Who says you aren't a doctor? You're more informed than most physicians. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us! God bless!!! ❤
This is the most informative ostomy diet video I have seen. My surgeon, primary, ostomy wound care nurse did not tell me half of this information. Thank you.
True that one for sure! I hate it when the Doctors leave you in the dark about how serious your respective illness is. You want to be informed and they just don't tell you the full picture.
my partner just had an emergency surgery last week and now has a colostomy. the whole experience was terrifying for us both, but since discovering your videos I am more hopeful for the future and less afraid of going on this journey with him. thank you
This is one subject with which I have experienced a sense of denial for years. Your experiences seem to be overwhelming, yet, you present the realities in a very reasonable and (pardon me) digestible manner, and help me come to grips with my own 'switcheration'. I appreciate your intelligent forthrightness.
Absolutely brilliant video. I’ve learned more from this in the last few minutes than I have from a doctor, osteomy nurse in the last 32 years since my initial colostomy operation. Clear, precise and entertaining information; lovely lady.
Brilliant, informative video. It has filled in several gaps in my knowledge. Your delivery is very encouraging and positive. I have also had blockages and adhesions. Spot on with your comments. Thank you!
I just found you and you are spot on Amazing! Me? Permanent stoma after colon and rectum removal. Severe Colitis tore up my colon. 5 major surgeries and almost losing my life 8 times. I've had some almost 50 painful blockages with my first one being right after my GI system woke back up after my complete colon removal. None of my blockages required medical intervention thank goodness. My anus was stitched shut. My illness has torn apart my thyroid, requiring that to be removed. It has also damaged my teeth in some bad ways. These days I am staying active and am out riding my 2 nice mountain bikes and am also an avid walker. You gotta watch the hydration levels like a hawk so your kidneys do not fail like mine did. I just barely survived that kidney failure.
New to your channel... soon as you said you aren't medical you got me.. I don't trust them I trust people who have the ostomy or disease themselves far more truthful and Alistair 😊😊f
I totally understand! I feel that experience truly is the best teacher, and a lot of medical professionals use generalized information to create nutrition plans for patients with very complex dietary needs. It's always important to listen to your body...I find that my bowels know better than anyone what they can tolerate. Thanks so much for your comment!!! 💜
Thank you for an interesting and informative video it made me understand the reason why some foods are just not easy for me to handle. I think each patient should be told why things work differently after surgery, it would make life much easier. Thank you so much.
Absolutely, it is such a learning curve to develop an intuition about what foods you can tolerate. Please e patient with yourself and your bowels--it takes time. You're so welcome...please let me know if you ever have questions. I'll do my best to answer them! 😄
Stomach acid is neutralised as soon as the chyme enters the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Here, also, digestive enzymes, are poured onto the chyme. Yes, the waste burns, but this is because of the digestive enzymes.
Aha! That's what we get for listening to a non-professional! LOVE her anyway, though. And she's Very helpful. But maybe I'm looking at too much RUclips.
I’m clueless and getting an colostomy. 😢 I have diverticulitis that won’t heal because I’m immunosuppressive from my double lung transplant 12 years ago this year. I suffered bled and almost died twice by the time I got the double lung transplant. lol 😂 I thought being breathless in high altitude would be my biggest pain I suffered but…I don’t like fish except breaded…Lol this sounds hard!
I had my stoma for about 20 years I can't have no fiber at all nor fish of any fruits seeds nuts ptatoes fries rice water nothing healthy no matter how much I water I drink I get severely constipated So I just don't have any of it
Ha I have been told that if I get an ostomy I will be wishing I had done it ten years ago. Well I have had Ulcerative Colitis since 1985 and I fought it until 2008. I then got a J Pouch that was suppose to be the cat's meow. I have been fighting with pouchitis ever since. So after weeks of repeated cippro and flagyl treatments and anal issues so painful I could barely stand it, I thought I would consider getting the ostomy. Again I have heard people saying it is so good you will wish you had done it ten years ago. After studying all the things that can go wrong with the ostomy I am not so sure I am ready to make the switch. What should I do? I will probably stick with the J pouch for now since there is no going back once you make the switch. I wish I had tried one more time to keep my colon, Oh well that is history now.
the drugs cippro and flagyl are tough on the GI system. I was on those before my colon removal when I was critically ill with my Ulcerative Colitis and all those drugs did was make me lose even more control of my bowels. It was Not a pretty sight at all.
