HACKNSACK44
Senior Member
Last Activity: Today, 12:03 AM
Joined: 5 Mar 2005
Location: Florida
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I was injured 31 years ago. I ended up getting a stage IV bedsore at the trauma center I was at. I was sent to Tampa General Hospital where they did a flap surgery on the bedsore and rehab.... -
I agree 100%! They are getting better and better. My dad knew someone who had a colostomy about 35 years ago and he said it would stink. He was pleasantly surprised how well the bags worked now....Leave a comment:
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If I ever smell anything, that means I got stool around the filter and I change it right away. This happens occasionally when rolling from side to side getting dressed. I use a one piece system no wafer needed. -
I don't know how long ago you were at Kessler but now a days colostomy bags have filters on them and I hardly ever smell anything. I'm never worried about someone smelling me....Leave a comment:
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I never said I had runny bowels. Actually my bowels have a good consistency. -
This! Is a colostomy perfect? No! But I have my life back and my bowels don't run my life anymore!...Leave a comment:
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I'm a c3c4 quad. I have someone with me 24/7. I believe it was about 3 days but everybody is different. Couple weeks for recovery. No major complications. No bowel issues. I also have a suprapubic catheter. "I have to admit that the colostomy has dramatically changed my quality of life." I...Leave a comment:
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I'm 48, been injured 31 years and have had a colostomy for 7 years. My bowel routine controlled my life for the first 24 years, now I control it. Best decision I have ever made. What questions do you have?Leave a comment:
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That is hard to say it could take a couple days....Leave a comment:
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