Archive for November, 2008

My latest check up

« 24 November 2008 | 13:13 | colectomy, general, ostomy care, recovery | No Comments »

On Thursday I went back to OHSU to have my first real check up. I met with the surgeon about 3 months ago, but he didn’t do much besides just talk with me and make sure everything was going well. So on Thursday I went back and got a “flex sig” (flexible sigmoidoscopy).
One aspect of [...]



Getting filter wet

« 24 November 2008 | 9:00 | ostomy bags | No Comments »

I don’t really have much of a problem with gas and the bags that I like don’t come with filters (to let the gas escape out), so this hasn’t been too much of an issue lately. But when I was playing around with different bags and trying out various brands and styles, I discovered a [...]



Designing Toilets

« 23 November 2008 | 22:08 | general, humor | No Comments »

I’ve been thinking about writing this post for a few days now, but we are visiting family in Eastern Oregon now and my wife mentioning the cold toilet seat just pushed me over the edge.
I would like to file a formal complaint that the people that design toilets don’t know what they are doing. Sure [...]