tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51308425790522602942024-03-13T11:41:22.840-07:00Helping OstomatesEdmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-29414325096754406112021-10-01T06:44:00.004-07:002021-10-01T06:44:51.799-07:00 Tips That Will Help You Live With An Ostomy Bag<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">An ostomy is a procedure that creates a hole in the skin. This opening can be permanent or temporary. An ostomy bag is used to collect waste. It can be difficult for you to live with an ostomy bag. The good news is that you can take the following steps in order to make it easier.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-05501f38-7fff-51b6-7c03-dfd1e14dfcb6"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wear Appropriate Clothing</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can wear the same clothing that you wore before you got your ostomy bag. The pouches can easily be concealed by the clothing that you wear. The <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/2021/09/inflammatory-bowel-disease-in-out.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ostomy bag</a> also has a barrier that conceal the odors. The only time that you can smell the waste is when you empty the bag. There is special clothing that you can wear in order to make you more comfortable.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="339" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4NAJuycN4Co" width="456" youtube-src-id="4NAJuycN4Co"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Activities</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">An ostomy should not interfere with your ability to do your normal activities. Most people who have an ostomy bag are able to go to school, work and exercise. They can even have sexual intercourse. Keep in mind that if you sweat too much, then the bag that holds your ostomy bag in place can loosen.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bathing Your Body</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important for you to keep the area near the ostomy bag dry and clean. Avoid using oily skin products. You should also avoid using products that have alcohol in them. You may have to shave the hair around the ostomy bag so that you can get it to stick. Ask your doctor about specific things that you need to do in order to make it easier to bathe.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dietary Considerations</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUeN9Q42vM_Qw55q5PObwjWJdAhVkU_9rKigAsEo5jUzHP-suFLAHd6s37H2mCMWyikqNK6IgA9OrXvlVvp3l9Pu8u05kceZrkLRs9AjmK4EtwfXjgCRfnvtnkaddpZaNssslXzX4fxR1b9dt8Ghu4Yk9_W8WELuGhx2XMQOTdJ7eNi4tOwluC_X_b9A=s604" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="604" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUeN9Q42vM_Qw55q5PObwjWJdAhVkU_9rKigAsEo5jUzHP-suFLAHd6s37H2mCMWyikqNK6IgA9OrXvlVvp3l9Pu8u05kceZrkLRs9AjmK4EtwfXjgCRfnvtnkaddpZaNssslXzX4fxR1b9dt8Ghu4Yk9_W8WELuGhx2XMQOTdJ7eNi4tOwluC_X_b9A=w558-h258" width="558" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You cannot control when your ostomy bag fills up. The type of diet that you follow will determine how much waste fills the bag. You may want to avoid foods that can cause you to develop gas. This includes spicy foods, beans, onions and cabbage. You may also need to avoid food that can be hard to chew, such as popcorn and nuts. Those types of foods can cause you to become constipated or develop diarrhea.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Additionally, you need to drink plenty of water. You are more likely to get dehydrated with an ostomy bag because your stools may be more watery.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Taking Medication</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It can be harder for your body to absorb medication if you use an ostomy bag. That is why it is important to talk to your physician about the types of medications that you take. Your doctor may recommend that you switch to liquid medications because they tend to absorb better.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Avoid Having An Accident</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your baby has to be emptied several times throughout the day. Do not allow your bag to get full. In fact, you need to empty the bag before it gets half-way full. You need to bring your ostomy supplies with you every time that you leave the house. You may have to change the way that you plan your meals.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioiB5wN9UwjHgYONt-_6StnLjFNzT4TBUZfqcCYcpQ1ATmG3oFSMPDSv_fK52HSRnDItkjpsta58qZlhg4tlLVf5ZPh8GbLEGNtDIByVdKKNQoHNMdS8pGuIBulfgKCdU2KD5s8Jw4vwgKXHtMNvRuPIYNctxS4aHhLc-RHSnYpyS5_RJ4J7SgF26scQ=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEioiB5wN9UwjHgYONt-_6StnLjFNzT4TBUZfqcCYcpQ1ATmG3oFSMPDSv_fK52HSRnDItkjpsta58qZlhg4tlLVf5ZPh8GbLEGNtDIByVdKKNQoHNMdS8pGuIBulfgKCdU2KD5s8Jw4vwgKXHtMNvRuPIYNctxS4aHhLc-RHSnYpyS5_RJ4J7SgF26scQ=w526-h296" width="526" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Getting Emotional Support</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Embarrassment is a common thing that people feel when they have to use an ostomy bag. They may also feel embarrassed. That is why it is a good idea to reach to others for emotional support. You can even join a support group.