Hi, I'm due to have my op soon, which will result in a permanent stoma and a barbie bum. I know I will be able to live a perfectly normal life once I've recovered and got the hang of the stoma, but there is so much information to take in, and I'm trying to get my head around it all. I'm seeing the stoma nurse before the op and will be given more information then but I would like to ask those of you who have been through it already - tips of do's and don't? I've ordered a waterproof mattress protector and pads and I'm currently browsing stoma underwear. So much to take in!! Any advice?
Calomine worked for me I used a little fan to dry it before applying the pouch
Ann
Fan sounds a great idea.I sort of flapped at it with a dry wipe.
Kath
I used to do that Kath until I bought self a little rechargeable fan. It helped with the power surges (hot flushes) I was experiencing too and easier than getting the hairdryer
Ann
I wish there was a laugh react button Kath!
I have always been a fan of calomine and a hairdryer on a cool setting! I’ve never got on with the stoma powder-found it made things too sticky and didn’t help my skin healing.
Sarah xx
Good idea about the little fan Ann-my hairdryer is quite heavy but I never thought of a little fan!
Sarah xx
