Hi everyone
I'm TC
I would like to know if anyone has taken the weight loss jags
I have a colostomy and proctitis in the rectal stump
Hartman's OPP in September 2023
patriciacampbell802
Jul 19, 2025 4:03 pm
Jimky 1
Jul 19, 2025 4:24 pm
I have traveled lots of times, and all I can say is watch what you eat and drink before your flight. I tend not to eat much, maybe a bit of toast and a coffee.
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patriciacampbell802
Jul 19, 2025 4:35 pm
Thanks Jinky
I've been away quite a few times now. With no bother at all
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Jo 🇦🇺
Jul 20, 2025 12:19 am
Has auto-correct replaced jabs with jags, perhaps?
Do you mean drugs like Ozempic? Unless you have diabetes (for which these drugs are intended), I personally wouldn't take any injection for weight loss. Research the side effects, of which there are many, including gastrointestinal diseases (not great for an ostomate).
Eat less, move more, no big pharma required!
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Jo 🇦🇺
Jul 21, 2025 12:46 am
If your doc thinks it's OK, no worries.
There have been previous posts about weight loss drugs and the ostomate; the one below had the most replies. Good luck!
https://www.meetanostomate.org/discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=34561
Jo 🇦🇺
Jul 21, 2025 1:14 am
Another post I found about this issue with a warning about Ozempic "horse face."
https://www.meetanostomate.org/discussion-forum/viewtopic.php?t=31598