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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

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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

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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

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I’m a month out from the reversal and I’m feeling pretty good. First tip. Buy some...

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

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Bladder Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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@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

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