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Has anyone developed proctitis after a diverting ileostomy?

Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Jun 5 9:30pm | Replies (26)
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It sure is. He is wonderful.
We do not have a plan but we are talking about me learning how to do it. I have watched him enough to know how but I’m afraid I won’t be able to see the stoma well enough to get the barrier on properly.
I believe I have to be laying flat right?

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Susan F, Volunteer Mentor | @susanf8 | Jun 4 9:50am

@pidge32 I always do my changes standing up and have a hand mirror on the counter so I can see my belly. My supplies are prepared and laying on the counter within easy reach.

I've never changed it laying down, that seems extremely awkward to me. The WOCNs have me recline in an exam chair because that makes sense for that setting.

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