Hello, I am going in for my 3rd of 3 surgeries for the J pouch Aug 7th and just wondering if anyone has any advice for the after care, what worked best for you, products you used, things I should have ready at home, things I should be prepared for, recovery time etc. Any advice would be great! Thanks and enjoy our day!
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Takedown was by far the easiest surgery to recovery from, I was discharged 4 days after.
I had full mobility, the only difficultly was getting up from sitting down due to the old Stoma site, which was left as an open wound, to heal from the inside out, it was covered with a dressing.
The only essential, which I happened to have, was ilex protectant paste; it came in very useful just after surgery as I endured an anal itch and excruciating pain during BM's, the ilex made all the difference.
My hospital also supplied Clinell 7 in 1 wipes, which were a far better alternative to toilet paper:
http://clinell.com/continence-care-wipes
For my self, ilex paste and the wet wipes were the only essentials.
Thank you very helpful!
I used Cottonelle wipes and had someone bring them in to the hospital for me. Zinc barrier cream is also a must. I also found that my output had a horrible smell to it post-op so for the sake of my visitors and roommate I had a can of Febreeze.
Good luck.
Good idea, would have never thought of that, thanks
Calmoseptine cream for sore, itchy bottom As you start using it again. Good TP or wet wipes. Good luck!
I didn't do much special.
I found I liked A&D ointment best.
Also, a peri-pad when you're using all that ointment down there keeps your underwear neat. I forgot a few times and ended up with greasy shorts when I was really slathering it on, as it was enough to go thru my underwear.
I found I liked A&D ointment best.
Also, a peri-pad when you're using all that ointment down there keeps your underwear neat. I forgot a few times and ended up with greasy shorts when I was really slathering it on, as it was enough to go thru my underwear.
Originally Posted by Starry01:
Calmoseptine cream for sore, itchy bottom As you start using it again. Good TP or wet wipes. Good luck!
Thanks, can you get that at the pharmacy?
Originally Posted by rachelraven:
I didn't do much special.
I found I liked A&D ointment best.
Also, a peri-pad when you're using all that ointment down there keeps your underwear neat. I forgot a few times and ended up with greasy shorts when I was really slathering it on, as it was enough to go thru my underwear.
I found I liked A&D ointment best.
Also, a peri-pad when you're using all that ointment down there keeps your underwear neat. I forgot a few times and ended up with greasy shorts when I was really slathering it on, as it was enough to go thru my underwear.
Good to know, where can A&D cream be found? Thanks
A&D should be at the pharmacy. Calmoseptine would probably have to be ordered. I liked plain zinc oxide ointment (at the pharmacy, less smelly than A&D) and Ferguson Formula (order). Calmoseptine was too strong for me.
Thanks Scott, much appreciated!
Pretty sure my hubby found Calmoseptine at Walgreen's recently.
Yeah I think Walgreens might have it. I have also ordered it online pretty cheap. no prescription needed. I have told my friends that have had chemo about it when they had stomach issues and they loved it as well.
Thanks, appreciate it!
Calmoseptine & bidet are a life saver for me.
You can get Calmoseptine at Walgreens placed next to baby diaper section.
All the best!
Had to do the final takedown twice after the first j-pouch had to be redone two years into it. Long story but none I'd like to go through a third time.
the one thing that saved my ass (literally) has been and still is ILEX paste. Its like latex on the skin around the "exit" . For me that is the only way to fight the butt burn.
calmoseptine works for a little while but in my humble opinion ILEX gives the most relief.
i order it through Amazon.
good luck !!!
toddi
like others have said, you need a cream. I tried a few and settled with calmospetine although I think the ilex may have given me better protection in the first few weeks.
I don't have a bidet at home so I bought a small handheld portable bidet which helped a lot.
also the clinell wipes are the best wipes out there. I still use them now
Thanks Shainy!
Toddi1973 - Sorry to hear you had to go through that, and hoping all is good now! Thanks for the advice. Ilex seems to be the go to cream!
Had to do the final takedown twice after the first j-pouch had to be redone two years into it. Long story but none I'd like to go through a third time.
the one thing that saved my ass (literally) has been and still is ILEX paste. Its like latex on the skin around the "exit" . For me that is the only way to fight the butt burn.
calmoseptine works for a little while but in my humble opinion ILEX gives the most relief.
i order it through Amazon.
good luck !!!
toddi