Stoma Forum http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Stoma Forum : Last 10 Posts Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:23:29 +0000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:47:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.54 30 www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Stoma Forum http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/ News : Stoma Guide is not working properly http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=879&PID=6227#6227 Author: webmastermike
Subject: Stoma Guide is not working properly
Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 9:47pm

Sometimes switching to Google Chrome browser allows the popups thta fail using Internet Explorer]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:47:14 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=879&PID=6227#6227 Brain Storming : Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6225#6225 Author: ileoguy
Subject: Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work
Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 7:19pm

Len,

Sorry the experiment didn't prove successful, not panning out, if you will...  Thanks for the valiant effort.

A simple question which, as an ileostomate, I must ask: What seems to be the aversion amongst many colostomates to open-ended pouches?  Wouldn't that solve the vacuum problem and provide for the effluent to be emptied before severe pancaking could occur with the possible resulting blow-out?  It seems like a simple and readily available solution to a common problem.

What am I missing here?

Thanks, Len.

Best, Ileoguy
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:19:53 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6225#6225 Brain Storming : Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6224#6224 Author: L.Piper
Subject: Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work
Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 4:33pm

Well here we go Bert...
May I first state that at no time during the recent  “test flight ”did I have to deploy the ejector seat or resort to a parachute. That being said I shall now report my findings….

The modified appliance (photo attached ) was fitted at or around 8am .
Normal duties were carried out throughout morning, including gardening, washing car  and shampooing the dining room carpet.
During this time there was no trace of odour, the normal filters worked well.
By 11-30 it was noticeable that there were no deposits in bottom of bag, a good sign that I had picked a good day to test the pancaking  scenario.
Fairly heavy lunch at 1 pm, it was now clear that the “ mushroom “ was beginning to  form. ( All those who are cursed with this problem will know what I mean. )
Continued duties until about 4 pm ,when it was clearly apparent I had a full scale pancaking developing. At this stage the normal filters were working perfectly well, there being no odour problems at all.
At 6 pm I pulled out draw string , everything going  fine and according to plan.
About an hour after removing draw string it was quite obvious that a major pancaking  was now developing  and it was also obvious that  my theory was beginning to go “ pear shaped “.
At 9 pm the appliance was changed, the pressure at rear of blockage was building , and waste had now forced between the flange and flesh , it would only have been a matter of time before a full blow out.
Upon close scrutiny of appliance after removal it was clear that although the draw string removed perfectly as planned , the center sheet had not dropped at all., waste matter had worked its way around whole assembly, and it was one solid mass. As per mushroom head. It was also noted that the remainder of the interior of the bag was completely airless, complete vacuum as far as one could determine.
In conclusion I would say
 Bii was quite correct in his conclusion that the center sheet would fail to drop, on removal of cord.
I did find that the odour seal of draw string through rubber seal, was not an issue.
As for myself…..it’s back to the drawing board

With regard to the question..." could it possibly work " on this occasion I can only and sadly say NO.

Len....Ouch 
 
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:33:52 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6224#6224 News : Stoma Guide is not working properly http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=879&PID=6223#6223 Author: Bert
Subject: Stoma Guide is not working properly
Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 3:56pm

Dear members,
 
it has come to our attention that the Stoma Guide, our online database where you can find all kinds of tips, tricks and hints for ostomates, posted by ostomates, is not funcionting properly.
Unrelated answers to your query can pop up, and chances are you will miss some good advises that could be helpful.
 
Our IT-guys are working on this as we speak but it seems a bit more complicated then we first assumed.
Therefor we would like to ask for your understanding if you get some unexpected results. We would also ask you kindly to - for the time being - not add any new advises, so IT can investigate the database as it is.
 
We will keep you updated!
Thank you for your patience.
bert
]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:56:53 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=879&PID=6223#6223 Brain Storming : Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6221#6221 Author: Bert
Subject: Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work
Posted: 05 Sep 2010 at 8:32pm

We're curious! Any luck pulling those strings? Wink

Cheers,
bert
]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:32:45 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6221#6221 Brain Storming : Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6220#6220 Author: L.Piper
Subject: Pan-caking , another look. Could it possibly work
Posted: 05 Sep 2010 at 6:52pm

To all followers of this thread.......  Re. reply to XP-dkbva  22 July.

Today is the chosen day of the  " test flight ".... will keep you posted. .Ermm

Len.


Edited by L.Piper - 05 Sep 2010 at 6:57pm]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:52:33 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=6220#6220 Ileostomy : venting http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=878&PID=6218#6218 Author: Bert
Subject: venting
Posted: 05 Sep 2010 at 5:07am

Hi Kathleen, and welcome!

I'm sorry to hear you're having some issues.
Could you tell us a bit more? What brand/type are you using?
When you say 'vent', are you referring to a filter in the top flap of the pouch?

There's a lot of people who have problems with the current filter system, but there are also some tips and trics to make things easier. Maybe you will find something on our website to be of help.

Hope to hear back from you!
Cheers
bert
]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:07:07 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=878&PID=6218#6218 Ileostomy : venting http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=878&PID=6215#6215 Author: kathleenhun
Subject: venting
Posted: 04 Sep 2010 at 6:13pm

cannot get vent to work at all

]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:13:13 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=878&PID=6215#6215 Fun & laughter! : Skin Safe wipes save the day!! http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=870&PID=6188#6188 Author: Dolly
Subject: Skin Safe wipes save the day!!
Posted: 27 Aug 2010 at 11:56am

Well I suppose there would be a lot of comedians short of jokes then!!!Wink I also think it's one of these myths that we like to keep going, maybe not though as there are some really possessive mothers, particularly when it comes to their sons!!!
Take care Sharpe
Dolly
]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:56:40 +0000 http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=870&PID=6188#6188 Fun & laughter! : Skin Safe wipes save the day!! http://www.stoma-innovation.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=870&PID=6185#6185 Author: sharpe
Subject: Skin Safe wipes save the day!!
Posted: 26 Aug 2010 at 10:12pm

Dolly,
        An amazing story !!!!
 
I wish more Mother-in-Law stories like this would override the nasty saying of  " The Interfereing Mother-in-Law"
WHY does the one or two bad always takeover the thousand good ???
sharpe
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