My name is Javier, and like most people, I was always very healthy, never visited doctors and hospitals less, until I entered the operating room in February 2009 by a blind volvulus problem and where for accident (or great success) I found a tumor in the ascending intestine proved to be malignant. Final Diagnosis: Colon Cancer .
After some complications with the union of the intestines, peeling ended after 6 days of recovery, the seventh day I woke up with a couple of stomata in the abdomen. I have an ostomy since late February, or to be more specific, an ileostomy, being in the small intestine that has made me see my luck. Life will definitely change and there is no other than bear it or find the best way to live with it. I opted for the latter!
Everybody says I'm a person too young to have this kind of problem (I have 38 years), but hey, that does not help the problem I have it and have to deal with it. The family finally takes an important role and in particular the help, support and understanding of my wife has eased things a lot. In theory I operate at the end of 6 months of chemotherapy sessions (12 sessions in total) to join the intestines again removing the stomata of the abdomen.
I'ma very analytical person so I decided to investigate a little about my problem and how to cope better, but oh! great surprise, there is little information. Everyone tells you in English and English that is, what types of stomata are, as they are, which is curing materials, etc. but nobody tells you what to do with the damn bag, how to avoid breaking so often, how to avoid leaks, what to do when you burn your skin, how can you sleep better, etc..
Well, you know a little about my problem, so we'll start with tips for managing the ileostomy:
Let's start with the "basics": What is an ileostomy? An ileostomy is to get the small intestine (ileum) through the abdominal wall so that all waste out of a small volcano-shaped hole about 25mm in diameter is called stoma . As all goes out through the stoma in the small intestine, the large intestine (colon) is disconnected at one end by what the doctors also tend to remove the abdomen to avoid problems or infections. From this moment the large intestine becomes practically a parasite and stops processing stools.
Tip # 1: One of the characteristics of the ileostomy is processed and expelled feces are usually very liquid so that taking a medication to help decrease the gastric juices and inhibit motility stomach and intestine as Imodium will help reduce the number and volume of discharges and increase consistency. Believe me, it is much easier manage an evacuation with some consistency that is almost liquid and the liquid is much easier to cause leaks in the barrier or plate it is attached to the abdomen. Which brings me to the next tip ... Tip # 2: Making the barrier, or base plate remains attached longer and avoid unpleasant leakage of stool?
Well, there are several options and things you can do. Here, some of which I have worked:
1. A key tip is to use a barrier convex rather than flat. The main idea that you should use a convex barrier is when the stoma is a bit depressed, so that the convex section of the barrier pushes the stoma to the surface allowing the barrier to have better contact with the skin and has better grip. However, there is another important reason I was able to identify the convex plate is thicker and its adherence to the skin is greater. In addition, the plate material is thicker and less porous, so it lasts longer stuck without leaking or wet. 
2. A great resource for better adhesion between the barrier and the skin folds and filling your time taking remedial action and protective skin is Hollister Adapt Paste. This paste helps remove irregularities on the surface of the abdomen and better adhesion to the barrier to minimize leakage. The paste should be applied with wet fingers (not just wet) to prevent it from sticking to fingers instead of skin. 
3. There are a couple of options of liquids that help significantly to protect the skin better able to attach the plate. The ones I've used are the Cavilon is an excellent protective skin irritant. Provides a protective film free of alcohol (which is a big plus when the skin is really irritated) between the skin and body fluids (urine, feces, sweat, wound exudate and to use ...), also protects the skin under adhesive products. The other is the tincture of benzoin which is a much cheaper and also works very well, but me personally I like the Cavilon because it leaves a thicker protective layer, is less sticky and will not burn it does not contain alcohol. 
4. Hollister makes a Adhesive Remover Wipes that help easily remove the pulp and / or the glue that sticks to the skin. The wipes are a bit expensive, but worth it so easy to use that removes excess glue.
5. Tape elastic, porous and hypoallergenic. His name is Hypafix . This film is much more resistant to moisture than regular tape used to stick gauze and bandages, so that hardly comes off with sweating or body's natural moisture. It is highly recommended that you remove them when you get to bathe, it is easier and less painful unstuck. 
I even have come to get me to swim with the board and this film did a great job. The recommendation is to buy the tape roll 10cm x 10m and cut into 5cm strips that stick around the barrier covering all 4 sides of it and it hit the pad that covers the stoma of large intestine with a Alongside these same strips. 6. The attachment non-plus-ultra to maximize the life of the barriers and minimize leakage is the ostomy belt. Almost no one offers it, I guess because it diminishes the business of sale of cure for ostomy management, but believe me, worth a look. It is a common band with a hole that allows the output side of the bag and in turn push the barrier into the abdomen significantly securing significantly reducing leaks and giving you great security after surgery. This can also be achieved with wide bands, but these tend to be balls, rolled up and need help you do them and after a few hours tend to loosen.
Tip # 3: How to avoid skin irritation?
The skin around the ileostomy is exposed to stomach acid, highly acidic stool and burning the skin adhesive. There are several options for their skin and prevent irritation or burn it. Two of these options and discussed in the previous section: Cavilon and tincture of benzoin.
There is also a powder Adapt Hollister stoma to protect the living skin and / or is oozing creating a layer of sticky gel. Sprinkle on the affected skin thoroughly while wet to get them to create the protective gel layer, it would certainly generate a significant heat, depending on how damaged is the skin, but believe me, it works and works very well regenerating the skin. After that, you just have to get rid of excess powder, put some Cavilon and paste the new barrier. 
There is also a cell regenerating cream called Mederma is recommended to fade scars from surgery, burns, acne, etc. This cream is very good, but the only big problem is that it leaves a layer eliminates the sticking protective barrier tapes and even after trying to remove water, so what you try to paste, peel off easily. Hollister also has Protector Gel wipes which work well when
skin is good, but I do not recommend using if the skin is badly damaged because it will burn a lot, because they contain alcohol. Tip # 4: Where to buy specialized equipment for ileostomy / colostomy
I step data distributors Hollister and bought some other places where curing materials. Unfortunately the data are only for Guadalajara, as it is where I live and I have an 800 number that takes in several parts of Mexico. Distributors
Hollister GDL:
1. Pharmacies Carrey
Tel (33) 3613-6337
Opposite to the old Civil Hospital Center
2. Ostomy-Care (Ana Romero)
Tel (33) 3618-4868 Cel
(33) 3170-0245
3. Occ Health Care Provider's Scientific
Tel (33) 3614-7626
Federalism Av Norte # 10, Zona Centro
4. Industrial Hospital Tel
Federalism 3585-8335
North Ave # 433-A
5. Tel
Nafarrate Medical Equipment (33) 3669 9800
Av Las Americas 601 Col. Ladrón de Guevara
6. Farmatel: 01800 715 2333 Mexico
Av 2436-A Col. Ladron de Guevara
include: Verdi and Lopez Mateos Perez
Tel (33) 3616-3656
Minimum order: $ 1.000
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-2 and 4-7, Sat 9-2
The place was usually bought Pharmacies Carrey. I recommend that you talk first to make sure they have the material and if not, so ordered. Payment is in cash.
Farmatel discovered it near the end and have very good service. Call the 800 number, I answered in the Mexico City MX if you order over $ 1000 dollars it will take you home free. The charge you do to your credit card at no extra cost.
In Nafarrate was the only place where I got the Cavilon. Not cheap, but it works well.
Again, I urge you to speak and consult to see if they have what they want, because walking tour of the city is not as easy.
Definitely there are many more tips to talk about, but we will get on any other occasion ... Continue to live happy, there's definitely much more complicated things that living with an ostomy, o)
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