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Hi there, sorry to be late replying, and you may have already had your procedure. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767780/

Discussion: Ileostomy or stoma scope: What can I expect?

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

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I had a loop converted to straight after enduring a year and a half of excruciating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279875/

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

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

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Best wishes to you in your new life with an ostomy. I've had an ileal conduit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957424/

Discussion: Bladder Cancer: How is a urostomy connected?

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

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I would contact surgeon about the amount of fluid leaking from the belly button. That would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066950/

Discussion: Ostomy bag won't stick - fluid from belly button

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: May 13, 2024

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I had so many leaks for the first couple of months, frustrating isn't a strong enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328849/

Discussion: Ileostomy leaks and skin care

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Jan 1, 2021

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@mscheib2 I'm not aware of any product that is 100% breathable, although some of the tapes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516122/

Discussion: Reactive skin & ostomy supplies: Are there always solutions?

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Feb 27 8:26pm

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What do you mean by 'skin' prep? I use Coloplast all the time and I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091015/

Discussion: on coloplast pouches

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

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I would go along with the remeasure stoma and cut wafer appropriately. Are your wafers precut...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071504/

Discussion: The base of stoma covered by wafer: Remedy?

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: May 20, 2024

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Hi @blinken, I see this is your first post since joining. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316323/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: Nov 12, 2020

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Hi @katydid77, The best way to care for your peri-stomal skin is with water. When you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310001/

Discussion: Urostomy: How do you care for skin under the wafer?

Support Group: Ostomy & J-Pouch

Posted: May 9, 2020

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