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Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 14, 2023

Hi, I hope I have included as much as I could remember. Take a deep breaths...

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Discussion: Preparing for upcoming colostomy surgery-any clues on what to expect?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Hi @colleenyoung It went really well. There was a lot of discussion about traveling by airplane,...

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Discussion: Traveling with an Ostomy

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

I use converted wafers and pouches. The biggest change was when they went to predict for...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

I take a snack or two to keep me from getting to hungry. Green grapes or...

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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: Sep 23, 2020

Katydid responded thoroughly, I would like to add a few thoughts. First the Gastro mds are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/311164/

Discussion: Bladder cancer: Is a stoma the same as an ostomy?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 19, 2020

I have a friend who is experiencing water retention. Has had heart checked and nothing unusual...

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Newsfeed Post: Ostomate Runs Fastest Marathon Ever

Blog: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 30, 2019

Having had an ileostomy for 50 years, I believe I've tried just about every skin barrier...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

My spouse has a urostomy following removal of his bladder, etc., due to bladder cancer. He...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 28, 2018

In 2013 my husband's aorta dissected and he had three emergency operations. During the third one...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 3, 2018

How many of you rinse your bag with warm water before you empty it? Makes cleaning...

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Discussion: Anyone had a loop ileostomy converted to one single end?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 9 5:56am

Thanks for asking! 😊 I came home Monday afternoon, after 4 nights in hospital. I cannot...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

I agree that the Ivory soap works great Also use the adhesive remover I know if...

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Discussion: Has anyone using ostomy pouches experienced rashes and itching?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Five days of Fleet enemas now, and the last two have produced pretty much nothing. But...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

Do what you enjoy doing. Also, perhaps consult with your gastroenterologist or GP for the type...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958872/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

Hi everyone, I just found this forum, I can see posts were mostly in 2021, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946215/

Discussion: Radical Cystectomy: Would like to hear the experiences of others

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

Thank you. I too like the coloplast convex pouch. I was given a tip to turn...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I have copious mucus from my rectal stump since immediately after my sigmoid colostomy surgery. The...

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Discussion: Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 29, 2023

Its summertime (or almost) here in the northern hemisphere, and some of us are looking to...

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Discussion: Swimming with ostomy: Any recommendations?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 7, 2023

@neetneet, I too suffer with a lot of mucus, but mine is from radiation treatment. Then,...

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

Support Group: Head & Neck Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2023