tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43965417164529793182024-03-05T15:10:45.214-08:00The Mindful OstomyOstomy care TipsRuth Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778574944534013343noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396541716452979318.post-43938698645246768222017-10-04T00:41:00.002-07:002020-07-29T14:16:39.851-07:00Can you Run with an Ostomy?<p class="normal">When you find out that an ostomy is going to be
in your future and surgery is scheduled or it just happened lots of questions
come to mind. We all feel the same fear and worry and strait up shame. That may be something that is more prone to
my generation, but shame is the first thing we feel and then fear comes from
it. But one thing to know is that it's
ok to feel that way, but that it also lessons as your experience with your
ostomy grows. Most people are able to do the exact same things they did before
they had an <a href="https://ostomyguide.blogspot.com/">ostomy</a> and without much difficulty.
The great <a href="https://laletranostra.blogspot.com">ostomy supplies</a> that are being produced allow people to get as
active as they want for the most part and running is still possible!</p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O5RbI8ziERE" width="320" youtube-src-id="O5RbI8ziERE"></iframe></div><p></p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">There are some people with an ostomy that have
even done an Iron Man competition! That is a wild accomplishment for any human
being on earth and yet to do it with an ostomy is incredible. So that is a
quick answer and yes you can run with an ostomy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now if for some reason your doctor tells you
specifically not to do it then I wouldn't do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not everyone is the same and we all have
different reasons and capabilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But
in general most things can be done with the right ostomy supplies and the gear
that exists is really cool. </span></p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YGfSxKisldXI5_XyJZ8wqtap0t3X4D1EhZbI7VDQ_HmAL9GutG6n6nRRDlZyRId4PshIp9uvr068rTQYiQKxrxsHqczOd5p0mxI8yDLHCrW97A_yavufpUFX8LutRJjf3eL8PwhDj9-c/s672/ost_3-672x472.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="672" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YGfSxKisldXI5_XyJZ8wqtap0t3X4D1EhZbI7VDQ_HmAL9GutG6n6nRRDlZyRId4PshIp9uvr068rTQYiQKxrxsHqczOd5p0mxI8yDLHCrW97A_yavufpUFX8LutRJjf3eL8PwhDj9-c/w400-h281/ost_3-672x472.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">I was told to use some bags that had tabs on them
to get an elastic belt through it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
thought that would be uncomfortable and would be a big issue with me
personally, but I ended up trying it. I tried it and picked up a belt from my
local pharmacy and it worked really well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I ended up being able to run without all the movement that would have
happened before and also having a good pair of running shorts also helped out a
bunch. </span></p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTB-DT_LWu4qlQO6gHEI1tSjwTi7-sc0QtaY17lTfZdUPUb3XKvnwITdCe3ETZ5IAv51PPWgt7uRHamw2xqiPu59p0v0ywB-acUTou71SB-Vd5UwlY3FTibcUUiAeJzvln2QzTVfJ2QDff/s400/Application+of+two-piece+pouching+system.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTB-DT_LWu4qlQO6gHEI1tSjwTi7-sc0QtaY17lTfZdUPUb3XKvnwITdCe3ETZ5IAv51PPWgt7uRHamw2xqiPu59p0v0ywB-acUTou71SB-Vd5UwlY3FTibcUUiAeJzvln2QzTVfJ2QDff/w400-h268/Application+of+two-piece+pouching+system.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="normal"><span lang="EN">Now if you just had surgery I am sure you were
told to take it easy, but even if its a year later and you want to get back
into running there are a few things to keep in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are more prone to a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernia">hernia</a> now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So don't jump back in full force.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like to tell people to start way slower
than they would think they need to just to be safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also some good apps that help start
slow when getting back into jogging. Just ask your healthcare provider first
and get back into being the you, you want to be! </span></p><br />Ruth Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778574944534013343noreply@blogger.com1Durham, NC, USA35.9940329 -78.8986197.6837990638211551 -114.054869 64.304266736178846 -43.742369tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396541716452979318.post-48480145401545945502016-10-04T03:42:00.001-07:002020-07-29T13:50:50.976-07:00Having Enough Ostomy Bags<p class="normal">I am always a little intrigued when times
