Comments on: The middle of the night http://ucvlog.com/2009/01/28/the-middle-of-the-night/ Support for those with inflammatory bowel diseases. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:48:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Beth http://ucvlog.com/2009/01/28/the-middle-of-the-night/#comment-249 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:55:16 +0000 http://ucvlog.com/?p=563#comment-249 Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the info. I am greatly looking forward to my take down which should be in about 3 weeks. I know that it will have it’s own set of difficulties, but I am getting a little tired of my bag.

]]> By: ucvlog http://ucvlog.com/2009/01/28/the-middle-of-the-night/#comment-229 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:13:56 +0000 http://ucvlog.com/?p=563#comment-229 Hi Beth,

I’ve had virtually no lightheadedness after my takedown surgery. Even when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom I’m in much control of myself. I find, too, that when I wake up in the middle of the night I’m not “as tired,” in that I’m more aware of my surroundings and don’t stumble around at all.

]]> By: Beth http://ucvlog.com/2009/01/28/the-middle-of-the-night/#comment-228 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:09:55 +0000 http://ucvlog.com/?p=563#comment-228 Hi Dennis,
I still get light headed every time that I get up from a sitting or laying position and I am 2 1/2 months post j-pouch surgery. (I usually have to sit right back down until it passes.) I wonder when this will pass? Did you lose your lightheadedness after your take down surgery?

]]> By: matt d. http://ucvlog.com/2009/01/28/the-middle-of-the-night/#comment-227 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:37:27 +0000 http://ucvlog.com/?p=563#comment-227 I also have that odd light headed stumbling feeling in the middle of the night when I get up to empty my bag. I’m guessing this must be normal because of the quick loss of fluid having an ileostomy.

]]> By: Stefan http://ucvlog.com/2009/01/28/the-middle-of-the-night/#comment-226 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:03:05 +0000 http://ucvlog.com/?p=563#comment-226 Hey there,
I just saw some of your vids on youtube, particularly the one of you changing your stoma bag. You mention about the hairs on your tummy and how it sometimes hurts when you pull of the sticker.
Have you ever heard of “appeel” spray? Basically you spray it on, and it loosens the glue really quickly, stopping the burning. Also it’s oil based, so it leaves your skin feeling soothed afterwards.
(I had a colostomy until mid 2008).

Let me know if youneed any further info and I’ll dig out a bottle and send it to you.

Thanks,
Stefan

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