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I’m really sorry to hear about the ongoing challenges you’re facing with runny, pasty stools and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295350/

Discussion: What helps improve stools after surgery and ostomy removal?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

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Bathe as in the bathtub? I would give a million dollars to take a bath but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253973/

Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Mar 9, 2025

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I developed a red rash too and it itched like crazy. I went to see my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253134/

Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

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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 & J-Pouch

Posted: Feb 2, 2025

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On the particular issue of 2 bags, below is an exchange from Inspire.com. if you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119805/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery to remove anus, rectum and bladder? 2 ostomies?

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

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@apuakumamma, I'm sorry to hear you are doing so poorly nutritionally. I apologize for taking so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091406/

Discussion: Severe nutrition issues after LAR surgery and stoma reversal surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

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I received my stoma 5 years ago and what has worked for me, since my skin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169558/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Sep 30, 2019

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As much as I love doctors they may not know how to live with a colostomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169444/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Dec 4, 2017

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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 & J-Pouch

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 & J-Pouch

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

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