LAX Airport went well, TSA efficient, Stoma behaving itself. Soon I was landing in Miami. I must say... I have never walked so far to baggage claim. Then a marathon to the rental car center, lugging my luggage. Thank goodness I'm in fair shape. Three-quarters of the moving sidewalks were out of order. It rained hard when I pulled onto the Florida Turnpike. Soon it faded to glorious darkening c ...

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I'm still new to having a colostomy bag and trying to figure out my life. I have stage 4 colon cancer and also breast cancer. I currently am feeling fairly normal and healthy, a little tired. Pre-surgery and diagnosis, I was pretty active. I love swimming and had just got this cool paddle board. While I'm still feeling good, I'd like to keep doing the things I love. Any advice? Any good ...

New member/colostomy recipient (5/25/21) here. Hi!
My doc said that my remaining 4" of rectum would collect mucus. Shortly after I got home from the hospital, a blob of mucus landed in the toilet, but only that once.
Frequently, I have a powerful urge to eliminate normally from the rectum, but no means to do so. It feels like I'm going to soil my drawers, but nothing ever happens. Is this norm ...