Re: Multiple bag changes
Posted: 2019-01-29 16:33:35
Yes I am still here, I just don't check in as often. When were you diagnosed?Sparkplug wrote: 2019-01-23 10:02:38Hey Lee are you still on this board? Would love to chat with you I had the same type of cancernickolas wrote: 2019-01-10 18:13:12 For me, cheese will bulk me up. Prior to my diagnoses, I did BM's once a day in the morning. Only time I had diarrhea was when I was sick. Since radiation, my new normal is to start out firm stool output only to be followed up with liquid output. When I have liquid, i know I am done for the day. Only time that may change is if I eat cheese (like on Friday night pizza) then I don't go for up to 24 hrs. Of if I eat salad greens, especially spinach, I will be going liquid within an hour. Like clockwork.
Please note, I was diagnosed in 2004 with stage IIIC rectal cancer. Radiation was very hard on me, and is the primary reason I have a colostomy bag today. That bag gave me my life back following radiation. Know that there have been a lot of advancements since my radiation (mine was like 3 generations ago)
Sometimes, it's just finding your new normal. Good luck,
Lee
Lee