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#192241 - 09/04/10 09:02 AM Re: Colostomy [Re: MrsDrublic]
fcb
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Registered: 06/25/10
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Loc: S C, Irmo
Right now the leakage is no big problem. I can go about 2 days before I have a problem. The nurse says I should go from 3 to 5 days. I get a faint smell that nobody notices that alerts me that a leak in about to start. I can change tha pouch then with no damage done. On every occasion, the leak starts on the side of the stoma where I have a 6" incision from the surgery. For some reason the adhesive and tape will not stick in that area. There are no folds in my tummy in that area to worry about. Again, this is not a big problem because I can catch it early and will probably use a different pouch system when I start irragation next week and the incision continues to heal.
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#192257 - 09/04/10 01:59 PM Re: Colostomy [Re: fcb]
MrsDrublic
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Registered: 04/03/09
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Loc: los angeles ish
good call. im glad ur doing well yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
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#192259 - 09/04/10 02:40 PM Re: Colostomy [Re: MrsDrublic]
Paul I
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fcb, if the adherence problem is on the incision perhaps there is still a bit of drainage. I use Hollister's 2 part system. To me, if the problem is in only one part I don't have to discard the whole device. In addition, once the flange, skin barrier or whatever they're calling it this week is in place you can inspect it from the outside for leakage points, add a bit of cement if it's rubbing the intestine or using powder if it's needed. On mine, it cut the opening, put a narrow bead of paste around the opening, press it on, check it out, do the rest of the adhesive area then snap on the bag. I usually get 3-5 days from an installation but shower more often which takes them off.
Good luck. Paul I


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#192264 - 09/04/10 06:20 PM Re: Colostomy [Re: Paul I]
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if you begin irrigation daily and are consistent, chances are you won't need a system--maybe a lil' cap or tiny pouch just in case.

Edited by soda (09/04/10 06:21 PM)
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#192268 - 09/04/10 08:23 PM Re: Colostomy [Re: soda]
Paul I
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I do need to look into that. I do have a prolapse which may send me back under the knife.
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#192486 - 09/10/10 01:11 PM Re: Colostomy [Re: Paul I]
fcb
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Registered: 06/25/10
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Loc: S C, Irmo
I've begun irrigation and it's "THE WAY TO GO"! I've had some problems with getting the correct supplies from the VA and once those issues are resolved I'll be good to go.

For anyone following this, by irrigating you do not have to worry about the bag filling and being burdoned with emptying it during the day and I've not passed much gas either after I've started irrigating. I do appreicate all the info that I've received that lead me in this direction.

I was concerned about having to use a 2 peice system which seems mandatory to for irrigation but that is working out ok too. I was worried about the 2 parts popping lose as I bend and move around but with hardly anything in the bag I don't believe that would be a big problem even if it did.

Thanks again for all the help and let me know if I'm able to share any information for anyone considering a colostomy.
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#192555 - 09/13/10 12:38 AM Re: Colostomy [Re: fcb]
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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
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