@@cockeyedoptimista did you had watery outputs frequently during the initial 4-5 weeks of ostomy? My mother had gone under ileostomy surgery and she is having watery outputs . It's been 4 weeks but still not much improvement
@@dark_lord98 I think I just accidentally deleted my previous comment while trying to answer yours! I fell asleep with my fingers on my phone! But I had a colostomy, which is different than an ileostomy. It's closer to the back end of the digestive tract, in the large intestine. The output is much more formed than the kind your mom has, from what I hear. I hope your mom is adjusting to her ileostomy now. It's not an easy thing. There are a lot of really helpful videos on RUclips. Also there are support groups. An ostomy or wound-care nurse usually has some good advice.. You are nice to help your mom, I hope you're both doing better now though it's only been 8 days since your comment.
I'm starting to like your eye make-up now. When I first saw your vid's it seemed distracting. Now it's like a glam, fun signature that you can change and it adds interest. You're very pretty anyhow. Haven't listened to the whole video yet, no time lately. - You are so brave to deal with all this ileostomy stuff. - Yeah, I'm sorry: your eyes look stunning. They are quite a canvas. I really like the shiny colors or shades. I shouldn't be be saying personal things like that.
Who says you aren't a doctor? You're more informed than most physicians. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us! God bless!!! ❤
This is the most informative ostomy diet video I have seen. My surgeon, primary, ostomy wound care nurse did not tell me half of this information. Thank you.
True that one for sure! I hate it when the Doctors leave you in the dark about how serious your respective illness is. You want to be informed and they just don't tell you the full picture.
my partner just had an emergency surgery last week and now has a colostomy. the whole experience was terrifying for us both, but since discovering your videos I am more hopeful for the future and less afraid of going on this journey with him. thank you
I just also had an emergency surgery and ended up with a colostomy. I hope you’re both doing well. It’s quite an adjustment!
This is one subject with which I have experienced a sense of denial for years. Your experiences seem to be overwhelming, yet, you present the realities in a very reasonable and (pardon me) digestible manner, and help me come to grips with my own 'switcheration'. I appreciate your intelligent forthrightness.
Thank you so very much for your video. I had emergency ostomy surgery with sepsis 3-2-2023. I am still trying to find my way.
Absolutely brilliant video. I’ve learned more from this in the last few minutes than I have from a doctor, osteomy nurse in the last 32 years since my initial colostomy operation.
Clear, precise and entertaining information; lovely lady.
Brilliant, informative video. It has filled in several gaps in my knowledge. Your delivery is very encouraging and positive. I have also had blockages and adhesions. Spot on with your comments.
Thank you!
I just found you and you are spot on Amazing! Me? Permanent stoma after colon and rectum removal. Severe Colitis tore up my colon. 5 major surgeries and almost losing my life 8 times. I've had some almost 50 painful blockages with my first one being right after my GI system woke back up after my complete colon removal. None of my blockages required medical intervention thank goodness. My anus was stitched shut. My illness has torn apart my thyroid, requiring that to be removed. It has also damaged my teeth in some bad ways. These days I am staying active and am out riding my 2 nice mountain bikes and am also an avid walker. You gotta watch the hydration levels like a hawk so your kidneys do not fail like mine did. I just barely survived that kidney failure.
Fascinating! The human body is incredible. I think I’m ready for the anatomy GI test now🤓🤓🤓
New to your channel... soon as you said you aren't medical you got me.. I don't trust them I trust people who have the ostomy or disease themselves far more truthful and Alistair 😊😊f
I totally understand! I feel that experience truly is the best teacher, and a lot of medical professionals use generalized information to create nutrition plans for patients with very complex dietary needs. It's always important to listen to your body...I find that my bowels know better than anyone what they can tolerate. Thanks so much for your comment!!! 💜
Thank you for an interesting and informative video it made me understand the reason why some foods are just not easy for me to handle. I think each patient should be told why things work differently after surgery, it would make life much easier. Thank you so much.
