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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...

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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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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...

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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

Bathe as in the bathtub? I would give a million dollars to take a bath but...

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Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 9 1:04pm

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

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 2 3:45pm

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

I developed a red rash too and it itched like crazy. I went to see my...

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Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 8 9:59am

I use coloplast extended wear wafers, they hold up.

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I’m facing the same (Total Colectomy) and not sure what to expect. Will I be able...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Water is always a good drink and many cases the best available.

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Discussion: Recommended nutritional drinks

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

Still in the hospital, due to an infection and low blood pressure, was in the ICU...

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Discussion: Colostomy questions: Adhesion to other organs and odds of survival

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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