change. Usually, I am not a big fan of
change especially when it comes to my health and the ability to stay
healthy. This year was a big change for
the majority of the world and the economic changes have rocked how we all
live. We are now for the first time in
the United States seeing supply chains break and shortages happening for the
first time in my lifetime. I have seen ostomy supplies become scarce in some
locations and that means that those individuals who didn't have enough stock to
last, ended up reusing old gear and it was scary.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-C7K3i5Ea7s" width="320" youtube-src-id="-C7K3i5Ea7s"></iframe></div><p></p>
<p class="normal">This is why I think you should have some extra
stock, stashed away for a bad time. We
have seen the majority of our gear actually comes from China. I don't find China to be a problem nor do I
have an issue with my gear not being made in America, but when it is not
available, to me that is a problem. So I
think that in order to make sure you are safe that you need to have more on
hand than normal. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15Y3BuVqUzLHLVy39FjHVF_0V0sCpmtsp9X6v0S8Ifkz44o1KGswjqPKh-PjHzk5rSM4ydmaaa7UTEmD8A3j3cxaZojceAGQtOCqQqI-lIchV_xQc2Mi2imVgNIrfnY81nAQbyx0PYvTm/s1030/Ostomy-pouch-photo_web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="1030" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15Y3BuVqUzLHLVy39FjHVF_0V0sCpmtsp9X6v0S8Ifkz44o1KGswjqPKh-PjHzk5rSM4ydmaaa7UTEmD8A3j3cxaZojceAGQtOCqQqI-lIchV_xQc2Mi2imVgNIrfnY81nAQbyx0PYvTm/s320/Ostomy-pouch-photo_web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="normal"> We have seen entire
cities shut down and parts of United States Cities succeed from rule of
law. People died from this and countless
atrocities took place. This meant that
the local stores where you could walk and get your <a href="https://laletranostra.blogspot.com/">ostomy supplies</a> from were
burned down. No one was shipping and
people were stuck between a rock and a hard place. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOmdigQBXsci6w1PXB5Hpr-1MKq9l2ffpitzYgF95MH6XOsZzty1cUyqayRUbJTsqsSCm30ZbCWIWeKXQeThchEM6pddatb8wt7NuvAnbPuAFWbXmgj-R_cehhTuJdhsuqopCyQnnWahE/s400/Application+of+two-piece+pouching+system.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="267" data-original-width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOmdigQBXsci6w1PXB5Hpr-1MKq9l2ffpitzYgF95MH6XOsZzty1cUyqayRUbJTsqsSCm30ZbCWIWeKXQeThchEM6pddatb8wt7NuvAnbPuAFWbXmgj-R_cehhTuJdhsuqopCyQnnWahE/s320/Application+of+two-piece+pouching+system.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="normal">So what do I suggest, well I think that since
round two of the pandemic is here its time to stock up again. Seeing cities shutdown and supply chains stop
to some areas, means that it could happen anywhere and it is better to be safe
than sorry. Now I don't think everyone
should go out and buy an extra month supplies of everything right now. That would actually shut the system down. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRAe32ORXIWwHZcNqHDzI_q8Wmn4a2XpFxeyNukJONAX3vNTRA7_MpTYzcuZvfMro1MPtrxKOLqliJ9M-wvLvojHvnLJMVkEZd5M3fg_m48KelINvE0uxa6wS3Fo7nZNfyPwxDIiTDVP3/s1024/Nu-Comfort-belt-with-clear-Hollister-pouch-1024x708.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1024" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRAe32ORXIWwHZcNqHDzI_q8Wmn4a2XpFxeyNukJONAX3vNTRA7_MpTYzcuZvfMro1MPtrxKOLqliJ9M-wvLvojHvnLJMVkEZd5M3fg_m48KelINvE0uxa6wS3Fo7nZNfyPwxDIiTDVP3/w400-h276/Nu-Comfort-belt-with-clear-Hollister-pouch-1024x708.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p class="normal">We
live in a just in time society, but every shipment get a little extra in and
store up the gear you need and the sanitary things to be safe. It does matter
and if you are able to help others that are close to you if this happens in
your area then now you will have the ability to help. I find that, being prepared is not selfish,
especially when you can help others who didn't or were unable to do so
themselves.</p>Ruth Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778574944534013343noreply@blogger.com0Durham, NC, USA35.9940329 -78.8986197.6837990638211551 -114.054869 64.304266736178846 -43.742369tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396541716452979318.post-36063035964516531302016-07-03T05:24:00.002-07:002020-07-30T13:46:18.032-07:00Pediatric Ileostomy for Intestinal Transplant Patients<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Pediatric Ileostomy</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">An ileostomy
is a surgical process to create an artificial opening on the outside of the
abdomen for the discharge of the waste of a human body. A human digestive
system consists of teeth, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bowel, and
