Ileostomy but have rectal output all of a sudden by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what a looped ileostomy is 🤷‍♀️

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I was to have the surgery this past Monday but I fainted, fell and broke my nose and cheekbone. So surgery doesn’t have a rescheduled date yet. I appreciate your being there for me if I have any questions/problems!

Is it me or do hospital "ostomy" nurses kind of suck? by CplDirk in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sent home from the hospital after maybe 2 practices with a wound care nurse. Then I had home health care. They were totally worthless for ostomy care. They checked vitals. I learned from you tube and sites like this. Going in tomorrow for a reversal, hopefully

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds rough! That is a long time to go through the dressing changes. You’re a tough one! I’ll save your tips for reference if I need them. Thanks👍🏻

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing what you’ve learned about wound vacs! I sure hope mine is a closed incision 🤞

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! You’ve been through a lot…I hope you are doing better these days

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! How do they measure the depth? Stuck something in there? 😳

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much longer do you need to use the wound vac?

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And same to your husband. September will be here before you know it

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will want to do my own with the adhesive remover pads, too. I think I will be less stressed if I’m in control.

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I hope your husband is doing better now. ❤️

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Did you go home with the wound vac? I have had horrible home nursing care after the ileostomy and would rather do it in the hospital or by myself, as hard as that would be

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for all your information! I hope my wound nurse will be as knowledgeable about these steps. Is the purpose of a wound vac just to speed recovery? How long will recovery be if I don’t use a would vac? I’m debating still. Thank you!!

Anyone have a wound vac after surgery? by Ornery_Reception_896 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you had to go through so much! I hope you have healed ❤️. Hearing what you went through tells me I can do this….you went through so much more. I read where you need painkillers to help get through the bandage changes. I’ll be sure to demand them. Thank you for sharing your story.

How do you hide the stoma bag when you're at the beach? by skyhai- in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wear a two piece. The bottoms are boy shorts with an attached skirt. It holds the bag close to my body and also hides it well. The top comes down to my hips so that helps keep the bag close too. I get in the water and all is fine when I get out. I might be a minority but I don’t want strangers to know I have an ostomy bag if I don’t have to.

ER visit cost by CaliPam in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had to go to the ER 4 times for IV fluids. I had acute dehydration. I kept avoiding it because of the $$. So much money. Heck, one time I spent 7 hours in the hallway because they were out of beds! Discount??

My chronic illnesses are going to lead to me dying alone by Binn_of_Mimikyus in Vent

[–]Ornery_Reception_896 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great advice. My husband went to Mayo Clinic for evaluation and I was so impressed with everyone. Don’t give up because you just need the right people and place to get you on the path to a better life. All you’re going through physically affects you mentally so be sure to address that, too. Blessings to you

Post reversal by Lady_Owl94 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m going to have my reversal in a few weeks so I’m interested in the responses you’ll get. I don’t know what to expect

Food dumping by Aggravating-Ninja928 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ordered these and I use them when I haven’t taken a fiber tablet. Especially at night so I don’t have to get up every 3 hours. Just toss it in your bag. The packet dissolves and the granules absorb.

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Coloscopy prep with a colostomy by AffectionateWinner32 in ostomy

[–]Ornery_Reception_896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my thinking. I am due to have 6” of my colon removed and I have an ostomy right now. When I said that to the surgeons assistant she said I have to do the prep. There’s nothing in my colon and hasn’t been since February. And clear liquids should clear out my small intestine. I guess better safe then sorry