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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
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I wasn’t able to have a reversible. As far returning to a normal life, that’s possible with some lifestyle adjustments. I have found that if I eat out I will need to empty my pouch relatively soon. I carry a collapsible Platypus bottle in my fanny pack for that purpose.
On rare occasions I have had a leak so I carry a pouch etc in the fanny pack as well.
The Boy Scout motto “Be prepared” is the key.
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Haven't heard of Platypus Bottle. Will check. Emptying away from home is challenging. My output is like diarrhea all the time. Need experiences of others. My ileostomy as 3 yrs ago due to dismobility.
Thanks for sharing.
Cynthia
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Thank you what is a collapseable platypus bottle? Where would you use it? If I’m in a restaurant and need to empty it, I’m going to do it there. I have the travel bag sent to me by the 3 med supply companies and filled one to take extra supplies that I’ll take with me.
May I ask why you can’t reverse it? I’m reading about people who have had 2 or 3 ileostomies and reversals. I’m am trying to learn the pros and cons of reversal before I just tell the surgeon I want it reversed. I want to know what I could be looking at if I do reverse it.
Thank you