excretion. However, the third part of the small intestine is ileum which is
connected to the large intestine. It attaches to the first portion of the
colon. When there is an injury, blockage, damage, or malfunction in the ileum,
doctors have to perform ileostomy surgery. In this incision, they bring a half
a portion of the ileum to the outside of the belly wall, and create a small
hole for the excretion, called a stoma. The stoma has covered with a bag or
pouch. It collects all the solid or liquid waste of the body. Moreover, it
controls bad odor, leakage, and gas of a patient.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cK5YxQFFlZE" width="320" youtube-src-id="cK5YxQFFlZE"></iframe></div><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Moreover,
this surgery has also performed in children. When their large intestine cannot
perform their function or they have an injured or damaged ileum by birth, then
they need ileostomy operation, called Pediatric Ileostomy. For kids, parents
have to be more vigilant and sensitive. In a few cases, the large bowel fully
removed; therefore, the natural process of pooping gets disturbed. Thus, ask
the nurse or doctor about full details and care guidelines for your kids.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">However, in
a few cases, an ileostomy is temporary. When there is an intestinal transplant,
then the ileostomy surgery is temporary. It allows the intestine to take rest
and heal for a few weeks or months. In such cases, the doctors create stoma on
the outside of the abdomen for a few times. After the healing of the intestinal
transplant, surgeons close the artificial opening and the child is back to the
natural path of excretion.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQlKYVEJZLfScI00RNg_Y_QvT1i5BKpoh1HuEQwkgJXfEXl80Mj1gIyBsouzBF59AqEiZr20eEBi1LDkfIIoqlsfelZUrgERym0WRKDyQa-Lz_3857kKz7vaGXmIN1q3crCSos80gV9Om/s850/Steps-of-FUN-procedure-a-Create-ostomy-of-small-or-large-bowel-b-The-ostomy-may-be.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="850" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgQlKYVEJZLfScI00RNg_Y_QvT1i5BKpoh1HuEQwkgJXfEXl80Mj1gIyBsouzBF59AqEiZr20eEBi1LDkfIIoqlsfelZUrgERym0WRKDyQa-Lz_3857kKz7vaGXmIN1q3crCSos80gV9Om/w400-h310/Steps-of-FUN-procedure-a-Create-ostomy-of-small-or-large-bowel-b-The-ostomy-may-be.png" width="400" /></a></div><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">When it
comes to the stoma, it has several shapes and sizes. It depends on the severity
of the disease and the type of ostomy. However, the color of the hole is deep
red or pink. Sometimes, it bleeds for a few days after the surgery. But in the
cases of the unhealthy stoma, it may bleed for a few months. Therefore, as a
parent, you have to take care of the stoma of your child. You should clean and
wash the peristomal skin. Otherwise, it will start itching, bleeding, and show
redness. The unhealthy or unwashed stoma and skin around the hole generate many
skin related diseases that cause problems and pain for the kids. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">In a few
worst cases, the stoma starts changing its color or it gets swelled. This is
one of the most painful duration and conditions for the children. The stoma of
the kids’ gets changed with the fluctuation in the weight and size. When a kid
starts getting weight, the stoma will increase the size and vice versa. The
variation in the visibility (size and shape) of the artificial opening is
noticeable. Moreover, visit your child’s specialist and WOC nurse weekly. It is
necessary to discuss your child’s health changes and medical condition.
Moreover, if your kid is suffering from any other disease, then you must
consult your doctor. Especially, when your child is facing motion, diarrhea, or
vomiting. Do not put them on self-medication or personal analysis. Ask their
doctors </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">Life of a Child with an Ileostomy</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnynWhoQ8h4ew_RXa1C3qHebyq8HnlB_zehaYsp8qOUTnUN0ChdliZn0HwYuwFNVdbIGskcbGMjOinDni2siXpVmSfOXKP277RL-lmGVSRX79iNohpWgo2czjjEMy_E9mKLReYdlFNMz0H/s709/colostomy-with-mucus-fistula.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="612" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnynWhoQ8h4ew_RXa1C3qHebyq8HnlB_zehaYsp8qOUTnUN0ChdliZn0HwYuwFNVdbIGskcbGMjOinDni2siXpVmSfOXKP277RL-lmGVSRX79iNohpWgo2czjjEMy_E9mKLReYdlFNMz0H/w345-h400/colostomy-with-mucus-fistula.png" width="345" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b><p></p>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;">A child suffers a lot of pain in the initial
days of the surgery. But, as a parent, you have to be careful regarding their
diet and </span>Ruth Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778574944534013343noreply@blogger.com0