</span></p><br /><br /></span><br />Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-42320757312107577732021-09-23T03:58:00.002-07:002021-09-23T03:58:40.662-07:00 Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Out<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Inflammatory Bowel disease consists of two different diseases: ulcerative colitis and chron's disease. These diseases occur in the intestines. Although they are a lot alike that can have many variances in different individuals as many people has different reactions. Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis are in most cases of inflammatory bowel disease but there are still others but they are pretty rare. The other types include: Ischemic Colitis, Radiation Enteritis, Diversion Colitis and Microscopic Colitis (Lymphocytic Colitis & Collagenous Colitis). </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8JzcDSNu0Ks/YUxdkrVh-WI/AAAAAAAAAIY/LhfubOCyPMkVBDaTBPYGykL1uL0joPvxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s493/visual-guide-to-ibd-s2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="493" height="267" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8JzcDSNu0Ks/YUxdkrVh-WI/AAAAAAAAAIY/LhfubOCyPMkVBDaTBPYGykL1uL0joPvxQCLcBGAsYHQ/w394-h267/visual-guide-to-ibd-s2.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><br /><span id="docs-internal-guid-42ae767d-7fff-6b40-84c1-cb75aebc995e"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are several different symptoms related to this. Diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms. This result is because it usually takes longer for food to pass properly which makes for stools that are watery. Abdominal pain and short sharp pain in the rectum are some other types of symptoms. Other symptoms that can occur are fever, weight loss,skin problems, kidney stones, eye inflammation, liver disease and kidney stones.</span></p><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iefghc2g91M" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When diagnosed for inflammatory bowel disease the first step is checking history of illness. The next step is usually the task of looking into the rectum with a sigmoidoscope to allow a better visualization. This allows physicians to see the progress and make any further determinations for treatments. Sometimes it furthers to physicians needing an x-ray for further information but this is pretty rare. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To manage <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/2021/09/learn-difference-between-j-pouch-and.html" target="_blank">inflammatory bowel disease</a> there are several options that can be very beneficial. Diet is one big factor in regards to managing and treating this disease. A poor diet can lead to feeling uncomfortable as food passes through the intestines, thus making a balanced diet very important. Medication is an important treatment. Many can use medications that help diarrhea. With these medications one can slow down the stool making it more structured and one can loosen the stool making it easier to pass. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are several different inflammatory medications physicians recommend to help those in need. Theses medications include: 5-Aminosalicylic Acid (5-ASA, Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressive Agents and Biologics. For those that are not successful with medication treatments, surgery may be needed. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Technically there is no cure for inflammatory bowel disease. Physicians consider patients to be in remission if symptoms have stopped occurring. If the symptoms come back and they are much worse this is considered a flare. If a flare occurs treatment should be sought as soon as possible. When a flare occurs physicians have to option to immediately prescribe medication for preparation for rectum. They usually do this as the wait for a gastroenterologist appointment can be very long. Following this they will usually increase the treatment that is already in place or use a enema or a suppository. Physicians most commonly prescribe oral treatments rather than rectal. If treatment is not sought out it will increase the chance of having more drugs prescribed with greater side effects. It is important not to wait to seek medical attention when experience a flare. