Hey I'm 15 and just got out of the hospital yesterday after being there for 2 weeks due to my chrohns. I got an ileostomy. Your advice makes this process so much easier to handle. With every video I become less and and less overwhelmed by everything going on. Thank you.
Having a new Ostomy “11 weeks post op” I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. You and so many others have helped with marking being an ostomate a lot easier.
Eric you a wonderful example of a person living with an Ostomy. I have a 4 year old ileostomy. I love her , Rosie has saved my life . I enjoy watching all you videos. You are so honest. 💩🔴😘
Eric I always watch your videos, I am a colon cancer patient . Got the colostomy in 2010 it save my life. Thanks for the information. Looking forward for more.
Parts two and three will be coming soon :) Those will focus on ostomy accessories and tips for both caregivers and healthcare professionals who work with ostomy patients!
Hi Eric u could lol.. u cut thro the bullsh*t and that's what people wanna know.. what's right/wrong helpful and unhelpful and real! Not jus medical here's ur bag get on wi it plus it vegan! Yey mega bonus 🙋🐾🐾
Hey man thanks for makeing these vids last year 1 month and 9 hours ago my intestines burst and your chanel answered all my questions. Thank you so much
WOW Your like an Ostomy star! I'm impressed that you go all around like this. I want to tell you how much help you have been because talking to people who don't have one is hard. I am impressed on how much you do and then have time to answer each comment. I am trying to get the hang of your website because it's great to talk to other people too. By the way I did ask my surgeon about the enemas and anal beads to keep my rectum and anus in shape. He gave me the side eye and walked away :( Thanks again for all you do. And I'm glad all those companies know about you. I mentioned you in a e-mail to Hollister but I see you're covered :)
@@VeganOstomy, I wish he did too. I asked him to look at the skin around my stoma because I was having problems with iy. He said he didn't need to see it! I'd get a new surgeon but he took me apart so I think I want him to be the one to put me back together. At the same time, I'm worried about the question I asked because he might screw up on purpose. I think I worry too much. Thanks.
@@johndifrancisco3642 hi I hope u got sorted out. Ignore those consultants and clinicians that aren't there for you.. it's not you.. it's them! You prob live in UK? Or else where u live is just like here! Grrrr...take care🙋🐾🐾😷
@@bereal6590 Thank you. I can't believe that was 2 years ago! I am still sorting thins out, but I think my guts are finally straightened out (1 incisional hernia though). I'm in the U.S. so every doctor I see finds something else wrong with me! That's what I need to sort out. I am finding out just what you said about them not being there for me, except my heart doctor. Thank you for the comment and I wish you the best.
Add some vinegar with your laundry detergent. If that doesn't work, look into pet urine cleaning products. Some have enzymes that might help to get rid of the smell, but detergent should generally be enough. I will say that when I used to have overnight leaks, I would spray hydrogen peroxide on the stain (after it's been cleaned quickly) and that helps to prevent staining and probably neutralizes odors. I've never had an issue doing this.
I (thank goodness) never get leaks in the bed or on my clothes, due to my amazing ostomy products, but I used to SOAK just the soiled area of, say, a sheet in a bowl I kept for that purpose. An overnight soak in hot water and a good detergent (Ariel) removes stains - and smells. Then a quick rinse of the area and into the washing machine.....sorted. No smell whatsoever!! Vanish powder is also amazing to soak a stain out. Soak the stain as soon as you can.....don't leave it to "dry in" to the material. If it's in the night.....keep a small plastic bucket with some Soaking powder or liquid to hand and just pop the soiled area in to soak. By morning, it should be ready to rinse and wash. There is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON for clothing and bedding to smell at all these days!! A lot of ostomy supply companies supply SOFT WATERPROOF BED LINERS, which are only about 3ft x 2ft, which can just be placed under the sheet in the area your stoma lays. They are small enough and take up no room in luggage, so you can take these with you on holiday, as you don't want to be staining the hotel's mattress!! At home, I've got a couple of super quality FULL MATTRESS PROTECTOR base sheets, with elasticated edges, which stretch fully over and tuck deeply in under the mattress. They have a soft peach skin like surface on the sleep side, with a soft TOTALLY WATERPROOF BACKING (NOT one of those awful "crackly" plastic ones of the past) they have moved on with the quality of these. A bit more expensive...but SO worth It!! I then place whatever bedding I want on top of the protector. Mattresses are so expensive and very difficult to remove stains from. My mattress is like new!! Hope this helps. Teddy UK.
Hey I'm 15 and just got out of the hospital yesterday after being there for 2 weeks due to my chrohns. I got an ileostomy. Your advice makes this process so much easier to handle. With every video I become less and and less overwhelmed by everything going on. Thank you.
Awesome! Best of luck with your recovery!
I am an ostomate for 39 years and still find Eric’s videos very very useful. Thank you. ❤️
I found Eric right before I got my ostomy. Eric's videos made my path seamless.
Aww, thank you!
Having a new Ostomy “11 weeks post op” I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos. You and so many others have helped with marking being an ostomate a lot easier.
It's my pleasure!
Eric you a wonderful example of a person living with an Ostomy. I have a 4 year old ileostomy. I love her , Rosie has saved my life .
