I have a colostomy and permanent stoma and have been using a convex 1 piece Welland closed pouch for a number of years. My stoma is partially recessed. I haven't really had any issues with using this pouch. I received a mail shot from Convatec mentioning...
I wrote on here 4 months ago with ongoing problems bowel pain and change in bowel movements , fit test was normal , doctor said could be ibs or thyroid so I left it , now last 2 months of ringing doctors cause I have been having stomach pain and bloatness...
Hey everybody. My mom recently diagnosed stage IV bowel with liver metastasis and now in her bone. I’m unsure where in her bone. Has anyone had any experience with this or NED? She is yet to start treatment
I am having the above surgery in two weeks. Any advice would be welcome. I’m obviously anxious about the procedure and living with a permanent colostomy but if it’s going to save my life then that’s what I have to do. Thank you
Having tests to see if I'm diabetic, my treatment may be coursing it !!!! Sugars are up and down like a yoyo. Not to worried, (I think) as I'm told its treatable. Am watching my diet and being more active. Don't really need it. Moan over X
Here's the thing ... three months after having my Stoma reversed, I have had weeks long glimmers of hope. But other than that I have to wear protection pants and eating normally can still cause a lot of problems. Someone please tell me this is normal...
In September I received a Bowel cancer test kit which I did and returned it.I then got a letter saying further tests were needed anda colonoscopy was suggested.I rang up to arrange a appointment for the colonoscopy and when I did I said I was taking blood...
After a phone call and being told my cancer has spread to my liver I was told possible surgery might help with constant toilet trips. I was told I would get a phone call about that possibility. Today I got an appointment letter for the 8th March so...
During my consultation on Thursday. I was told the if my Tumour shrinks they will operate to remove it. However, due to its location, he said I might end up with a permanent stoma. I'm petrified of this. I keep reading that these are visible through clothes...
I have just had a phone call from my consultant and he told me the rectal cancer has spread to my liver and its basically terminal. He told me when I asked how long have I got it would be about 18 months to 2 years maximum. It has not come as a shock...
