Hello everyone! I just joined this group and am happy to be here. My ostomy journey started in March of 2022 when dx with stage 3 rectal cancer. I had an ileostomy at that time which was very challenging for the first several months! Convex wafers were the game changer for me! After 1 1/2 years of trying to have a reversal several times, I was able to have it done in Aug. of 2023. I then had an issue with LARS which was no picnic but I was doing my best until July of 2024 when I developed a rectovaginal fistula. Yup! It’s as bad as it sounds! Another surgery for permanent colostomy in August of 2024. When I had my ileostomy, I never took a tub bath which I love. Do you all take baths? How long can you stay in the water? Does your wafer lift on the edges? How warm can the water be? We also have a pool and want to start enjoying that again next summer! Any ideas and input appreciated!! Sorry for the long entry! It’s been a long 2 1/2 yrs!!! 😩

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If you've had a colostomy or ileostomy, you may experience some common food-related issues.
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