Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
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Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
I know this may sound dumb but is there a calendar someone may have put out to mark change days? I'm gonna be retired soon and it won't be necessary to change as often but it will be rotating days.
We get old and can't remember. I'm there. I change now on Sunday and Thursday which is easy to remember. But I really don't have to change that often once not working. Maybe every six days and that would rotate my days.
Now I know I can use a regular calendar. But having one in my small bathroom wouldn't work. Need like a flip one with date and days. Heck I'm giving myself ideas.
Anyone else?
Richard.
We get old and can't remember. I'm there. I change now on Sunday and Thursday which is easy to remember. But I really don't have to change that often once not working. Maybe every six days and that would rotate my days.
Now I know I can use a regular calendar. But having one in my small bathroom wouldn't work. Need like a flip one with date and days. Heck I'm giving myself ideas.
Anyone else?
Richard.
Last edited by Mysticobra on 2019-01-03 22:27:21, edited 1 time in total.
Re: On - serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
How about just write the date on the pouch when you put it on, or put the change date on it.
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Re: On - serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
Great idea, Jimbob. It might even provide a security measure for those of us who may be facing difficulties with electrolyte imbalance & the resultant inability to think clearly. And a directive for the staff if we must be admitted.
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Re: On - serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
Just old age and forget. Not even that old my self. I take a few days off and forget what day I'm I already. Really no need to remember I guess.To Dream a Dream wrote: ↑2019-01-03 18:03:53 Great idea, Jimbob. It might even provide a security measure for those of us who may be facing difficulties with electrolyte imbalance & the resultant inability to think clearly. And a directive for the staff if we must be admitted.
I like writing on the bag idea. I really do.
Sorry about the title on the forum.
Meant to say.
Not a serious question.
I wish someone could correct that. I'll see if I can.
Richard.
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Re: On - serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
I think that really answers my question. Thanks. It's something I see a whole lot. And would be unmistakable. Great idea. Thank you.Mysticobra wrote: ↑2019-01-03 22:26:36Just old age and forget. Not even that old my self. I take a few days off and forget what day I'm I already. Really no need to remember I guess.To Dream a Dream wrote: ↑2019-01-03 18:03:53 Great idea, Jimbob. It might even provide a security measure for those of us who may be facing difficulties with electrolyte imbalance & the resultant inability to think clearly. And a directive for the staff if we must be admitted.
I like writing on the bag idea. I really do.
Sorry about the title on the forum.
Meant to say.
Not a serious question.
I wish someone could correct that. I'll see if I can.
Richard.
(I'll forget to look at a calendar lol.)
Re: Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
Misticobra: Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. I hope to also retire near the end of the year. Do you have any suggestions or tips for working Ostomates to deal with managing ostomy care in a semi-public environment?
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Re: Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
I work around maybe 18 people. They all know I have it. Too old to be embarrassed by it.
I don't work in the public environment. Such as a store or anything.
I have worked on a freight dock for 32 years. Kinda melted right I to it afterwards.
I have only had it for 3 years 2 months. But I have never had one problem at work.
Not a leak. Blowout. Nothin.
I really don't know what you mean by managing it.
I just simply wear it and work. Lol.
If you want to elaborate on managing and be more specific I'd be more than happy to help.
Richard.
P. S.
Not trying to be a smart a** by saying I simply wear it and work.
I'm just fortunate to be able to do so as I know some have more deeper problems.
Being confident and accepting of it is the most important thing. Can't let it bother you if it has given your health back. And it has done that for me.
And thank you for the congrats. I'm looking forward to it.
In fact I've semi retired myself. Lol. If I don't want to go in I don't.
My retirement date is specific. 25th of January. I feel retired already and I like it.
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Re: Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
I change every 6 days. To help me remember I set up a repeating event on Google calendar and let it send me notes about when to change.
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Re: Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
I've written on bags, cloth part. its surprising how it wears off though. I can't remember change dates either and I'm 7yrs from some sorta retirement.
but I change based on either stink or flange condition, I push change times to their max to save costs.
but I change based on either stink or flange condition, I push change times to their max to save costs.
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Re: Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
I like a paper calendar more than writing on my bag. Little calendars are at office supply and you can just circle the date. Or print one out from online... ie: https://a-printable-calendar.com/yearly-calendar-2019/
Re: Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
I just make a note on a piece of paper I keep with my supplies. If I can remember the date, I use that, otherwise just the day of the week.
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Re: Not a serious question. Ostomy Calendar.
What is you cannot remember the day of the week???
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I remember now. But I've only been retired a week and a half!
I will probably just stick to my schedule. I was gonna rotate the days but why should I change something that works? (I think that to myself)
Nope. Haven't forgotten the day yet. I have while working cause the days go by so fast sometimes.
Richard.
I will probably just stick to my schedule. I was gonna rotate the days but why should I change something that works? (I think that to myself)
Nope. Haven't forgotten the day yet. I have while working cause the days go by so fast sometimes.
Richard.