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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

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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

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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

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@vicrud, welcome to Connect. Are you speaking about water retention with an ostomy? If yes, you...

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

Newsfeed Post: Ostomate Runs Fastest Marathon Ever

Blog: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 30, 2019

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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

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Yes, drinking plenty of fluids and getting enough fiber is so important. Don’t limit yourself to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227886/

Discussion: Constipation, gas and cramping year after reversal surgery: Normal?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 2 4:03pm

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964851/

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253084/

Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 8 9:16am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241260/

Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 20 8:11am

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207291/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 9 5:56am

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