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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 Marc, Well I see you are from Ottawa so I would assume you would just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326570/

Discussion: Covid Fat After Colostomy...Safe Way To Loose Without Hernia Potential

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

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I could not deal with emptying the bag and everyone I tried leaked so I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290156/

Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: 3 days ago

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I have struggled with high output and dehydration, although not in conjunction with immunotherapy. I've had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1291386/

Discussion: Immunotherapy with ileostomy

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

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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

Posted: Mar 9 1:04pm

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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

Posted: Mar 8 9:59am

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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

Posted: Feb 2 3:45pm

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Hi, lrandall55! I have had a colostomy since September of 2015. "Pancaking" has been an issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254186/

Discussion: Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 9 4:53pm

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I will definitely start keeping track of my water intake. Probably don't drink enough. Thank you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228371/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:32am

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I've had an Ileostomy for 15 years. I carry a fanny pack with: 1. a collapsible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225636/

Discussion: New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 30 2:37pm

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