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VZCtDL3I74g/YUxdqH19zmI/AAAAAAAAAIc/lp2DYD8MSuExZ6f3yx5GixVMjbAdC9arACLcBGAsYHQ/s493/inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="493" height="297" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VZCtDL3I74g/YUxdqH19zmI/AAAAAAAAAIc/lp2DYD8MSuExZ6f3yx5GixVMjbAdC9arACLcBGAsYHQ/w438-h297/inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd.jpg" width="438" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Research is still underway for further information regarding inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers are gathering information regarding gut bacteria, nutrition roles, genetic attributes, tissue changes and many more. Further research will help physicians and patients understand causes and the cure for inflammatory bowel disease. </span></p><br /><br /></span>Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-16151255911860192932021-09-10T03:52:00.001-07:002021-09-10T03:52:41.397-07:00 Learn the Difference between J-Pouch and Ileostomy Surgical Procedures and be an Informed Patient<span id="docs-internal-guid-cfbdf9f4-7fff-007e-1a00-a8068b207d15"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ileostomy and J-Pouch surgical procedures are performed for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. They are performed when surgeons diagnose a condition where their colon or portion of their colon needs to be removed. Both procedures are different and surgeons choose the appropriate procedure after diagnosing the specific condition suffered by the patient. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Knowing the Difference</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When specialists and surgeons diagnose the condition suffered by the patients and conclude that the patient requires removal of the colon, the patient should research and understand the two types of surgical procedures- Ileostomy and J-Pouch. They will then become informed patients and understand why surgeons choose to perform a specific procedure for them. They can also give proper explanations to friends and family or other healthcare professionals about the surgical procedure performed for them. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="348" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PLutKP76fm8" width="479" youtube-src-id="PLutKP76fm8"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Ileostomy</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Any ostomy surgery involves the creation of a stoma or opening in the pouch through which waste is collected in a pouch worn outside the body. The surgeon removes the whole of the colon during an ileostomy surgical procedure. The surgeon will remove part of the colon during a colostomy surgical procedure. An opening or stoma is created in the wall of the abdomen and part of the intestine is pulled to reach the opening and waste is expelled to an external bag that is placed over the stoma. Patients can empty the bag into the toilet when it gets full. The stools expelled into the bag after a colostomy surgical procedure are not as solid as that which is expelled when the colon is intact. Watery stools are expelled into the bag after an ileostomy surgical procedure has been performed. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h0VR-_ySF8Y/YTs4bnAw4DI/AAAAAAAAAII/wCGBX1Lb9TIJ6BAR8XFQ8GJ6m7aSpztfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1050/ShowImage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="874" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h0VR-_ySF8Y/YTs4bnAw4DI/AAAAAAAAAII/wCGBX1Lb9TIJ6BAR8XFQ8GJ6m7aSpztfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/ShowImage.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Benefits</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Patients will need to adapt to wearing a waste elimination bag after an Ileostomy surgical procedure. Once they adapt to their new waste elimination procedure, they can lead full lives. They can exercise, carry on with their normal work routine and, eat all types of food including fast food. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>J-Pouch </b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A J-pouch surgical procedure is similar to the ileostomy surgical procedure because the entire colon is removed. The difference is that during a J-Pouch surgical procedure the last portion of the small intestine is formed into a small ‘J’- shaped pouch. The pouch is left inside the body to collect waste. Waste is eliminated through the anus after this procedure and not through a stoma. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9a2roFX24Y/YTs4khAUXMI/AAAAAAAAAIM/9CpvscXglgAxbOnWGd7yxqzMFPrT0mcHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/Ileal-pouch-anal-anastomoses-The-choice-among-pelvic-pouches-J-pouch-or-S-pouch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="850" height="319" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L9a2roFX24Y/YTs4khAUXMI/AAAAAAAAAIM/9CpvscXglgAxbOnWGd7yxqzMFPrT0mcHQCLcBGAsYHQ/w417-h319/Ileal-pouch-anal-anastomoses-The-choice-among-pelvic-pouches-J-pouch-or-S-pouch.png" width="417" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Benefits </b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Patients will never suffer from ulcerative colitis after a J-pouch surgical procedure. They can start leading a normal life soon after the procedure is completed and after they have recovered from surgery. Bowel movements may be more than when the colon was intact but patients will not have adverse symptoms like bleeding or <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/2020/10/things-to-know-about-stoma.html" target="_blank">cramping</a>. After patients recover from the surgical procedure, they can enjoy a normal diet and enjoy all types of food without restrictions. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Patients who undergo colon surgery after researching and understanding the procedure will find the information that helps them, their friends and, family to face the procedure with courage and enables them to look forward to enjoying a full life after the surgical procedure is completed. </span></p><br /><br /></span>Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-4412098874896736012020-10-09T11:43:00.003-07:002020-10-09T11:43:43.679-07:00Things To Know About The Stoma<p class="MsoNormal">A stoma generally refers to an opening that allows bodily
