Face cloths

[David]

Hi, I am totally new to having an illeostomy. I have found this an extremely bumpy road to finding the correct appliances. After 1 1/2 months in both the hospital and nursing home and now home health the struggle has been unbelievable with waking up every night 4 to 5 times to keep my pouch from blowing off even when trying to eat the correct foods. Luckily, I have now found 2 great ET nurses and should
arrive at my correct appliance this weekend. I exercised 1 1/2 hours 6 days weekly and can't believe I ended up with 3 surgeries in 5 days a total of 25 hours of surgery with the surgeon informing my wife on the last surgery I may not make it through. At 74 everyone is saying my great shape got me through this ordeal. I think God did more. As a side note after waking up in fecal matter 1 to 2 times nightly and sometimes 4 to 5 appliance changes in 2 days I approached a local huge linen cleaning company and they sell approximately 350 face cloths for $7.00.
I am requesting all the info I can from UOAA and loved the video. I want to relive my new life to its fullest!

[nickolas]

Oh my goodness. So sorry for all that you have been through. I hope things get better for you. What appliance are you using? I am switching to Coloplast SenSura Mio as my favorite Hollister appliance was discontinued last year. I have found in recent months, some products have a strong hold than others. And SenSura has a nice strong hold. Call them up and request samples. That might help with the nightly blow outs

Button has an illeostomy and hopefully she can offer some advice.

\Good luck,

Nickolas