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I had my colon removed + j-pouch in 1987, and a permanent ileostomy in 2003 1....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246550/

Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 27 10:41am

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Hi! I had a bowel resection and colostomy on September 21 after two weeks of hospitalization...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169513/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Oct 3, 2018

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Hi, it’s terrifying whenever one has to have surgery. I’m sorry that you are going through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341334/

Discussion: What is life like living with an Ileorectal Anastomosis?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 5 5:55am

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My husband cuts everything he eats very small and then chews it very well. He also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330373/

Discussion: ileostomy blockage

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 19 8:19am

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Hi. I had the surgery you're having (TC-IRA) 2 years ago in August. It was robotic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341818/

Discussion: What is life like living with an Ileorectal Anastomosis?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 5 4:22pm

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It probably is a good idea to leave the skin uncovered, but the Ostomy nurse said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344528/

Discussion: Skin problems under Ostomy appliance

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: 5 days ago

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I agree, Chew, Chew, Chew, and stay hydrated. If you decide you would like some foods...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330511/

Discussion: ileostomy blockage

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 19 10:28am

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Chewing until liquified in my mouth helped me. If you can, just use your own saliva...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330471/

Discussion: ileostomy blockage

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 19 9:54am

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I'm assuming you received nutrition via the NG (naso-gastric?) tube. I had a hemi-colectomy because of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347026/

Discussion: Nervous about Reversal Surgery

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: 1 day ago

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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 8:33pm

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