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madrikh52
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RE: Crazy experience

I'm going to start Hyperbaric O2 treatments next week for radiation damage. I'm excited and hopeful. It's at a local medical clinic and I will be in t...

5 years ago
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RE: Rectal stump removal questions

My experience is a bit different. I have a permanent colostomy as a result of colorectal cancer. My rectum was not removed because of having radiation...

5 years ago
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RE: Pancaking: A Headache for Ostomates since the 1800's (w/ video)

Lori, I had a horrible time with this at first too. Here are a few things that made a world of difference. I now use a convex wafer- like Eric mention...

6 years ago
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RE: Tips for chemo induced cold intolerance

Great tips! I am several years out from chemo and still have trouble with my fingers and toes. I buy toe warmers that stick to my socks, for use insid...

6 years ago
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RE: Proctolectomy Diary

I'm also glad to hear you're making good progress and getting back to "normal" life (whatever that is!!). Good idea to take things slow. Best to you! ...

6 years ago
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RE: Proctolectomy Diary

Has anyone heard from Sasquatch lately? I've been thinking of him and wondering how his recovery is progressing. Marci

6 years ago
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RE: Proctolectomy Diary

Thanks for the update Sasquatch. I was sending you thoughts and prayers today while on my walk. This surgery is also in my future, so I greatly appre...

6 years ago
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RE: Rectal Stump Removal

I have had 2 bowel resections due to colorectal cancer. My colostomy was placed during the 2nd resection. After my first surgery I had about 2 months...

6 years ago
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RE: Ready to try OstoEZ vent but have questions

Thanks Eric. Yes, IBS is frustrating but not anything like IBD. When I don't take magnesium and vitamin C my output gets very thick and leads to pan...

6 years ago
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RE: Ready to try OstoEZ vent but have questions

First, thanks for the replies. I won't answer every question that was asked in the replies, because most are covered in my original post. I will see i...

6 years ago
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RE: Healing the Skin around the Stoma - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)

Hi Sandra, I want to reply because I have had ongoing skin issues for more than 2 years. I have had my colostomy since 2013. In August of 2016, my per...

6 years ago
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RE: Rectal Stump Removal

Hey Sasquatch, It makes a lot of sense that you're feeling a bit nervous. Prior to my planned surgery on July 24th, I was very anxious. I will certain...

6 years ago
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RE: ballooning bag is making me crazy

Thank you everyone for the ideas and suggestions! I truly appreciate it. I am going to try only one thing at a time, so for now I have stopped taking ...

6 years ago
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RE: Rectal Stump Removal

I will be following this thread. I was scheduled to have my rectal stump removed and be sutured closed on July 24th but cancelled my surgery. I have d...

7 years ago
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RE: Tobacco Warning Labels: Offensive to Ostomates?

Like Jattzl, I found the ad offensive but after reading Eric's opinion, didn't have to look far to figure out why. I have had my colostomy for over 5 ...

7 years ago
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