wastes to leave the body. Your surgeon will create a stoma on the digestive or
urinary tract to bypass its diseased portion.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1024" height="390" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tVyAjNyD-Yg/X4CuAeh6CfI/AAAAAAAAAEc/yidWUw2E81MRv2KJkKc8lP24lCtNuOaTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w489-h390/Ileostomy_2017-02-20_5349.jpg" width="489" /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Why does a stoma become necessary?</b></span>
</p><p class="MsoNormal">There are several reasons why you may need a stoma. Some of
those reasons include the following.</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Bladder
cancer</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Bowel
cancer</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Crohn’s
disease</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Inflammatory
bowel disease</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Diverticulitis</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Ulcerative
colitis</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Obstruction</li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Depending on the severity or type of the underlying reason,
a stoma can be permanent or temporary.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What are the types of stoma?</b></span></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6vJEjMqbQ5k/X4Cu1BOOv4I/AAAAAAAAAEs/tUK5spXOWM44HbmnvCyCTUMTnx5iYFkpACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/3%2BTypes%2Bof%2BOstomies%2Bwith%2BLabels%2BBlk_500x332.jpg" /></div><p class="MsoNormal">Based on their location, there are three types of stoma:
colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy. No matter what the type of stoma is, you
are going to have to wear a stoma bag to manage waste evacuations. A stoma
doesn’t have any sphincters, meaning that waste materials would pass out of it
unexpectedly. An ostomy bag worn over the stoma allows you to remain calm and
relaxed until the bag is full. You will need to empty or change the bag when
necessary.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now, let’s discuss the types of the stoma.</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">The
first and most common type of stoma is the colostomy. This <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/">ostomy</a> has a
stoma on the colon, meaning that waste materials will pass out of the
stoma without proceeding to the rest of the colon. The surgeon will give
you a colostomy if a part of your colon is too diseased to function.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">The
second type of stoma is ileostomy, which involves bypassing the entire
colon. The surgeon creates a stoma on the small intestine after removing
or resting the colon.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">A
stoma created to reroute the flow of urine towards an opening in the
abdomen is known as a urostomy. This stoma connects ureters to the outside
of the body. This diversion uses a piece of the small intestine, also
known as an ileal conduit, as a channel to transport urine from ureters to
the opening in the abdomen.</li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Preparing for stoma surgery</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Before surgery, you will have a meeting or two with a
colorectal surgeon and ostomy care nurse. During this preoperative assessment
appointment, the surgeon will tell you everything related to surgery and about
post-surgery life. The nurse will show you samples of ostomy bags.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">During this meeting, you should ask anything that confuses
you. You may want to prepare a list of questions that you would ask your surgeon.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stoma care support</b></span></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="314" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mipHrOL-u0E/X4CvFMEwB8I/AAAAAAAAAE0/M92sOfq7vT0vZNt_9J51YWXL82g1hcicQCLcBGAsYHQ/w472-h314/SOINS-DES-STOMIES.jpg" width="472" /></div><p class="MsoNormal">You will not feel and remember anything that happened during
surgery, as you will be under the influence of general anesthesia.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After surgery, you will need to stay in the hospital for
3-10 days. It is the postoperative critical recovery phase during which your
doctor and surgical staff will monitor your ostomy. If the recovery process
goes well, you will be allowed to go back home.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The overall recovery after surgery will take 6-8 weeks.
