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I’ve had my ileostomy for three years I only walked about 3.4 miles a day. How...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I had a resection of my sigmoid and also had my cecum removed and resected (along...

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Discussion: Possible leak after resection with temp ileostomy?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

I have not had a trach, but my father did at the age of 75. We...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Dear Genevievee, To answer about zoom calls and water sports, I have a Passy-Muir valve to...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2022

Hello All, To update, I tried the Hood Stoma-Vent, and it was not for me. Here...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

@susanaz , To help with hydration, I add electrolyte drink mix to my water bottle. There...

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 12, 2022

I don’t swim because of concern about bacteria in the water . How many little kids...

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Discussion: Swimming with ostomy: Any recommendations?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 26, 2021

Hi Teresa. I met with a Colorectal specialist at UW Hospital in Madison, WI in February....

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Discussion: Has anyone had personal experience with rectovaginal fistula repair?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 29, 2021

Hi, lrandall55! I have had a colostomy since September of 2015. "Pancaking" has been an issue...

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Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 9 4:53pm

I’m a 72 year old female who has stage 3 kidney disease. I think that’s what...

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Discussion: How do you stick to your dietary plan when traveling for medical care?

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Dec 22, 2018

I left the hospital this afternoon with dr’s instructions to eat a colostomy diet( the regular...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 4, 2017

I will definitely start keeping track of my water intake. Probably don't drink enough. Thank you...

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

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

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

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

I have had the same problem since sigmoid removal. Have tried fiber, more water, and stool...

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Discussion: Constipation after colostomy reversal: Suggestions?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 23 9:25am

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

Here is another gem I have learned and perhaps I am nieve and y'all already know...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

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