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Hi nan-nan

Sorry to hear you're having these problems, cannot offer any suggestions, but I hope things get better soon.

Take care,

VickiLynnex

Hi Nan nan

i had the same problem with pancaking. I was told to put a little baby oil in the inside of the pouch around the hole so whatever you excrete will slide down into the bag. Lots of water helps your output to be softer. I use bags that have covered windows and the first few weeks the nurse told me to take the top portion of the window off so I could see my output. 

I normally have yogurt as it helps with the smell and have a heavier lunch and light dinner. But I have whatever I want to eat in smaller doses. 

I had an obstruction after my chemo cycle and had no output in my bag for 2 days and was told hot water bottles and massaging around the stoma area helps release. I did both and the next day I was relieved.

hope my experiences help you.

ana

Thank-you Ana ,i will try the oil, the pouches i have now are covered in , so no way of seeing whats inside, and ive found them a bit awkward to change last few times ,as i cant see if im covering my wound up in the right place,the stoma nurse measured me 1st ,then got the pouches cut to order,so not sure if thats why ive been leaking ,but ive been cutting the hole a bit bigger,i will have a word with her when she calls this week, xx

Six months have passed since 
rectosigmoid surgery. 
I've had constipation for a week.
 is it normal? I'm starting to get
 frightened