Medicine Box

[sooz07]

I am looking for a medicine box of some sort where it contains different compartments. Its for my sister who has had her bowel removed and has a colostomy bag. She needs something to keep her things in the bathroom. Can someone tell me where I could get one?

[spudqueen]

How about a vanity case? Or would that be too big?

[daffy654]

How about one of these:
http://www.mothercare.com/gp/product/B001CFLBQ O/sr=1-2/qid=1236153399/ref=sr_1_2/278-4659590 -4581667?ie=UTF8&m=A2LBKNDJ2KZUGQ&n=42855041&m cb=core

I know it is for a baby but it has compartments and is quite large,she could always cover over the picture on it.

[devil06]

you could try looking for a small fishing tackle box that has different compartments for fishing hooks..

[sooz07]

Thanks for your help, i have had a look at baby boxes but the fishing tackle boxes might be the one I will go for once I have had a look.

[jack daniels]

I had a colostomy bag due to having my upper bowel removed from having ulcerative colitis & the hospital where I had my operation done (specialist nurse) put me in touch with a colostomy group where I got a vanity bag/travel bag in which I kept everything that I needed from spare bags, spray, disposible bags, underwear, wipes etc.... it was really good & no-one else knew what was in it.
I had a colostomy bag in 2002 and a year later (2003) I had a reversal.

[sooz07]

My mum has ordered a sewing box. This box has different comaprtments to keep everything in that she will need. We are going to get a make up bag for my sister to use when she is out and about. We weren't sure where you could get a box but decided to go with the sewing box. Thanks everyone for your help. Jack Daniels - my sister had ulcerative colitis as well and it was her whole bowel they took out but they can't reverse it. It was such an ordeal but she is on the mend taking it easy and getting used to it. I am very proud of her she is only 17 and is coping a lot better than I would! Good luck with your operation in the future.

[daffy654]

I'm glad you found a suitable box sooz.
Your sister is amazing to cope with what must be a devastating thing at such a young age!!! You are right to be proud of her :)

[sooz07]

I am very proud of her, she is a very brave person. Now that she has had the operation she will feel a lot better than she has in the last 2 years of suffering, taking countless pills and everything else has had to deal with. Thanks for your support and advice.

[jack daniels]

It's incredible the change it makes to your life after having the colostomy done.
Although I had a reversal, I remember how suicidal I felt because of the pain and I got an infection in my legs that I can only describe as 'having petrol thrown on to them & having it set alight' the condition was erythema nodosum and I almost ended up in a wheelchair.
Your sister is young and she'll be able to enjoy life - even swimming! of course she's going to have moments when she's feeling low but hopefully she'll have more happier times then sad.

good luck to her

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