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

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Discussion: Rash around the stoma

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 25, 2024

I choose to use a coloplast mio flex one piece closed end pouch which is disposable...

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Discussion: Skin problems under Ostomy appliance

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 20 7:38am

I had my colon removed + j-pouch in 1987, and a permanent ileostomy in 2003 1....

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Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 27 10:41am

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

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Oct 3, 2018

Yes I am a woman, And sometimes even with a pad it doesn't do a good...

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Discussion: Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 4 8:50am

bidets are pretty cool. You got a warm seat. Some will even OPEN upon approaching the...

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Discussion: Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 4 10:12pm

I had a loop colostomy December 2023. I have a mucus problem also and my bowel...

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Discussion: Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 5 7:43am

Hi, it’s terrifying whenever one has to have surgery. I’m sorry that you are going through...

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Discussion: What is life like living with an Ileorectal Anastomosis?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 5 5:55am

My husband cuts everything he eats very small and then chews it very well. He also...

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Discussion: ileostomy blockage

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 19 8:19am

It probably is a good idea to leave the skin uncovered, but the Ostomy nurse said...

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Discussion: Skin problems under Ostomy appliance

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 9 1:50pm

Hi. I had the surgery you're having (TC-IRA) 2 years ago in August. It was robotic...

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Discussion: What is life like living with an Ileorectal Anastomosis?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 5 4:22pm

I agree, Chew, Chew, Chew, and stay hydrated. If you decide you would like some foods...

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Discussion: ileostomy blockage

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 19 10:28am

Chewing until liquified in my mouth helped me. If you can, just use your own saliva...

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Discussion: ileostomy blockage

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 19 9:54am

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Discussion: Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 30 4:32pm

Or you can get a Bidet for $48! I broke my arm so my son got...

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Discussion: Anyone have a subtotal or total colectomy with ileorectal anastomy?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 30 8:01am

Yes, I can describe the paste, it is called Hollister Ostomy Adapt paste, the Hollister number,...

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Discussion: Skin problems under Ostomy appliance

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 19 2:22pm

I guess, from what you write, that you're a woman. It's easy for me, as a...

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Discussion: Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 4 3:38am

I'm a fifteen year veteran of an Ileostomy. Patience is a virtue. Give it time. You...

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Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 19 1:07pm

I'm assuming you received nutrition via the NG (naso-gastric?) tube. I had a hemi-colectomy because of...

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Discussion: Nervous about Reversal Surgery

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 13 9:21am

@apuakumamma, I'm sorry to hear you are doing so poorly nutritionally. I apologize for taking so...

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Discussion: Severe nutrition issues after LAR surgery and stoma reversal surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

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