I found the biggest concern is "consistency". Too firm, it'll push the wafer right off, too loose, you'll be changing bags twice a day. My answer is *fiber gummies* (I get mine on Amazon or at Wally World), I eat two every morning and it keeps things in order, consistency-wise. The number needed completely depends on your diet and water intake.
Aaron Mann On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:30 AM Michelle Kephart <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you so much, Aaron and Greg! I think I’m going to do it. I’m > waiting right now to see if my insurance will pre-approve the procedure. > I’m nervous but also excited to not have to keep such a strict schedule. I > very much appreciate your tips and tricks! > > Michelle > > > On Wed, Feb 27, 2019 at 11:56 AM Aaron Mann <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Quad of 29 years, I've had my colostomy for 5 years now. Wish I'd done it >> sooner. >> Upsides: >> No hour(s) long bowel program >> Simple bag change in minutes anywhere, when needed >> No issues getting stool in any skin abrasions on bottom (causes major >> issues) >> Greatly reduced chance "accidents" requiring a complete change of >> clothing and shower >> It's reversible if you really don't like the life of having a colostomy >> >> Downsides: >> "Farts' are louder because it's out of your belly rather than being >> "muffled" under your rear >> Needing to "vent" air from the bag (can be difficult depending on your >> functional abilities) >> Dealing with the "colostomy bulge" in between bag replacements ( I wear >> loose clothing to help hide) >> "Blowouts" can be messy (I've found the right amount of fiber to add to >> my diet to keep consistency "just right") >> >> >> I've got a few tips and tricks to share if you go with the colostomy >> route. >> >> >> Aaron Mann >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 7:40 PM Michelle Kephart < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> I’m usually pretty quiet on this list, but I’m looking for a wide >>> variety of input about colostomies and I hope you all can help me. I’m >>> wondering if it’s the right option for me. Does anyone on here have a >>> colostomy? If so, what do you think about it? If you previously did a bowel >>> program, which would you prefer (a bowel program or a colostomy)? >>> >>> Thanks for your input! >>> >>> Michelle >>> >>>
