Miller wrote:
> >
> >Don't be discouraged. It took all of us a little time to get the hang
> >of it. Keep working at it and ask your questions..we are all here to
> >help.
>
> All good points. I had an illeostomy for 8 months and now a permantent
> colosomy. For me, trying eakin seals, and samples from the vendors,
> was the key - while recovering at home, I tried a number of things -
> after the samples came in, it was pretty quick to figure out what
> worked. My wound nurnse (ENT) was helpful also. Now it's been years
> since I have had a problem, leak, etc. I just go on with life and
> don't worry about the pouch, any more than you " worry" about normal
> hygene.
>
> Good luck.
Hi Miller, My name is AnnMarie. I am curious to ask - why you
switched from a illeostomy to a colostomy. I currently have a
colostomy and my doctor is suggesting (since I just found out it will
be permanent) to switch to a illeostomy. Any words of wisdom you can
give me would be appreciated.
Regards, AM
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