New stoma stopped working!

Hi Hpf2011 welcome to the forum. Given that things have slowed down and no one is available I would give 111 a call and see if someone can have a look at this for you and reassure you if nothing else.

Best Wishes for a good outcome for you.

Hi 

Its frightening when this happens when you’re used to a certain output amount 

Are you a colostomy or Ileostomy ? 

Hope you have some support from 111 

Hi Helen,

the advice I was given by 111 was to increase my fibre intake but I've had my stoma almost 2 years! Maybe a small glass of fresh orange juice? I'm sure lots of the group will write, we're a friendly bunch on here!

Best Wishes,

Moira x

Hi Hpf2011

I hope you are now sorted, but just wanted to say that with a colostomy it’s possible that it does not produce any output for a time without that being a concern. I sometimes go 2 days with nothing, and it will depend on what I’ve been eating and drinking. I just wanted to say not to assume it’s not working, but I hope all is well now.

Sarah xx

Hi Artsie Ann

I have a colostomy. It is still pretty windy… but just no output!

Saw a doctor late last night who believed that the bowel appeared to be doing what it should and sounded ok. Which made me feel a little better.

Going to increase my fibre a little see if that helps.

Helen

Thanks Moira. That’s pretty much what they said to me. Maybe I was just being too cautious with my fibre intake.

will see what today brings!

Helen

Hi Sarah

Thanks for the reply.

i did see a doctor last night and they had a listen and believed that the bowel sounded like it was doing what it should.

As of this morning still no output but it is being windy so maybe things are on the move?? I am going to increase my fibre a little see if that helps.

Its all a learning curve isn’t it!!

Helen x

Hi Helen

It definitely is at the start! Mine didn’t work at all for a week after surgery but I had wind, so the doctors weren’t concerned. I was still in hospital then so I was reassured things would be ok, and they were in time, Sometimes it’s just slow, but still ok. I’m quite happy when I have a day with nothing nowadays, but I know we’re kind of obsessive about checking when it’s new. A bit more fibre or some fresh orange juice might give it a move on, but glad you’ve been checked out for peace of mind.

Sarah xx

Hi Helen

Thats good news that you’re checked and your bowels active. Winds good so I’ve been told. I had a reversal and they let me out without any bowel movement just air. I thought it was hilarious. 
I had an Ileostomy and they’re fast and furious I’ve heard that Colostomy’s are a more chilled affair. After all the output has further to come

Hope you have a good day and not too windy 

Take care 

Hi Helen My op was 07 04 2022  Ileostomy  maybe reversible if i decide but my goodness mine starts to produce before and during a meal  fast stomach and high in the upper bowel/colon gosh if  mine did not produce for a few hours i would go to A&E  its crazy producing    Colon cancer well cancer all gone + i have prostate cancer since 2003 but now PSA at 1.50 been through all the scanners and radiation the radiation has damaged the water pipe but hey still here  not tried any travel yet the thought of an argument at the checkpoints with the persons having maybe little knowledge and me turning round and coming home   maybe one day   i say lets thank the consultants and get on with life   i am here to pick up tips and advice    it does get my up a few times in the night   I tried the  TR205 Pearls 100 per box  trio health care 0800 531 6280  not made a decision yet write up says one can go longer before cleaning out

now just to check after stomer nurse advice i do clean the bag out rinse with water   any thoughts on this????anybody

 many thanks all  TB123