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Question: I have had an ileostomy for one year. I recently read about certain drugs and vitamins that are best taken in liquid form. How can I find out more? For example – which vitamins that I am currently taking actually dissolve properly in just my small intestine, and also drugs in pill form, such…
Question: I’d always heard that patients shouldn’t use donut cushions following surgery to close the anus, as it can spread the cheeks apart and impede healing. Lately, though, I’ve been hearing that some surgeons say it depends on whether the patient has a skinny or well-padded bottom – which will either spread the wound open…
Question: I’ve had my ostomy since 2016. Last November I had an obstruction due to a hernia. My surgeon referred me to a surgeon specializing in laparoscopic parastomal hernias. I had my surgery on January 8/20. Unfortunately, he could not do it laparoscopic or with mesh do to scar tissue. I now have the hernia…
Question I have had an ileostomy since 2015. I am seasoned and understand everything about bag options and changing flanges etc. In August (1 year ago) i had stoma relocation surgery from the right side of my stomach to the left, after 3 hernia correction surgeries. After the relocation, my flange would not fasten to…
Question Hi, I’m a new ileostomy patient (5 weeks post-op) with a retracted stoma and a very foreign (non-English) OHIP stoma nurse whom I don’t understand. I’m struggling with leaks and damaged skin and changing bags four times a day. I see the nurse every two weeks and she changes the bag for me, which…
Question After going through an ileostomy last year I was ‘taught’ how to apply my flange when using a 2-part flange/pouch system. After cutting the hole in the flange to the needed size I was ‘taught’ to put a bead of Adapt paste around the edge of the hole in the flange before adhering the…
Question This message is to request your assistance with the following: 1) Bedding and daily solutions for protection from leakage2) Dignity – Ways to make my Dad feel better about himself and not embarrassed about his condition. My Dad is a wonderful man. He has helped others expecting nothing in return for many years. He…
Question I am inquiring on behalf of my client. Do you have a support group for people living with a colostomy bag in the Yukon? My client (age 69) and with limited eyesight and living in a very small community, is adjusting however there are obstacles to overcome. I think she would be greatly helped…
Question My aunt just came home from the hospital on Friday after a colostomy (as well as 2 other surgeries). As she is legally blind this will be a big challenge for her going forward. Do you have any resources you might recommend in a situation such as hers? She lives in the Sutton Ontario…
Question I’ve noticed that I lost 6 pounds overnight. I know the scales are accurate. I could feel it in my clothes as well. How is this possible? Is this common? Response Regardless of the type of ostomy or bowel diversion, it is not typical to experience a 6-pound weight loss overnight. Having said…
Question I’ve had an ostomy for about 5 years but in the last 3 months, the skin under and around the ostomy bag just doesn’t want to stay healed. It’s in a constant state of “red and weeping” or “dry, scabby and peeling”. If I get a handle on it, this doesn’t last. I use…
Question I am 84 yrs. old. I have an ileostomy which I have had for about 29 years, on my right side. A skin sag has developed about one inch below the stoma and is causing adhesion problems for my appliance. I use ConvaTec SUR-FIT Natura Stomahesive Flexible wafer REF 125264. I use Coloplast Brava…
Question I was operated on in January and have had no difficulty with my appliances (Hollister), except, most evenings it fills up with more air than urine and I need to empty about every 45 minutes. Is this normal and is there any way to prevent it from happening? Response Your night system should…
Question I got my ileostomy in December 2019 and can’t seem to get the flange attached so it doesn’t leak. I have had home care, I have watched videos, I have tried ConvaTec, Hollister, Coloplast and it doesn’t seem to matter. I have used 8 in the last 8 days. I am afraid to go…
Question I have had an ileostomy for over 15 years now. I have most recently been having very very high watery output several times a day. I am concerned about dehydration and have been consuming diluted electrolyte drinks. I have been hospitalized with very low and nondetectable levels of magnesium in the past, as a…