Ostomy & J-Pouch Support Group

After an illosomy last Jan, I spent over a year struggling to eliminate leaks. My home nurse and several pouch manufactures tried to make useful...

After surgery in August for hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse I was left with fecal incontinence. Soon after going home from the hospital I noticed fecal...

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

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...

For years I have been using the Hollister 14903 barrier and pouch system for my colostomy. With my last shipment they changed the design but...

Hello, I have problems with pouchitis. I had my stoma closed in August last year. Since then, the inflammation of the pouch has not subsided....

My doctor scoped me this week and said I was ready to reconnect after almost two years since my colon was removed because of colitis/crohns....

Forty three years ago I had radiation following a complete hysterectomy. Then, 18 years ago I had my colon removed and added J-Pouch. Have had...

How to stay warm with an Ileostomy. My Stoma is about 1/2" too low which causes me to wear suspenders. The suspenders are uncomfortable across...

I have been dealing with night time incontinence for the past 2 years, it started randomly. It is only while asleep, I tend to get...