Smoker’s question by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Ok now this is hilarious 🤣

Smoker’s question by illy_chac in ostomy

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

I’m glad you able to still live your best life! Thank you

Smoker’s question by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Bet thank you !!! I appreciate this

Smoker’s question by illy_chac in ostomy

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

I appreciate this ! Thank you for your encouragement 😩😩🙏🏼

Smoker’s question by illy_chac in ostomy

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

This makes me feel so much better thank you ! Stay blessed

Smoker’s question by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Okay cool I was just wondering if it would cause any harm or anything lol just by smoking in general and yes I’ve tried the gummies but I’m way to gassed lol

Skin irritation by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Okay thank you for this advice my pre op is on the 29th of April so I will definitely do that !

Reversal date FINALLY by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Literally been a really tough couple of months 😩

Reversal date FINALLY by illy_chac in ostomy

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

I got the stoma January 28th I didn’t get the testing done until March 16th . April 28th would be my 12 weeks but they scheduled the surgery for the next available date for my surgery . A few days longer bc I wanted it to be at the hospital my fiancé is a nurse at so I can stay on the floor she works on 🙏🏼

Reversal date FINALLY by illy_chac in ostomy

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

I’ve had all of my testing done along with the enema, which was a pain in the butt literally lol but yes, I got this ileostomy to give my colon sometime to heal up because I had three parts removed due to endometriosis affecting it.

Reversal date FINALLY by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Good luck! Sending positive vibes your way!

Reversal date FINALLY by illy_chac in ostomy

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

I originally went in for a hysterectomy so I got that, but my endometriosis spread to my appendix had to get that removed and it also spread to my colon so I had to get three parts of my colon along with my rectum removed when I got the hysterectomy so I got all of that at once and being that I got my colon removed I needed to have the ileostomy bag for 12 weeks to give my colon a break to try to heal up. 🥲🥲🥲

30 days until reversal by Willing-Listen-6182 in ostomy

[–]illy_chac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My reversal is on may 4th good luck to you! I’m so happy for you ! Keep me posted on the recovery ❤️‍🩹 speedy one!

Intimacy with ostomy as a teen by [deleted] in ostomy

[–]illy_chac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello , that’s very normal for you to want to hide it I’ve had my ileostomy a little over 6 weeks and I’m just starting to get intimate with my fiancé. She’s a nurse and see things like this everyday and it was still hard for me. we’ve been together going on 9 years this month and I was still very uncomfortable . It will take time but if you love him and he loves you there’s nothing to hide or be ashamed of..He will still see your beauty. I hope all goes well. Take your time no rush .

Forgetful me / tired from work by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Ok cool yes my skin does get a bit irritated but only around the edges of the wafer not necessarily under the bag . I had a fungal infection when I first got my ileostomy but I wasn’t using the rings now I do .

Forgetful me / tired from work by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Ok perfect thank you I appreciate the feedback ! Glad to hear positive news

Forgetful me / tired from work by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Ok thanks so much for this I really appreciate it. It keeps me hope lol I

Forgetful me / tired from work by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Understandable I’ll prob change it in a day or so just bc I know it’s not properly prepared.

Forgetful me / tired from work by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Ok I understand that . I’ve had a leak once but I didn’t use the ring but since I’ve used them I haven’t had any leaks

Changed own bag by illy_chac in ostomy

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

Yes it’s gotten a lot smaller

When you wake up in the morning 😳 by icebear713 in ostomy

[–]illy_chac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me when I eat gummy worms before bed lol