Stoma

So sorry you have  found yourself in this position.why not have a look at the iliostomy,colostomy and stoma thread.

You can click on names to read bios and read some of the questions and answers.

Might give you some ideas of the questions you might like to ask.

Do click on katz at the top of this if you think it might help.

Kath

Thanks will do.x

Hi like Katz51 says there’s so much advice there. I had an Ileostomy’ after a LAR op.

Any questions or concerns ask away. I hope that you are feeling okay, I remember being so uncomfortable for such a long time I had rectal cancer which caused pressure over everything I ate  

Take care 

Thanks. 

Yes the pressure is unbearable at times causes so much pain & discomfort. 

Have pre treatment appointment tomorrow so will discuss stoma then i think? Just needed some reassurance, my heads all over the place everythings happening so fast. 

All the best with your appointment.once you have a treatment plan in place it is much better  as you know what you are working towards.

Kath

Hi Neilga. Yes definately discuss this with them today - you do not need to be in pain or risk a bowel blockage. There’s lots of support on the stoma board and I know Chromeplated has just had 1 fitted to relieve his symptons

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/ileostomy-and-colostomy-discussions-forum

Hope the meeting goes well and please let us know how you get on

Take care

Karen x

Thanks

Good luck with your appointment

Keep us updated 

 Will do thanks 

Hi Neilga

I was close to begging for a stoma when my constipation was so bad because of my tumour. 

Now I have a permanent stoma after treatment and surgery (and now in surveillance) I catch myself thinking how much of a relief it is without that constant feeling of needing a poo and the pain. 

I was put on a low residue diet and on laxido's which help relieve a lot of my constipation before and during treatment. 

Good luck with it all. 

Kev