Hi everyone, this is my first time posting. I've had my ileostomy for 5.5 years now; it was supposed to be temporary, but COVID kicked in 6 months ago. I finally went in for a reversal, but then boom, I went into total respiratory failure, so my consultant is not for doing the reversal now. I have to say I've never gotten used to it and was so happy when I thought finally. So you can imagine my disappointment. I'm on quite a few meds for osteoporosis, depression, and chronic pain. I don't eat a lot, and still, I can't get rid of weight. I can't walk far due to fractures in my back, which gets me down big time. I just need help.

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Collin shares his top 3 tips on how to stay hydrated while living with an ostomy.
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If you've had a colostomy or ileostomy, you may experience some common food-related issues.
The good news is that you can avoid them with some small changes in your diet.
The good news is that you can avoid them with some small changes in your diet.