During this period, you will need to make sure to follow every restriction
related to your diet and physical movement. Generally, your doctor will ask you
to take soft foods until your body recovers. You will not be able to lift heavy
objects during this time. You can introduce your favorite foods back into your
diet and return to your fitness training regimen once your body recovers.</p>
Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-77811746275745596722020-02-25T11:39:00.001-08:002020-02-25T11:40:12.131-08:00Living in a New Way<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 12pt 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN">Life is never quite so easy when you have to live in a different sort of way. And all things considered, that could be a slew of different reasons, such as living in a more poverty stricken area, having less income, having a disability, or even having some sort of calamity strike your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">So imagine your life as it is right now. Imagine what all you’ve got among your family, your friend sphere, the pets you love, the things you enjoy doing. No matter how bad off you feel your life is, someone absolutely has it worse. So it’s worth rethinking what you’re sad about or upset about in your life, because it could always be worse than it currently is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">And that’s the beauty of looking at life from a positive perspective. When you realize what all you’ve got going for yourself, it’s truly hard to be upset with the little things that seem annoying. Or instead of asking “Why me?”, ask “What will tomorrow bring?” It’s amazing how such a small shift in thinking can truly alter the way you view things in your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">And that’s why it is absolutely so important to keep in mind how anything “bad” can strike any day of the week. Any day of your life, things could go south. You may have to have some sort of emergency procedure, like an ostomy, where everything suddenly changes and you’ve got to rethink how you do basic human functions, like go to the bathroom or even shower. <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/2020/02/odor-reducing-solutions-for-your-ostomy.html" target="_blank">Changing out ostomy supplies</a> is more time consuming than you would imagine (though truthfully it’s not that bad once you’ve got the hang of it).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">Nonetheless, cleaning your <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ostomy supplies</a> takes a little learning, so it’s important to key on your tactics and your time management to allow for a comfortable fitting pouching system and ensuring that everything is sealed skin tight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">So instead of bemoaning your life and what’s currently going awry, think about what all you’ve got. Even if what you have isn’t much, that sort of mentality is literally what brings success to so many professionals, because they’re always extremely focused on what’s next, what they can acquire next. And once you’ve learned to see the world this way, you’ll never go back to your old ways of worrying and complaining about the minutiae. A perspective shift can do your world <i>wonders</i>, honestly. But it’s up to you to change it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-20064477834555195992020-02-05T05:27:00.000-08:002020-02-05T05:27:26.291-08:00Emergency Preparedness Guide for Ostomates<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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You may already be familiar with the concept of emergency
preparedness. And if you live in an area which is prone to any particular type
of emergency, you may already have done something for you and your family to
deal with that emergency condition. The immediate aftermath of an emergency can
created a situation which might include disruption in electricity, water, and
shipping. It means that you might have to live without certain things you
depend upon in your daily life. That is the reason that you need to have an
emergency preparedness solution comprising of flashlight, water storage, and
power generation solutions. But what if you have a medical condition; such as
an ostomy? This condition is a whole new reason why you need to be prepared for
any emergency situation.</div>
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The emergency preparedness requirements for ostomates are
all about gathering all of the important supplies that can provide a backup for
a minimum number of days until the emergency situation is over. You cannot
really go out during an emergency situation to get your supplies. You cannot
wait for your shipments to arrive because shipping services do not enter into
the areas that are hit by weather and several other types of emergencies. That
is why you need to have everything you require to <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/2020/02/odor-reducing-solutions-for-your-ostomy.html" target="_blank">take care of your ostomy</a>
during an emergency situation.</div>
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So the question here is; how much is the minimum amount of
supplies that you need to have in your ostomy emergency kit? Well, it is
certainly a good idea to have at least 3 weeks’ worth of supplies in that kit.
