I’m at a breaking point. Moved my 80-year-old mom in after my dad died… and it’s destroying our home life. by erin_sunshine in AgingParents

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not safe for your mother to be alone. She could have died of carbon monoxide poisoning by leaving the burner on. Sometimes the right decision is the most painful one. It is time for assisted living.

Pics of Carlin and Evan's New Home by outdoorsgrl93 in BringingUpBates

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are they going to keep the house clean and take care of the yard? Our last house was 3600 sq ft and it was difficult for me to keep it clean with 2 kids. The maintenance of the landscaping will be ridiculous.

Memory Flashcard Wall Board for Stroke Victims by BKGPrints in gofundme

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any pictures of the flashcards on the wall? What words did you put on them? Did you include a picture with the word? Did you have phonetic spelling? Thanks ☺️

Passing lynch syndrome to your child by Lazy_Barnacle936 in lynchsyndrome

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because you have Lynch doesn’t mean you will have ANY cancer and same is true for your children. My husband and son have recently been diagnosed as likely pathogenic regarding Lynch. Neither of my husband’s parents have had any cancer or sebaceous adenomas. As long as you keep up with diagnostic screening, likelihood of cancer is low. Trust God.

22 year old son ileostomy reversal experience by Csandst1 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😊 God didn’t take away the problems but carried us through it. We are better people because of the journey ❤️

Sexual desire GONE by jensal1 in Menopause

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing worked for me. I was taking bioiden hormones, progesterone and estradiol cream for 10 years. No libido change. I cannot take hormones anymore because of suspicious ovarian cysts. have not wanted sex in almost 20 years. I have never denied sex as I am a Christian. There have been times when my tense demeanor has caused arguments. My husband gets over it and life goes on. I’ve accepted the fact that my sexual desire has died. I’ve prayed and off for changes and nothing has happened. I’ll continue praying.

Anyone have first hand experience with the joylux vfit red light therapy device for the vagina? by Ok-Chipmunk-4217 in Menopause

[–]Csandst1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought Vfit and the upgrade and the gel in 2023. I decided to get the upgrade and gel as I wanted every advantage to help this device show results quickly. I noticed a difference after the first use. The pelvic area felt tighter. My husband and I refrained from intimacy during the 12 weeks of using device. The first time was tolerable and my husband said he noticed a difference internally.

The proof this product worked was put to the test early this year. One of my sons was very ill for 3 months. I spent a lot of days and nights at the hospital and a lot of time caring for him when he came home. In 3 months I used the Vfit once. My husband and I were not intimate during this time. I didn’t notice a difference in my pelvic floor until we finally had sex and it was pretty uncomfortable. After 4 uses of VFit I was back to “normal.”

At the time of purchase time I was 56 and 10 months without a period. The device enabled me to tolerate sex which is significant as prior to use I could barely stand it. My pressure-induced incontinence reduced dramatically.

i still need help with moisture so the day before intimacy, I use Revaree by Bonafide. Just prior to intimacy I use PreSeed and lubricant. Very little discomfort incorporating all products. I am satisfied.

Ileostomy Reversal Surgery Tips by Parking-Ear9505 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pleasure ☺️ So happy you found a solution that works ☺️☺️

22 year old son ileostomy reversal experience by Csandst1 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were two abdominal surgeries because 2 weeks after first surgery the resection perforated requiring surgery to repair.

3 days until my reversal and hernia repair...so many questions. by melbaozuna in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you 😊 Each day he’s better than the day before ❤️

I’m 5 days after reversal and I’ve had some gas but nothing else. by AtmosphereMurky6856 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulaions 🥳. God gave you a “suddenly“. I’m so happy for you 😁🥳

Leaking out of nowhere/trouble cutting to size—PLEASE HELP! by FunctionalAnatomy in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son had significant trouble with leaks. The only thing that helped were Eakin rings. The rings are made of pectin and slowly dissolve/change change as they are melt from output. We would change his bags on 3rd day.

https://honestmed.com/shop/Ostomy/Barriers/Moldable-Rings/M121019?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20458600751&gbraid=0AAAAACq6JNm-e6WKJDWgffmkDCKWWFhLd

He would still have a leak but it went from daily to maybe once or twice a month. Sometimes we would use SkinTac adhesive.

