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susie0915
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Enema equipment

Postby susie0915 » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:34 am

I was wondering what type of enema equipment enemas users on this forum use? I've been doing daily enemas since February. I use a clear 2 qt enema bag with the small nozzle. It has worked pretty well. I have noticed some use a rubber catheter. My question is in the long term is it safer or easier on our bottoms that have been damaged by radiation? Does it attach to any hose or is there a certain bag and/or hose needed? I have been very happy doing enemas it has saved me, but just wonder if there is anything that can make the whole process better in the long run.
58 yrs old Dx @ 55
5/15 DX T3N0MO
6/15 5 wks chemo/rad
7/15 sigmoidoscopy/only scar tissue left
8/15 PET scan NED
9/15 LAR
0/24 nodes
10/15 blockage. surgery,early ileo rev, c-diff inf :(
12/15 6 rds of xelox
5/16 CT lung scarring/inflammation
9/16 clear colonoscopy
4/17 C 4mm lung nod
10/17 pel/abd CT NED
11/17 CEA<.5
1/18 CT/Lung no change in 4mm nodule
5/18 CEA<.5, CT pel/abd/lung NED
11/18 CEA .6
5/19 CT NED, CEA <.5
10/19 Clear colonscopy
11/19 CEA <.5

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Re: Enema equipment

Postby tammylayne » Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:56 pm

I dont use anything exciting....typical red bag...or Big Red as I call her :lol: with the 4 ft tubing that comes with it. I Buy it at Walmart for 9.99. replace it about every 6 months, makes me feel better. I always have a spare in the closet. Big Red is my life line...having a new one in the closet in case something goes wrong is just another piece in the stressfree awesome quality of life I now have. Oh...and I use coconut oil for my lube,,,,good for the delicate skin in the delicate area it goes into :oops:
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MaryannW
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Re: Enema equipment

Postby MaryannW » Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:32 pm

I use the rubber catheters as I’ve a chronic fissure which is what pushed me to finally take control with enemas. I’m 18 months out from reversal and have tried everything. Such a relief and should have done it sooner. Here is a link: http://www.midwesthealthandnutritioninc ... kit-1.html
Dx Feb 2015 RC Stage 2a
5.5 weeks Xelolda + Radiation
ULAR 25.6.2015
6 Rounds mop up Xeloda
Reversal 7 April 2016
NED & living with LARS

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susie0915
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Re: Enema equipment

Postby susie0915 » Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:00 pm

tammylayne wrote:I dont use anything exciting....typical red bag...or Big Red as I call her :lol: with the 4 ft tubing that comes with it. I Buy it at Walmart for 9.99. replace it about every 6 months, makes me feel better. I always have a spare in the closet. Big Red is my life line...having a new one in the closet in case something goes wrong is just another piece in the stressfree awesome quality of life I now have. Oh...and I use coconut oil for my lube,,,,good for the delicate skin in the delicate area it goes into :oops:

I have a back up in my closet also. Coconut oil is something I may try. I've just be using aquaphor, but I think the oil will be better. Thanks.
58 yrs old Dx @ 55
5/15 DX T3N0MO
6/15 5 wks chemo/rad
7/15 sigmoidoscopy/only scar tissue left
8/15 PET scan NED
9/15 LAR
0/24 nodes
10/15 blockage. surgery,early ileo rev, c-diff inf :(
12/15 6 rds of xelox
5/16 CT lung scarring/inflammation
9/16 clear colonoscopy
4/17 C 4mm lung nod
10/17 pel/abd CT NED
11/17 CEA<.5
1/18 CT/Lung no change in 4mm nodule
5/18 CEA<.5, CT pel/abd/lung NED
11/18 CEA .6
5/19 CT NED, CEA <.5
10/19 Clear colonscopy
11/19 CEA <.5


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