Hi. I have just joined the group and I am hoping that other members may be able to offer me some advice. I have recently had a temporary ileostomy procedure...
Hi Shay I had my ileo reversed in November after nearly 4 years with a bag and several ops. The problem you have I believe is that you need convex pouches to...
Dear Helen, Many thanks for your mail about the reconnection and for your advice. I was switched to a convex pouch about 3 weeks ago but the damage has already...
Hi Shay Don't worry, the output will be much kinder when you are connected. I had a Chicken Biryani for tea last night and cos i put cream on every time i "go"...
Hi all, Sorry to butt in but what is ernies list? I have had a total colectomy w/o the option of reversal and am curious.. I havent heard of ernies list. It...
Hi Kim Enrie has a list of 'Do's and Don'ts!. It's great advice collected from lots of people which realates to everything from what to eat to slow down output...
Okay I'll bite.. I would be interested in seeing ernies list if he wouldnt mind posting it. I have had a total colectomy due to UC about 15 yrs ago and...
Ditto from Tina in Kansas - USA ... From: "Kim" <forlight@...> To: <ukostomysupport@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 9:16 PM Subject:...
Hi Helen, I was off for the week end so am just catching up now. Thanks for your message which has increased the confidence level another notch! I had a series...
Hi Shay I posted Ernies list, u should have had it. I'm glad that your poucogram went well. That means everything should go just great. Fingers crossed for a...
I see we have a dating site link in our messages.I have to point out this group is not here to support a commercial dating site.If group members get together...
BATHTUB TEST It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started. During a visit to a mental asylum, a...
... talk to Him, like I was somebody important. That's when I told Him that I wanted to write you a letter, to tell you good bye and everything. But I already...
Hi Helen, Just a note to let you know that I have just been discharged from hospital after my reversal. It went very well and I had no post op problems. I have...
Hi Shay Here's Ernies list. Hope it helps. Am so glad you got through your surgery without problems, you must feel so free, I know I did. Sudocrem is excellent...
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A VERY BLESSED HAPPY NEW YEAR HUGSSS, LOVE AND KISSES YOU ALL HAVE BEEN MISSED BUT IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS "Worry looks around,...
The Lord's Prayer like you have never seen During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it is only One...
I have an Ileostomy and have diarrhea for 4 days now. got any suggestion! Beside drink enough to sink a very large barge! do i need to go to the hospital. I...
... need ... Be wary of gulping back the fluids to replace what you are losing. If you drink too much too fast it just washes through your system and makes...
THANK YOU ALL !! it worked with the salty pretzels and i was gulping cause i was so thursty and i sipped all night. I did catch a bug from my grandson or i...
How wonderful Sue. I'm so glad the pretzels helped. Yes - you are right - the hospital is the worst place to try and get well. I was dying when the did...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there has a solution for a retracted urostomy. Was at my Consultant the other day who has said he is really not keen to...
Hi Tracy, Unfortunately I really have no good advise to give you.I had to have my relocated last year,my doctor moved it down just a little beneath where the...
... had to have my relocated last year,my doctor moved it down just a little beneath where the original was.I had a huge hernia at the site and that was the...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomates welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in...
Hello everyone, It was difficult for me to decide who I thought would DO this because many people claim to pray, but not everyone does. I hope I chose the...