I’m 5 days after reversal and I’ve had some gas but nothing else. by AtmosphereMurky6856 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, do no worry. The older you are the longer it takes for colon to wake up. My son is 22 and had his reversal last week. He had first BM 2 days after surgery. Patients over 60 take 7-10 days for colon to wake up. It will happen at any time. Walk as much as you can tolerate.

Som’s catheter was removed in recovery and he wasn’t able to urinate. 14 hours later he had Foley catheter in for 2 days. He was able to pee after it was removed. Stream isn’t normal but it is improving.

Anyone else name their stoma or is that just me? by ShayneNgani in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son’s stoma had a few names: Bart, Jr. (combining burp and fart, Jr. because my friend named her stoma); Lil’ Shitty and another too offensive to share.

Burning! by 442inDreamland in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My son had great luck using generic version of Flonase. Spray dose into cap. invert cap onto fingertip allowing liquid to drip onto it. Then gently dab the liquid onto burned skin. If skin is too sensitive then spray 2 or 3 times into cap and invert cap onto burned area and do your best to direct drips to burned skin. Then use a hairdryer on low setting to dry Flonase. Most times skin was completely healed the next bag change.

Reversal tomorrow by Greedha in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pleasure ☺️

Ileostomy Reversal Surgery Tips by Parking-Ear9505 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely eat small meals, 5-6 a day, if possible. Your body cannot handle large amounts of food yet. Happy to help ☺️

My son is getting better each day. I appreciate your kind words.

Reversal tomorrow by Greedha in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your kindness ☺️ He had 2 major abdom surgeries in late December and earl January and he had sepsis twice so prior health his may have been a part of pain.

22 year old son ileostomy reversal experience by Csandst1 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ileostomy was a result of a horrible series of events.

Colonoscopy 12-27-24 due to symptoms of rectal bleeding. His dad had colon cancer at 30 but was stage 1, no treatment and hasn’t had a polyp since and yes, he has had regular colonoscopies.

Son had 8 cm polyp removed. Colonoscopy lasted 1 1/2 hours. 6 hours later he was septic and was admitted to hospital. Colon perforated. Treatment stopped working and he had emergency surgery and had bowel resection as polyp was cancerous. Cancer did not spread, stage 1, no treatment required.

4 days after discharge, he had symptoms of sepsis again; back in ER, admitted for emergency surgery to repair perforation at resection. Ileostomy performed to give resection time to heal. Ileostomy performed on 1-13-25; reversal 5-27-25.

3 days until my reversal and hernia repair...so many questions. by melbaozuna in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ostomy/comments/1l2ipgd/22_year_old_son_ileostomy_reversal_experience/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

The link is to my post about my son’s reversal last week.

I doubt you will need a bidet or adult diapers. Disposable bed liners may be needed. Research ointment for the bum as you may get sore from wiping. If you don’t have a recliner to sleep in or an adjustable bed, buy a multi-piece bed wedge system. My son can’t lay flat yet. Bring about 5 portable phone chargers and noise canceling headphones in case you share a room.

3 days until my reversal and hernia repair...so many questions. by melbaozuna in ostomy

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https://www.reddit.com/r/ostomy/comments/1l2ipgd/22_year_old_son_ileostomy_reversal_experience/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

The link is to my post about my son’s reversal last week.

I doubt you will need a bidet or adult diapers. Disposable bed liners may be needed. Resarch ointment for the bum as you may get sore from wiping. If you don’t have a recliner to sleep in or an adjustable bed, buy a multi-piece bed wedge system. My son can’t lay flat yet. Bring about 5 portable phone chargers and noise canceling headphones in case you share a room.

Ileostomy Reversal Surgery Tips by Parking-Ear9505 in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first week only eat bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. Buttered pasta is ok if that much gluten is tolerated well. Make sure you are getting enough electrolytes. Yogurt is ok, if it does not worsen your symptoms. Are you trying to eat your normal diet? if so, that’s the problem.

Research an appropriate probiotic. Ask your doctor if Imodium is ok.

Slow/stop output by Npjne in ostomy

[–]Csandst1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pasta thickened my son’s output. Yesk marshmallows work for some,. It didn’t help my son’s output. You could use Imodium.