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Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938786/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/724500/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634134/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613849/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/330264/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326211/

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...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/379184/

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Blog: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 30, 2019

I have diet restrictions that seem to contradict each other. I will take snacks with me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235278/

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

Support Group: Just Want to Talk

Posted: Dec 19, 2018

Wow- 3 liters of water you must drink non stop? Scary and sorry to hear you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031521/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 11, 2024

I had complete complete colostomy 46 years You can do anything you want to do For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030830/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

We’re all about the same age. I’m 65 and vegan for 9 years. But after my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963349/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

My doctor said to stop taking fiber when she told me it was ok to take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938764/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I drink every time I pass the fridge water spout, whenever I’m thirsty or when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937125/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Thanks for asking. I’m now taking Miralax everyday. It’s working and has no taste which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933021/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

I've had my ileostomy for 21 years and before that I had a j-pouch for 15...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920904/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Thank you for your reply. I do have the deep convex pouch. I like it better...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920106/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

I've found that 64 ounces is not nearly enough for me after getting my ileostomy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919094/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

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