BCIR Advocate Living with the Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir
No Bathroom in Sight
Recently I returned from a little vacation in Florida, and there were a few instances where I was miles from a bathroom. Usually, I know ahead a time that I might not have access to a bathroom and need to prepare accordingly. Some preparation is to avoid the foods that cause bloating, because it’s the gas that will send me ... Read More »
BCIR Advocate on Mount St. Helens
I thought I’d take a minute to post a fun article. Living in the Pacific Northwest it’s difficult NOT to get outdoors and do some hiking/ exploring. I try to climb some of the nontechnical mountains in the area, and this weekend I thought I’d climb up Mount St. Helens (8300ft). The climb is 10.0 miles round-trip with an elevation ... Read More »
Does a BCIR go in the woods?
It’s that time of year to get out and do some camping or go for a hike in the great outdoors! So what’s the best way to take care of business when you have a BCIR and you’re outdoors in the woods? Well for me, in most cases I’ll be fine until I’m back at camp to use a proper ... Read More »
Where to buy BCIR catheters?
I’ve received a few inquires recently about where to buy catheters for us BCIR patients. So I decided to list the BCIR catheter on this website. (30FR) BCIR Catheter Torbot – Medena Continent Ostomy Catheter Brand new straight-end non-sterile catheter for continent ileostomies. This is the popular one for the BCIR. This catheter is easy to use and comes 12 ... Read More »
BCIR Blockage
If you think you have a blockage, call your doctor now. Blockages are one of those things to take extra seriously if you think you may be experiencing one. Though rare for me, I had a few during the first year after my BCIR surgery. I imagine there are few reasons one might have a blockage somewhere in the gut. ... Read More »