Sep 27, 2024 · A 7 day bag for me will look almost as clean as a 1 day bag..can't help the filters getting dirty though. I occasionally also flush and wash using antibacterial dish soap. This …

Feb 15, 2021 · My husband had and ileostomy on Jan 13th. We have avoided all kinds of foods in fear of an obstruction. My husband has lost weight since his surgery and i was wondering if he …

Mar 1, 2022 · I have about 50% use of my hands and I can manage to change my ileostomy bag every 2 days with just a little help. I find it easiest to change bags laying down on my back …

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Jan 5, 2009 · I've had an ileostomy for 27 years, and have spent 27 years unhappy. In my early 20s I was dealing with other health problems so I wasn't able to enjoy life or date. The last few …

Jan 10, 2018 · Hello all, I just had a loop ileostomy done because of severe constipation problems and pelvic floor issues. I was doing great for a week and a half after surgery I was able to eat …

May 23, 2024 · Also the severe thickening helps in cases where one has severe diarrhea and unable to reattach a new bag due to high flow. Eating Guide Partially copied from my …

Aug 9, 2019 · Rather I ate or not. My husband would constantly get up all through the night to empty my bag. He finally found a simple way for me and him to sleep. I started using the …

May 12, 2020 · After 4 weeks and 3 or 4 different bag types, we are still unable to get a good seal for 3-5 days. The bag is typically breaching (at the outer boundary, on the bottom or side) …

Oct 15, 2024 · I had a emergency ileostomy performed in May 2024. I was in the hospital/skilled rehab for the last six months. I was recently discharged this October 2024. It's been a …