Wheel, Stomach acids in the upper intestine have not been neutralized. The acid burns the skin and exposes the inner layers to some very nasty bacteria living in the intestinal track. The resulting infection can become life threatening. To anyone out there wearing a colostomy bag, if it leaks or breaks get help ASAP. Stuntman
> In this case, we were. Had to take a person who C-bag broke while he was in > his hotel bed and covered his stomach and side area, including the bed sheets. > He was afraid to say anything until the next morning when he was cleaned up > by one of the aides wearing gloves. He developed a NASTY RASH on his stomach > and side that required a trip to the ER. > See ya learn everyday..... something new. > W > > In a message dated 11/10/04 4:29:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > << Hi Wheels, > > And I'm sure you are wiser for the effort! Welcome back. > > With Love, > > CtrlAltDel aka Dave >> > > > -- It's not the fall that hurts. Home page http://tnthompson0.tripod.com/homeincyberspace/ Graphics portfolio http://tnthompson1.tripod.com/index.htm Domain space http://nw-in.com/index.html