And you need to maintain this kit especially when you need these items to be
shipped to you. You need to have a preemptive approach if you are living in
east or west coast because it normally takes 7 business days for your items to
be shipped to you. So 3 weeks is certainly not a lot of time.</div>
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<b>Emergency ostomy supplies</b></div>
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<li>Since you will be in the need of
quicker solutions, you need to have cut-to-fit ostomy bags to meet your needs
for 3 weeks.</li>
<li>A stoma opening hole cutter or
scissors</li>
<li>Waterproof plastic bin to hold all
of your supplies comfortably</li>
<li>Water for cleaning</li>
<li>Skin cleanser; make sure that it
doesn’t include added oils or fragrance</li>
<li>Ostomy pouch liners</li>
<li>Ostomy disposal bags</li>
<li>Adhesive remover solutions</li>
<li>Skin prep wipes</li>
<li>Exam gloves</li>
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Remember, your preparedness is not all about maintaining the
supplies. Rather, you will need to be ready to handle the emergency. You should
have written documentation of your medical condition. You can refer to this
information to treat yourself because any emergency preparedness involves
preparation for the scenario in which the networks are down and you do not have
access to medical specialists.</div>
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It is pretty normal to be concerned about the odor when you
have an <a href="https://www.ostomy.org/what-is-an-ostomy/" target="_blank">ostomy</a> to take care of; not because an ostomy odor is a real problem,
but due to the fact that it has to deal with the excretion of your bodily
wastes without you knowing about it. The pouching system is there to collect
the wastes. And there is no reason for an odor emitting from you when that
pouching system is properly attached to your body.</div>
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Remember, your ostomy is not something to be ashamed of. It
is actually a life-saving procedure which is meant to help you to be healthy
and active again. As far as the odor is concerned, there are very rare chances
for the other people to feel a smell coming out of the area where you have kept
the pouch unless you are handling the pouching system in the wrong way which might cause <a href="http://www.blackdogsailing.com/2017/03/19/how-to-prevent-ostomy-leakage/" target="_blank">the leakage</a> of stomal output and moisture. But if
you are still concerned about the smell even after taking care of everything in
the right manner, there are odor reducing methods that can surely help you
avoid getting overly self-conscious.</div>
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There are certain odor eliminator products that you can use.</div>
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<b>Different ways to control ostomy pouch odor</b></div>
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<b><i>M9 Odor Eliminator Drops</i></b></div>
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You can add a few, 10 – 12, drops of m9 drops into the fresh
pouch before putting it on. Using this odor eliminator is actually a preemptive
action that you do in order reduce the odor before even it is generated. You
can use these drops with both colostomy and ileostomy. You can use these drops
whether you are wearing a one-piece ostomy bag or a two-piece ostomy pouch.</div>
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<b><i>M9 Odor Eliminator Spray</i></b></div>
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This odor eliminator spray works really well anytime when
you need to refresh the environment of your room. So, it is a product which you
can use not only to reduce the ostomy odor but also whenever you need to
deodorize the environment around you. The best thing about this product is that
it doesn’t come with any scent that can mask the smell. It actually kills the
odor.</div>
Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-52844673980473493492017-03-08T01:25:00.000-08:002021-03-08T01:34:53.059-08:00 Getting outside with an ostomy and being happy<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the weather starts to cool, I find that I am more likely to go outside. This used to make me a bit afraid because of new stoma. But I love this time of year more than any because it is the best time to be active outside. When you have a stoma and carry around ostomy gear, it is not super fun to hike covered in sweat. I am not the biggest fan of being super sweaty at any point in time, but add on some ostomy gear and you know that the extra sweat and weight are just not that fun. So fall is the perfect time to get outside and have fun on the trails. That is what I want to talk about today and it is how to properly prepare for a good hike or backpacking trip with an ostomy because that is something that I love to do.