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Posted: Feb 2 7:01pm

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

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:20am

@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

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Hi @debnovie73, welcome. Nice tip regarding the wafers and bags. Given you history with hernias, I...

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Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Dear Mindy, You are a miracle, for sure. Wow, you literally passed away. Thank God, you...

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Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2022

I would love to hear from anyone who is living around having a permanent tracheostomy. Can...

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Discussion: Living with a trach (tracheostomy), need advice.

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

I am looking for advice on constipation after a colostomy (8 wks out). Can I eat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690528/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 17, 2022

Good luck on your upcoming appointment! Staying hydrated is a challenge for me. I will always...

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Discussion: Stress Management for Cancer: Free online course from Mayo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 11, 2022

Considering that having the large intestines removed, which is a key organ for absorbing water into...

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Discussion: Ileostomates.. How much water do you drink in a day?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 21, 2021

Hi! It was a great Sunday. Awesome 5k time and 47k steps!! Ok, I put my...

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Discussion: Ileostomates.. How much water do you drink in a day?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 8, 2021

The best place to get information on what to eat after surgery is UOAA website. They...

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Discussion: Appetite Satiety: Normal to feel full after a small amount of food?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2021

I received my stoma 5 years ago and what has worked for me, since my skin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169558/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

As much as I love doctors they may not know how to live with a colostomy,...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 4, 2017

On the particular issue of 2 bags, below is an exchange from Inspire.com. if you have...

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Discussion: Anyone had surgery to remove anus, rectum and bladder? 2 ostomies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

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