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It will be 4 years since my reversal and I followed my surgeon's instructions by continuing...

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 2 7:01pm

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I drink green tea twice a day. Eat a couple prunes. I ride my stationary bike...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228361/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 3 8:20am

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@apuakumamma, I'm sorry to hear you are doing so poorly nutritionally. I apologize for taking so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091406/

Discussion: Severe nutrition issues after LAR surgery and stoma reversal surgery

Support Group: Colorectal Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

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Thank you! It’s an ileostomy. The surgeon said the liquid is normal out of the belly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066963/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 13, 2024

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I had my total colectomy 57 years ago. You should have no limitations You will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030850/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

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Tomorrow is day 7 of Fleet enemas. Who ever dreamed of life with daily enemas to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020753/

Discussion: Rectal Stump Mucus causes extreme pressure and discomfort (no pain)

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 22, 2024

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Thanks so much. I'll look at that discussion. I flush out the daily mucus using warm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016012/

Discussion: Rectal Stump Mucus causes extreme pressure and discomfort (no pain)

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

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Hi Richard, sounds like you have a lot of experience with exercise, congratulations on the half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962447/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

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After 20 years of having IBS-D, then ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, a blocking stricture, I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900278/

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

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

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Hi @debnovie73, welcome. Nice tip regarding the wafers and bags. Given you history with hernias, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800375/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

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