and The Urostomy Association (
OvacomeSupport
Administrator
in
My Ovacome
4 years ago
Any advice?
One other thing I'm worried about is the risks of surgery, I know they have to tell you all the worst things that could happen but the
colostomy
bag thing really freaked me out (I apolsogise in advance if this has happened to someone I dont mean it to offend).
One other thing I'm worried about is the risks of surgery, I know they have to tell you all the worst things that could happen but the
colostomy
bag thing really freaked me out (I apolsogise in advance if this has happened to someone I dont mean it to offend).
kastale
in
Endometriosis UK
5 years ago
Any advice please
Full hysterectomy with part of my bowel removed, hrt and a temporary
colostomy
. I would like to try the 1st option, does any one have any good advice on the treatment to slow down my hormones. I am 44 years old. Any advise will be welcome, thankyou for taking the time to read this.
Full hysterectomy with part of my bowel removed, hrt and a temporary
colostomy
. I would like to try the 1st option, does any one have any good advice on the treatment to slow down my hormones. I am 44 years old. Any advise will be welcome, thankyou for taking the time to read this.
Peoni
in
Endometriosis UK
5 years ago
So scared...
My cancer is back, sited in the opening of my
colostomy
, my surgeon says I need the remainder of my large bowel removing and also my rectum!
My cancer is back, sited in the opening of my
colostomy
, my surgeon says I need the remainder of my large bowel removing and also my rectum!
Grn_Eyes
in
Colon Cancer Connected
5 years ago
First post
a vast amount of antibiotics for 17 days, the mass of infection is still in my right tube and the gynaecologist has expressed that the surgeons do not want to operate again unless it is an emergency ( the infection returns ) and if this is to happen there is a very high chance i will have to have a
colostomy
a vast amount of antibiotics for 17 days, the mass of infection is still in my right tube and the gynaecologist has expressed that the surgeons do not want to operate again unless it is an emergency ( the infection returns ) and if this is to happen there is a very high chance i will have to have a
colostomy
66-19
in
Pelvic Pain Support Network
5 years ago
Trapped wind
Hello everyone I have had my
colostomy
for two years when having debulking surgery.
Hello everyone I have had my
colostomy
for two years when having debulking surgery.
1916
in
Living with a Stoma
5 years ago
A year on
A year with my
colostomy
bag too & it’s been fine!
A year with my
colostomy
bag too & it’s been fine!
Libra87
in
Colon Cancer Connected
5 years ago
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