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-77d7f7ea-7fff-6a47-605e-b9978117d6ad"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="325" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/81Oj78eswOQ" width="456" youtube-src-id="81Oj78eswOQ"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gear is always important and being healthy and safe in 2021 in the backcountry starts with good gear. Now, this can be the right ostomy bag, but I think a backpack is also important. For me, I like to do really long day hikes instead of <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/2020/10/things-to-know-about-stoma.html" target="_blank">backpacking</a>. That is because on an average backpacking trip I usually do about 10 miles a day. But I also found out that if I simply carry a very small backpack that fits water, food, and clothes for a day that I can hike that amount of miles in one day. That leaves the other 2 days of exploring new territory. That is a concept I learned from my brother in law and we were able to explore national parks 2 to 3 times faster than the average person doing this style and that is a cool thing to learn.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jF52AqkxB8c/YEXub7ODHHI/AAAAAAAAAGg/njSTkuOXRjs5fMrBCgOsl_-rmmg69q2CACLcBGAsYHQ/s1000/no-more-rash-web-version.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="1000" height="397" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jF52AqkxB8c/YEXub7ODHHI/AAAAAAAAAGg/njSTkuOXRjs5fMrBCgOsl_-rmmg69q2CACLcBGAsYHQ/w450-h397/no-more-rash-web-version.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Since I have a stoma, I do have to take a few extra things. My pack needed to be just a little bigger. That is because I like to take emergency gear along with me. When hiking mountains or just woods you can slip, fall and puncture yourself or your gear. When you have an ostomy bag that can be a gross and frustrating experience. So be prepared for the worst. I don't go overboard, but know that If something happens I have extra gear and cleaning supplies to make it. It is totally fine to carry that extra gear to me. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/---_uXVWhRkQ/YEXuhCLnPJI/AAAAAAAAAGk/8887VhqiuG04PnxavUNU8uMiYlygBgb2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/stephanie-hughes-ostomy-gas1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="367" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/---_uXVWhRkQ/YEXuhCLnPJI/AAAAAAAAAGk/8887VhqiuG04PnxavUNU8uMiYlygBgb2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w489-h367/stephanie-hughes-ostomy-gas1.jpg" width="489" /></a></div><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I think that you should get a great backpack for the task. I like to use a medium size backpack that is super comfortable for my body. I use a chest strap to help divert the weight a little from my shoulders. But if you are able to with your stoma then getting a hip belt can be really useful. That is not necessary though, transferring weight to your hips is more important for backpacking and not just a day hike. So if you cant use a waist belt that is ok. Get a backpack that has comfortable shoulder straps and a chest buckle. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Waterproofing is also important. I like to waterproof my ostomy spare gear. This can be done super lightweight which is also important to me. I like to use double zip lock bags. This is a good tip and trick to stay lightweight and dry. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130842579052260294.post-88039177626184447092016-02-01T05:20:00.001-08:002021-11-18T06:15:36.562-08:00Peristomal Skin Issues <p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">For those with an ostomy, usually they have a decent experience with it, but sometimes, there are problems with the peristomal skin, and here, we’ll go over the different issues, and what you can do to take care of this. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-1627007d-7fff-9ef4-8082-8af3fef6b92c"><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="color: #2f5496; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Why care about Hygienic Peristomal Skin </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After an ostomy, you will learn the <a href="https://helpingostomates.blogspot.com/2021/10/tips-that-will-help-you-live-with.html" target="_blank">ostomy pouch</a> and how to change it. At the same time, you’ll learn about the proper skin care. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Why is it so important though? That’s because the irritation of this is more than just uncomfortable and may hurt, it actually can lead to damage and infection, and it can make it harder for the pouch to attach, especially with moist and raw skin. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The best way to avoid this is to practice good hygiene, using ostomy products that fit you. