hawkowl wrote:Hi NHMIKE...this truly is an epic thread! I have not been all that active on this forum (utilize the Facebook groups a lot more). Wishing you well!
I saw that you had some concerns about your ostomy/appliance on the w/w thread. There are some great FB groups that have helped me a lot with those issues (permanent colostomy for more than 2 years)...including Stoma City, and many others as well.
NHMike wrote:Met with the Oncologist ... He suggested 4-8 rounds of Folfox or Capox..
NHMike wrote:I was looking on the Convatec page and saw the ActiveLife One-Piece Drainable Pouch. Any comments on this for running? I think that a one-piece would be better for activity as you don't have as much of a protrusion. I think that some kind of belt or wrap would be needed as well.
NHMike wrote:I was looking on the Convatec page and saw the ActiveLife One-Piece Drainable Pouch. Any comments on this for running? I think that a one-piece would be better for activity as you don't have as much of a protrusion. I think that some kind of belt or wrap would be needed as well.
NHMike wrote:
Changing stoma and wafer
Supplies:
1 Wafer
1 Stoma Bag
1 Tube Paste
6 Packets of barrier wipes
1 Disposable Glove
Scissors
Template
Clear flexible bandage for wound
Bandaids
4 Face Cloths
Toilet Paper
Empty wastebasket
2 Small Trash Bags
Step 1: Remove Old Bag and Wafer and Clean Area
- Peel off the old wafer.
- Clean with facecloth.
- Peel off old paste (stool may come out while cleaning). May need to rub with dry towel to get paste off.
- Use wet towel to go around stoma; it may take a few passes.
Step 2: Prepare Tracings with Template
- Open Wafer Package.
- Check template alignment and sizing.
- Place template face up (ink facing me) on wafer, open in package. Template has top labeled.
- Trace with a pen into the backing.
- Cut with trace facing me.
- Draw a T at the top.
Step 3: Prepare the Stoma Wafer and Bag
- Attach the bag to the wafer and press the ring firmly.
- Close the bag outlet with Velcro.
- Peel off the wafer paper.
- Apply thin layer of paste from the perpendicular tube around the ring.
- Flatten with tube tip.
Step 4: Clean skin around stoma and create skin barrier
- Use barrier wipes to clean the skin around the stoma and create a skin barrier.
Step 5: Install the stoma
- Before removing the backing, put on the stoma.
- Hold it down for at least two minutes for the paste to warm up and attach well to the skin.
- Remove the backing while pressing against the skin.
- Press all the way around to ensure a good seal.
susie0915 wrote:NHMike wrote:I was looking on the Convatec page and saw the ActiveLife One-Piece Drainable Pouch. Any comments on this for running? I think that a one-piece would be better for activity as you don't have as much of a protrusion. I think that some kind of belt or wrap would be needed as well.
I never ran while I had my ileostomy since I only had for a few weeks, but I would think some type of compression piece would be necessary. I wear a band that Velcro's around my waist while lifting weights and doing abdominal exercises due to a hernia. Maybe something like that.
rockhound wrote:susie0915 wrote:NHMike wrote:I was looking on the Convatec page and saw the ActiveLife One-Piece Drainable Pouch. Any comments on this for running? I think that a one-piece would be better for activity as you don't have as much of a protrusion. I think that some kind of belt or wrap would be needed as well.
I never ran while I had my ileostomy since I only had for a few weeks, but I would think some type of compression piece would be necessary. I wear a band that Velcro's around my waist while lifting weights and doing abdominal exercises due to a hernia. Maybe something like that.
I ran a bit with my ileostomy and used a compression piece- basically a spandex band like what women wear sometimes while pregnant (belly band/tummy sleeve I guess- my wife recommended). It was great and keep everything in place nicely. I only used one-piece drainable pouches the whole time also (coloplast mio worked best).
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