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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 find just the opposite the thicker my stool the more it pancakes. I use a...

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Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 8 9:16am

I use convetec two piece natura system, works great no leaks, have had very few rashes...

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Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 20 8:11am

Yes, with my urostomy it’s just urine. Sometimes, even though I have an ileostomy, where usually...

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Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 9 9:46am

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

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

New colostomy within last month. Experiencing pressure and burning sensation in rectum. No discharge. This is...

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Discussion: Colostomy problem: Rectal discharge 18 months out

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

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

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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