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I have had a colostomy for 3 years. I use the Convatec wafers and bags. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794790/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Your response has prompted me to ask if anyone knows whether a barrier ring is necessary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311162/

Discussion: Bladder cancer: Is a stoma the same as an ostomy?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 17, 2020

After a conversation with a representative at Coloplast I ordered some samples of their protective sheets....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100276/

Discussion: Rash around the stoma

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I have a colonoscopy, my surgery was in September so I am still in the learning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316322/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 11, 2020

The one member who recommended burping the bag is the standard practice of removing air, especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028985/

Discussion: Any solutions to the Ostomy Bags ballooning? What can you do?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

I’m glad if my reply helped you. I remember how confused we were and how desperate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328848/

Discussion: Ileostomy leaks and skin care

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 1, 2020

I had the large intestine and rectum removed 32 years ago at Mayo. Therefore, I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/641702/

Discussion: Probiotics - does taking probiotics help Crohn's colitis?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Oct 3, 2021

Thank you. My experience has been with my husband’s Urostomy. One thing they all have in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316313/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 15, 2020

I just talked with Coloplast. (July 11, 2024 at 5:25 CSDST) According to Coloplast he is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103894/

Discussion: on coloplast pouches

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 11, 2024

I've had an ileostomy for 20 years now, and while it took time to get the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712237/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 28, 2022

Hi, I was reading this and you said the Coloplast wafer didn't work because your stoma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328852/

Discussion: Ileostomy leaks and skin care

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 7, 2021

I used to have skin problems especially when it is very hot and humid. Now every...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310003/

Discussion: Urostomy: How do you care for skin under the wafer?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 9, 2020

Hi @liegeman and welcome. I moved your message to the Ostomy Group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/ostomy/ In this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328845/

Discussion: Ileostomy leaks and skin care

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 29, 2020

Glad I got some ostomy training before surgery and before I left hospital. Home health came...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169448/

Discussion: Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 7, 2017

I would like to help you as I have had serious skin problems my self after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310010/

Discussion: Urostomy: How do you care for skin under the wafer?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 17, 2020

Trying to use an ostomy appliance when there is no stoma is very challenging. Is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136161/

Discussion: New to ostomy life (esophagectomy): need tips

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

This is my formula for keeping the skin around my stoma happy: Put on Nitrile gloves....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1094074/

Discussion: Rash around the stoma

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

Hi! I had a bowel resection and colostomy on September 21 after two weeks of hospitalization...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169513/

Discussion: Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Oct 3, 2018

Hi Marc, Well I see you are from Ottawa so I would assume you would just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326570/

Discussion: Covid Fat After Colostomy...Safe Way To Loose Without Hernia Potential

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

My surgeon advised me to get enough fiber in the food I eat, and to drink...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227870/

Discussion: Constipation, gas and cramping year after reversal surgery: Normal?

Support Group: Ostomy

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