Ostomy & J-Pouch Support Group

Is there a possibility of starting a Jpouch group for Crohns/UC? Some of the things we eat, our treatments, our pouch storage, testing, etc, are...

I have had a jpouch since 1996, basically in remission since. I have had a couple hiccups - bartholyn cyst, recto-vaginal fistula but no hospitalizations...

I received a text today from the nurse who did my home health care She was at a coloplast workshop and told me not to...

Hi all, with a diagnosis of aggressive ulcerative colitis, I had a colectomy and an ileoanal anastomosis surgery (j-pouch) in 1983. Over the years I...

I had a total Colectomy with an Ileal anal J pouch back in 1990 and have dealt with it all these years. But now having...

My J Pouch is laying horizontal which causes tie ups, which I have been having for years. My original surgeon never saw a problem on...

I've had a J-Pouch since 2004. Recently found out that the most recent polyps biopsied tested positive for adenomatous. My father passed away from FAP...

I use a Hollister 82711 pouch, a Coloplast Barrier Ring and Coloplast Barrier Skin Spray. I started to have problems with leakage at the bottom...

During the past several months I've had an indwelling Foley catheter and leg bag....Apparently external stoma pouches have to be frequently drained, every 2-4 hours...

I have ileostomy and use Convetec Natura, which I really like, no issues at all. I recently saw an add for a pouch liner, described...

Hi Everone! I’ve had a Kock Pouch for 47 years and am now pre-diabetic. Anyone tips on lowering A1c? AI is giving conflicting answers on...

Has anyone using ostomy pouches experienced rashes and itching? If so, any suggestions? Allergy pill seems to help except for the redness.

I have been using Origins Checks and Balances. It is intended to be a face wash. It is easy to rinse off and leaves the...

Have J-pouch and now with pouchitis. Finished chemo for lymphoma last summer. What is your experience with entyvio?

I changed my pouch today. I think the wafer is covering the base of my stoma. Will this be a problem?

Does anyone else have problems with it leaking/failing after sex? I empty right before and fold it up into Coloplast pouch during but usually within...

I use Hollister urostomy pouch 8414 and for overnight I use Bard Urinary Drainage Bag. My supplier Edgepark informs me that the Urostomy drain tube...

What is normal output from an ileostomy? I need to empty my pouch 6-8 times a day. In addition, I need to open an Ez-vent...

I went swimming in a chlorinated pool for the first time. The next day saw my protective seal was melted in my pouch. Has anyone...

I have had an Ostomy for 26 years.Recently I have had to get up 2-3 times at night to empty my pouch. Any suggestions on...