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Da2cstqRnyw" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="color: #2f5496; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Heal skin when there are Problems </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Usually, to heal those areas, you will first want to talk to your doctor, and they can examine the area. If they notice any of these issues, they’ll give you a proper regimen on how to change it. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Usually, the most common skin issues are based on how they look. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If your stoma feels hot and wet, not moist, that’s a problem. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If it looks red, weepy, or a lighter pink or deep red, that also may be a problem. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If it becomes sore and itchy, that’s also a sign of a skin problem too in someone who has a peristomal skin problem. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 2pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="color: #2f5496; font-size: 13pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Common reasons for Skin Conditions </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The most common one is usually ostomy leakage, which is where the urine and stool get underneath your skin barrier, and touches the healthy skin beneath it, and that can break down the skin and irritate it. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is usually because your ostomy skin barrier isn’t correct, and if you’re using the wrong one, especially if you have recessed or prolapsed skin, you may need a specific barrier. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5ToqFugURTOmR7pRnzwMtZZ95T9Mnv4hQBsj5IpjoTSCmIM0xF_EgZB-XxiTPYLpoO1N_YVwIOgYvwXmdulaGy_2CXkf4P_HfLpr3Z1ILIyTXdPI3IJlBGp0qgz2BTczZF_EhRMj0VAOOKekBgQ7ydXU4ZCi5G2A3D9-edtWQ2Ml-NXgwFeL-uBzeOA=s269" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="269" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5ToqFugURTOmR7pRnzwMtZZ95T9Mnv4hQBsj5IpjoTSCmIM0xF_EgZB-XxiTPYLpoO1N_YVwIOgYvwXmdulaGy_2CXkf4P_HfLpr3Z1ILIyTXdPI3IJlBGp0qgz2BTczZF_EhRMj0VAOOKekBgQ7ydXU4ZCi5G2A3D9-edtWQ2Ml-NXgwFeL-uBzeOA=w384-h371" width="384" /></a></div><br /><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another reason is skin allergies, or there is a sensitivity to something in the product, usually adhesives but also sometimes the barrier or bag that you’re using. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sometimes, the skin problem might be due to the adhesives. Similar to skin that’s sensitive, you may be stripping the skin because of the adhesives, either because it’s a reaction, or because you’re removing these way too fast. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skin barrier changes usually cause this. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">On the flip side, too much pressure around the stoma also may cause irritation. This is usually due to the ostomy bag that’s not being supported. It can happen due to an ostomy belt being too tight or wearing restrictive clothing. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRr5Njht86niB70Gunqkx8jcygbykBmz9IOb96vhEhzj_qU8dLUPPCd84MmJ0ZWhZe0ZMWQZM2BrwOKN7kAq9vZZVLEecWzeI1gAqg4oLimRWVdefiMUSo7p7xxzQqXUr8hoC3xj-VeBOAG6hl4IA9g6yZKtLlKv4oRPnNWX8oU9jF9uzgyZOvj1N29g=s325" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="325" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRr5Njht86niB70Gunqkx8jcygbykBmz9IOb96vhEhzj_qU8dLUPPCd84MmJ0ZWhZe0ZMWQZM2BrwOKN7kAq9vZZVLEecWzeI1gAqg4oLimRWVdefiMUSo7p7xxzQqXUr8hoC3xj-VeBOAG6hl4IA9g6yZKtLlKv4oRPnNWX8oU9jF9uzgyZOvj1N29g=w469-h312" width="469" /></a></div><br /><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And finally, a common reason is you’re not cleaning it correctly. You should be cleaning it on the regular. If you’re not doing that, it causes rashes, redness, or even reinfection of the area as time goes on. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you clean it too much, or use anything with oils, scents, or any sort of perfumes around there, this also is cause for skin irritation of the peristomal skin barriers as well. </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you notice this is happening, you will want to make sure that you talk to a doctor or professional to help with this, giving you the best solution, medications, and the like to help with this. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another good thing, is to practice the correct hygiene, cleaning the area that’s around there on the regular, taking care of it. You definitely will want to talk to your doctor or nurse for advice .</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">You also may want to try showering without the pouch on, to help to clean off the skin. However, this can impact the output too. </span></p><div><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Edmundo Anglinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090453161163140399noreply@blogger.com0