I enjoy watching all you videos. You are so honest. 💩🔴😘
Thanks for watching, Davia :) I hope you and Rosie have a wonderful day!
You have no idea how much I appreciate you! I am a vegan about to have an iliostomy surgery and I was very concerned about what to eat.
😀 Glad you found me. Take your time with food in the beginning, and you should have no trouble. Best if luck with your upcoming surgery 👍💪
Nice to hear your story and your background, Eric! Looking forward to part 2 and 3.
Interesting and informative again eric. Looking forward to parts 2 and 3.
Eric I always watch your videos, I am a colon cancer patient . Got the colostomy in 2010 it save my life. Thanks for the information. Looking forward for more.
Thank you for watching and I hope you're doing well, Iris!
Parts two and three will be coming soon :) Those will focus on ostomy accessories and tips for both caregivers and healthcare professionals who work with ostomy patients!
👏Claps to you. You are the best psychologist of the world that I found. Thank you so much 😊
Ha! I'm just a regular guy. Not smart enough to be a doctor ;)
Hi Eric u could lol.. u cut thro the bullsh*t and that's what people wanna know.. what's right/wrong helpful and unhelpful and real! Not jus medical here's ur bag get on wi it plus it vegan! Yey mega bonus 🙋🐾🐾
Hey man thanks for makeing these vids last year 1 month and 9 hours ago my intestines burst and your chanel answered all my questions. Thank you so much
Thanks for watching, Mikey. I hope you're doing way better now!
@@VeganOstomy thank you and I am. God bless you for helping millions
WOW Your like an Ostomy star! I'm impressed that you go all around like this. I want to tell you how much help you have been because talking to people who don't have one is hard. I am impressed on how much you do and then have time to answer each comment. I am trying to get the hang of your website because it's great to talk to other people too. By the way I did ask my surgeon about the enemas and anal beads to keep my rectum and anus in shape. He gave me the side eye and walked away :( Thanks again for all you do. And I'm glad all those companies know about you. I mentioned you in a e-mail to Hollister but I see you're covered :)
Thanks, John! I wish your surgeon would have been more helpful! You asked legitimate questions!
@@VeganOstomy, I wish he did too. I asked him to look at the skin around my stoma because I was having problems with iy. He said he didn't need to see it! I'd get a new surgeon but he took me apart so I think I want him to be the one to put me back together. At the same time, I'm worried about the question I asked because he might screw up on purpose. I think I worry too much. Thanks.
@@johndifrancisco3642 hi I hope u got sorted out. Ignore those consultants and clinicians that aren't there for you.. it's not you.. it's them! You prob live in UK? Or else where u live is just like here! Grrrr...take care🙋🐾🐾😷
@@bereal6590 Thank you. I can't believe that was 2 years ago! I am still sorting thins out, but I think my guts are finally straightened out (1 incisional hernia though). I'm in the U.S. so every doctor I see finds something else wrong with me! That's what I need to sort out. I am finding out just what you said about them not being there for me, except my heart doctor. Thank you for the comment and I wish you the best.
I got instructions of what to eat and what not to eat right out of the hospital
Well Eric is Awsome Awsome Awsome 🙌
I have a question. How do I remove urine and soil smell from clothes and bedding???
Are you talking about bedding that can be washed or something like a mattress?
Sheets and blankets, etc.
Add some vinegar with your laundry detergent. If that doesn't work, look into pet urine cleaning products. Some have enzymes that might help to get rid of the smell, but detergent should generally be enough. I will say that when I used to have overnight leaks, I would spray hydrogen peroxide on the stain (after it's been cleaned quickly) and that helps to prevent staining and probably neutralizes odors. I've never had an issue doing this.
Vegan Ostomy thanks. I’ll try your advice. Have a great weekend.
I (thank goodness) never get leaks in the bed or on my clothes, due to my amazing ostomy products, but I used to SOAK just the soiled area of, say, a sheet in a bowl I kept for that purpose. An overnight soak in hot water and a good detergent (Ariel) removes stains - and smells. Then a quick rinse of the area and into the washing machine.....sorted. No smell whatsoever!! Vanish powder is also amazing to soak a stain out. Soak the stain as soon as you can.....don't leave it to "dry in" to the material. If it's in the night.....keep a small plastic bucket with some Soaking powder or liquid to hand and just pop the soiled area in to soak. By morning, it should be ready to rinse and wash. There is ABSOLUTELY NO REASON for clothing and bedding to smell at all these days!! A lot of ostomy supply companies supply SOFT WATERPROOF BED LINERS, which are only about 3ft x 2ft, which can just be placed under the sheet in the area your stoma lays. They are small enough and take up no room in luggage, so you can take these with you on holiday, as you don't want to be staining the hotel's mattress!! At home, I've got a couple of super quality FULL MATTRESS PROTECTOR base sheets, with elasticated edges, which stretch fully over and tuck deeply in under the mattress. They have a soft peach skin like surface on the sleep side, with a soft TOTALLY WATERPROOF BACKING (NOT one of those awful "crackly" plastic ones of the past) they have moved on with the quality of these. A bit more expensive...but SO worth It!! I then place whatever bedding I want on top of the protector. Mattresses are so expensive and very difficult to remove stains from. My mattress is like new!! Hope this helps. Teddy UK.