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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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