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RE: Itchiness

I believe I have fully healed, no staining or leaking. If I use a moisturizer after shower around the area there is no itching…but if I forget to use...

3 years ago
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RE: Weight fluctuations

Also does using Imodium to slow down output thru intestines cause more absorption of calories and nutrients because food is not “rushing” thru the mic...

3 years ago
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RE: New Ileostomy

What about stoma barrier paste? This fills in any uneven skin areas/crevices..just a thought

4 years ago
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RE: Proctectomy completed

@bloodhound my anus sew up is going on 8 months..I can do most everything I used to, even ride my recumbent bike. But I am always cautious about sq...

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RE: Rough spell

The ostomy/hernia belt from nu image really fits tight around the flange, And u can adjust the tightness..this might help to keep it tight against sk...

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RE: Butt Rash

A little more pain in sew up area and a little more bleeding after 2months suddenly appear, this may be cause. Anyone else have this happen? There ar...

5 years ago
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RE: Rough spell

Maybe thickening things up would help? My surgeon said I could take as many as six Imodium per day

5 years ago
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RE: Peeing after APR surgery

Due to lack of absorption of water thru my missing colon, I drink more to make up for it and tend to urinate every couple of hours.

5 years ago
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RE: Peeing after APR surgery

@stella i wishi could try this, but it is very uncomfortable when they insert the foley. I can’t imagine doing this to myself 7 times a day, and e...

5 years ago
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