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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227870/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 2 3:45pm

I have struggled with high output and dehydration, although not in conjunction with immunotherapy. I've had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291386/

Discussion: Immunotherapy with ileostomy

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Apr 27 4:42pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254186/

Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 9 4:53pm

I could not deal with emptying the bag and everyone I tried leaked so I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290156/

Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Apr 26 8:00am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225636/

Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 30 2:37pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228371/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:32am

I use coloplast extended wear wafers, they hold up.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031661/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030266/

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.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979829/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955953/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918487/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854218/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838551/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700987/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700775/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/670163/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665307/

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....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605581/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 29, 2021

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169443/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 4, 2017

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

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