Ostomies

It is a mucus that forms in the large intestine (after the area of the bag) therefore it can't go into the bag and has to come out of the rectum. It's nothing to be worried about. :)

Certain diseases of the bowel or urinary tract involve removing all or part of the intestine or bladder. This creates a need for an alternate way for feces or urine to leave the body. An opening is surgically created in the abdomen.

A colostomy is an opening in the abdominal wall that is made during surgery.

The end of the colon is brought through the opening to form a "stoma"

Colostomy surgery is done for many different reasons and can be temporary or permanent.

The web site below will help explain.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6x_Colostomy.asp

Colostomy takedown means a reversal of a ostomy of the colon (can also make ostomies with the small intestine i.e. ileostomy) to restablish flow through the GI tract (stool goes out anus versus into ostomy bag).

YES

If you're monitoring output, whenver the doctor states. This is typically every 4, 6 or 12 hours around the clock, but may be another rhythm. Remember to chart every time you empty it. If you aren't monitoring output, whenever it's over 3/4 full or when a night's sleep may overfill it.

Not always

This procedure is called a proctectomy also known as rectectomy.

It depends on the surgeon and where the diseased portion of the bowel was.

Some or all of the sphincter muscle may be removed. The sphincter muscle is located just above the closure of the anus, and is responsible for bowel control which is no longer needed with a permanent colostomy. When this muscle is removed, the surgeon usually creates a small pouch or pocket that appears from the outside to be a normal anus.

This depends on the type and reason for the colostomy. Most colostomies can be reversed.

Death (necrosis) of stomal tissue. Caused by inadequate blood supply. headache, muscle aches, dizziness, or fever. increased pain, swelling, redness, drainage, or bleeding in the surgical area

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Roughage (also called fibre) is the coarse indigestible constituent of food which provides bulk to the diet and aids digestion. Foods which contain roughage are wholegrain cereals like wheat, barley and bran as well as the edible skins of most fruit and vegetables.

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Yes, it's safe. My father had an ileostomy and enjoyed greens+ bone builder in his morning, daily smoothies. If you have never taken a greens+ formula before, it's best to start with a half-dosage, then slowly build-up to a full serving. To learn more, send an email to customerservice@genuinehealth.com. They will give you the best answer possible!

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A loop colostomy is most often performed for creation of a temporary stoma to divert stool away from an area of intestine that has been blocked or ruptured.

preferred site for permanent colostomy

wear loose clothing

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