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Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:32am

I've had an Ileostomy for 15 years. I carry a fanny pack with: 1. a collapsible...

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Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 30 2:37pm

I have tried miralax many times. It aggravated my IBS. Sometimes the prunes or raisin bran...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:30am

My sigmoid and part of the descending colon was removed 5 mths ago. I battled with...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 4 8:22am

Love the collapsible water bottle (and I love shopping on Amazon). thank you

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Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 11 8:26am

I’ve had good luck using a skin protectant wipe. I change stoma every 4 days. Have...

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Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 11 11:37pm

I use convetec two piece natura system, works great no leaks, have had very few rashes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241260/

Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: 4 days ago

Yes, drinking plenty of fluids and getting enough fiber is so important. Don’t limit yourself to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227886/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 2 4:03pm

I’m so glad he has you to help him recover. As for diet, I would get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225222/

Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 30 8:13am

It will be 4 years since my reversal and I followed my surgeon's instructions by continuing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228025/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 2 7:01pm

I drink green tea twice a day. Eat a couple prunes. I ride my stationary bike...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228361/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:20am

In March 2020 I had Ovarian Cancer, major surgery - complete debunk of ovaries etc, chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189980/

Discussion: Which doctor is responsible for follow up after Ileostomy surgery?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

How many of you rinse your bag with warm water before you empty it? Makes cleaning...

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Discussion: Anyone had a loop ileostomy converted to one single end ?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 9 5:56am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091406/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

Thank you! It’s an ileostomy. The surgeon said the liquid is normal out of the belly...

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Discussion: Ostomy bag won't stick - fluid from belly button

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 13, 2024

I had my total colectomy 57 years ago. You should have no limitations You will be...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

Tomorrow is day 7 of Fleet enemas. Who ever dreamed of life with daily enemas to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020753/

Discussion: Rectal Stump Mucus causes extreme pressure and discomfort (no pain)

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

Thanks so much. I'll look at that discussion. I flush out the daily mucus using warm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016012/

Discussion: Rectal Stump Mucus causes extreme pressure and discomfort (no pain)

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

Hi Richard, sounds like you have a lot of experience with exercise, congratulations on the half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962447/

Discussion: Managing nutrition and hydration with exercise and athletic pursuits.

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

After 20 years of having IBS-D, then ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, a blocking stricture, I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900278/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

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