I've found this book very helpful. I have permanent colostomy bag (since Jan,2012) and have had much trouble and pain with intestinal blockage issues, but thankfully improving of late. "The New...
In addition - I've been drinking lots of Green tea, and chamomile tea, with plenty of honey. Which also contributes to the recommended 64 ounces per day of hydration. Not to mention keeping bottled...
Yes, taking laxatives causes dehydration. And dehydration can cause hardened stools contributing to blockage. But if the blockage is painful laxatives might be the only resort to getting relief. But...
Indeed, I had an x-ray and a ct-scan taken of the alleged blockage. But it's not a complete blockage. The theory is that after surgery some small intestine has slipped into the cavity left by the...
I've had a colostomy bag since Jan 2012, after rectal cancer surgery, but in the past month or so I've been having lots of stomach pain no matter what I eat or drink. Stomach bloats etc. Went to...
You guys are all great, and I like the straight-talk summerstorm, et al. You've made me accept my fate really. Changed my way of thinking. Thank you. How do I keep you all in a group, close? I'm in...
Thanks for the helpful replies. In regard to the surgery, I do feel confident about the surgeon. He's young (and brilliant imo) and would do the operation laparoscopically utilizing the latest...
5 years after my radiation for rectal cancer, a large tumor has grown back and I’m facing major surgery that will result in a permanent colostomy bag and I don’t know what to do. But really there are...