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How do you (A Man) Deal with accidents?

Mon, November 30, 2009 4:49 PM

I have a J Pouch. I take a fair amount of opiates to slow me down... Lomotil, Tincture of Opium, Codeine. But sometimes that isn't enough to slow me down and get some good sleep. Its either I'm waking up 1-3 times a night on average to go to the bathroom, or I don't wake up. I do try and eat so there is actually something "Solid" for my bowels to slow down. Nothing is working for me as of late. I also have recently gotten into a relationship. My accidents are getting in the way of myself, wanting to sleep over at her place.

How you do deal with accidents? either J Pouch or Illestomy (Blowouts)

Any tips for Accident prevention?

Thanks

musicman
Joined Nov 30, 2009

Sat, January 02, 2010 2:59 PM

Reply posted for dirtykettleone.

How long has it been since your takedown surgery? I had my takedown June 24th. I have good and bad days. Bad days still outnumber the good but the ratio has been trending in my direction. I'm hoping that the bad days get rare within the next 6 months. My goal is to be comfortable after 1 year. I'm started to look at supplements and exercise methodologies to help me along. Interested how your life is going?

jlohmeyer
Joined Dec 18, 2009

Sat, January 02, 2010 12:21 PM

Reply posted for Musicman.

I carry a spare set of underwear with my in my bag to work. And I have a jacket when I go out that has some inner pockets that I can put a spare there along with some wet wipes.

If I am having a really bad day I have found that you can buy some women's panty liners and use those as an extra layer of protection. They have an adhesive backing and if you have an accident most of it can be caught by the pad which you can take out and discard easily.

Let me know if anyone else has some tips.

And yes... I think eating less is helpful as well.

dirtykettleone
Joined Jan 2, 2010

Mon, December 28, 2009 9:21 AM

Reply posted for Musicman.

I've struggled with accidents and I haven't found the magic bullet. However, I find I limit the amount of food I eat after 6PM, go multiple times before I go to bed (even if I don't feel any pressure), then I go if I wake up in the middle of the night (even if I don't feel any pressure). Although it's lots of trips to the bathroom, by constantly emptying my pouch, I'm managed to cut down on the amount of accidents.

I've also been very open with my j-pouch and bathroom issues. I'm married so it is definitely easier. We are j-pouches are unique because we have j-pouches...I like to think of myself as special. Surviving without a colon is heroic and I have tried to be proud of myself, instead of embarrassed by my shortcomings.

This might not help but it's the way I approach my life.

Jeff

jlohmeyer
Joined Dec 18, 2009

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