Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a stage 4 colon cancer patient who had an ileostomy reversal that resulted in incontinence, pain, and burning. The patient is now scheduled to have a colostomy placed and is seeking advice on eating habits and quality of life with a colostomy.

Advice and Insights:
- A colostomy may offer better management and control of life with a stoma, especially if suitable for irrigation.
- With an ileostomy, output is more liquidy and may lead to essential salts deficiency, while with a colostomy, hydration is easier.
- Foods to avoid with a colostomy include those that cause odor, wind, and blockage. Coloplast website provides lists of such foods.
- Both ileostomy and colostomy have their own pluses and minuses, and individuals may prefer certain characteristics of one over the other.
- Consider hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation proctitis, as it can be effective and non-invasive for radiation injury.
- Some individuals prefer a colostomy over an ileostomy due to better eating habits and fewer issues, and recommend wearing a support belt to prevent hernias.
- Wishing the patient luck on their upcoming surgery and a quick recovery.