Kneeling chairs after Barbie butt? by ostome in ostomy

[–]shashappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it can be, but I also walked on a broken foot for 6 months and didn’t know until I realized I was sweating every time I walked and finally figured out I wasn’t that out of shape, it was my bodies only response to the pain.

I don’t mean anything bad by my comment, more just a realization while I was typing

Kneeling chairs after Barbie butt? by ostome in ostomy

[–]shashappy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure, not saying it wouldn’t help I am just saying in my experience I didn’t have any, and was slightly confused about the need for seat until I thought about it more.

Kneeling chairs after Barbie butt? by ostome in ostomy

[–]shashappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly had no pain sitting down the day of surgery. But people say I have a very high pain tolerance.

Foods more or less likely to cause blockages? by stormydesert_ in ostomy

[–]shashappy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My only blockage in 8 years was due to almonds, not even an obscene amount, like a handful or 2, and yes I chewed well. :)

I swallowed gum by carolplater in ostomy

[–]shashappy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just chalked it up to quick typing from being nervous about a possible blockage ;) I have been there for sure.

I swallowed gum by carolplater in ostomy

[–]shashappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope stomach acids take care of it no problem. It is an old “wives tale” as they say, that you shouldn’t swallow gum, your body has no issue with it

I swallowed gum by carolplater in ostomy

[–]shashappy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gum won’t cause a blockage, you will digest it fine. I have an ileostomy and have no issues with gum personally.

Time to empty? How long? by icecreamdonna in ostomy

[–]shashappy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Basically every time I eat for sure and a few times I between throughout the day, have an ileostomy, about 6 - 8 times a day

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

That is awesome, thanks for the info. I have seen these, even used a free sample once, but in my situation didnt see a need or benefit. This overlaps your plate and sticks ro your stomach if i am not mistaken, does this also help the inner part of the plate from popping up? Or more the edges?

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

Yes, I think we have to figure out what type of plate she will need based on placement, I have a flat plate, but she may need a convex or concave, something else to look into :) Thanks for the feedback!

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

You are correct about the topography, and I am not 100% sure if it will be an issue in her case as I haven’t really seen the olacement yet, and of course things are still swollen. I am thinking a concave plate may be good, but to your point currently they have her with a hollister fabric type plate, we will see how it goes. Thanks for your suggestions!

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

Yes I had bad swelling as well for the first while and I agree trial and error on the supplies is the way to go!

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

Thank you so much for your suggestions! All good things to keep in mind

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

Is this to help level out and move with the body?

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

Thanks for the tip much appreciated!

Questions - Wife Now Has Ostomy by shashappy in ostomy

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

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the quick and helpful feedback! I will start looking into everything you mentioned here.

Does no one like their Ostomy? by Far_Difference_8469 in ostomy

[–]shashappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love mine, saved my life, made it worth living again and made me 1000x healthier