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May 12, 2022

Seeking advice on irrigation for colostomy

This topic is about someone who has had a colostomy since June 5, 2019, and is thinking about starting colostomy irrigation. They are curious about other people's experiences with this procedure and are seeking advice.

Here are some helpful insights and advice:

1. The person has already looked through older discussions on the forum to gather information.
2. They plan to talk to their surgeon about irrigation at the end of June, hoping it will significantly improve their quality of life.
3. It's a good idea to search the forum's archive for past discussions, as there are many detailed threads about irrigation.
4. Colostomy irrigation can be a great way to manage output, and if you meet the medical criteria, it might be worth trying.
5. There are experienced users on the forum who are happy to help newcomers with the process, so don't hesitate to reach out when you're ready.
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