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