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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

I hear that potato chips are good at thickening output up but I don't know if...

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Discussion: Have an ileostomy: I'd like to learn how to slow down my bowel.

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Three mornings and three Fleet enemas. And now at different times during the day, I feel...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

I always change the bag first thing in the morning before having even a sip of...

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Discussion: Questions about managing a Stoma Pouch

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Hello, verol65, yes, this is an old post and to pick up sort of where this...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Great questions, @richardu1961. I think you may appreciate these 2 related discussions: - Ileostomates.. How much...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Yes add it to water and drink it all quickly as it turns to gel within...

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Discussion: Ileostomy reversal coming up - what will be my new normal?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I had a perforated bowel and then a reversal one year ago this month. I've lost...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2022

I was blessed to have only a temporary trach for little more than four months. The...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2022

@ltecato It seems like I cannot get one thing better before another flares. My husband has...

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Discussion: Looking for evidence that feeding tubes prevent aspiration pneumonia

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Sep 9, 2021

i can only sip on liquids otherwise they go straight into my ostmy bag and i...

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Discussion: Post Surgery pain and rectal area pressure

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 4, 2021

Hi Teresa, I'm sorry to say that I am still awaiting treatment for the fistula. The...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 1, 2021

Hello, when I first had surgery (perm ileostomy 2017) I was worried that everything would get...

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Discussion: Any advice as to pureed foods with an ileostomy?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

Thank you for your thoughtful response. I have been using an adhesive cleaner wipe that my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169611/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 18, 2020

@vicrud, welcome to Connect. Are you speaking about water retention with an ostomy? If yes, you...

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Newsfeed Post: Ostomate Runs Fastest Marathon Ever

Blog: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 30, 2019

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

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228369/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:30am

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