Absolutely, it is such a learning curve to develop an intuition about what foods you can tolerate. Please e patient with yourself and your bowels--it takes time. You're so welcome...please let me know if you ever have questions. I'll do my best to answer them! 😄
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge of this topic ❤
I’m thankful I found this video 🙏
Stomach acid is neutralised as soon as the chyme enters the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Here, also, digestive enzymes, are poured onto the chyme.
Yes, the waste burns, but this is because of the digestive enzymes.
Thanks for clarifying that! 💜
Aha! That's what we get for listening to a non-professional! LOVE her anyway, though. And she's Very helpful. But maybe I'm looking at too much RUclips.
I just got my bag and learning how to live with it, your videos are amazing and have helped me so much
Me too ❤️🩹
And just been told by surgeon that it can not be reversed , and still have my cancer
Great information for everyone ostomate or not👍
Thank you! Everyone should know at least a little bit about how their bowel functions.
Thank you so much! Great info and it means so much more since you live it.
Thanks for the info! 👍
Any time! So glad you found it helpful 😄
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Thanks for all your information.
I have gastroparesis as well. But my large intestines was infected.
Very interesting video
I’m clueless and getting an colostomy. 😢 I have diverticulitis that won’t heal because I’m immunosuppressive from my double lung transplant 12 years ago this year. I suffered bled and almost died twice by the time I got the double lung transplant. lol 😂 I thought being breathless in high altitude would be my biggest pain I suffered but…I don’t like fish except breaded…Lol this sounds hard!
I had my stoma for about 20 years I can't have no fiber at all nor fish of any fruits seeds nuts ptatoes fries rice water nothing healthy no matter how much I water I drink I get severely constipated So I just don't have any of it
Ha I have been told that if I get an ostomy I will be wishing I had done it ten years ago. Well I have had Ulcerative Colitis since 1985 and I fought it until 2008. I then got a J Pouch that was suppose to be the cat's meow. I have been fighting with pouchitis ever since. So after weeks of repeated cippro and flagyl treatments and anal issues so painful I could barely stand it, I thought I would consider getting the ostomy. Again I have heard people saying it is so good you will wish you had done it ten years ago. After studying all the things that can go wrong with the ostomy I am not so sure I am ready to make the switch. What should I do? I will probably stick with the J pouch for now since there is no going back once you make the switch. I wish I had tried one more time to keep my colon, Oh well that is history now.
the drugs cippro and flagyl are tough on the GI system. I was on those before my colon removal when I was critically ill with my Ulcerative Colitis and all those drugs did was make me lose even more control of my bowels. It was Not a pretty sight at all.
My mom has a colostomy and would like to know if she can have cornbread or corn muffins she had her surgery 3 weeks ago
@@cockeyedoptimista did you had watery outputs frequently during the initial 4-5 weeks of ostomy? My mother had gone under ileostomy surgery and she is having watery outputs . It's been 4 weeks but still not much improvement
@@dark_lord98 I think I just accidentally deleted my previous comment while trying to answer yours! I fell asleep with my fingers on my phone! But I had a colostomy, which is different than an ileostomy. It's closer to the back end of the digestive tract, in the large intestine. The output is much more formed than the kind your mom has, from what I hear. I hope your mom is adjusting to her ileostomy now. It's not an easy thing. There are a lot of really helpful videos on RUclips. Also there are support groups. An ostomy or wound-care nurse usually has some good advice.. You are nice to help your mom, I hope you're both doing better now though it's only been 8 days since your comment.
I'm starting to like your eye make-up now. When I first saw your vid's it seemed distracting. Now it's like a glam, fun signature that you can change and it adds interest. You're very pretty anyhow.
Haven't listened to the whole video yet, no time lately. - You are so brave to deal with all this ileostomy stuff. - Yeah, I'm sorry: your eyes look stunning. They are quite a canvas. I really like the shiny colors or shades. I shouldn't be be saying personal things like that.