I am sorry to read about your wife's fistula. I had a recto vaginal fistula caused by delayed radiation damage. Mine developed after ileostomy takedown. It was horrific to deal with. A few weeks after the fistula occured, I had surgery to attempt a repair, as well as an colostomy placed. I had a gre...

Vern, I am now 1 year out from completing HBO treatment. I went Mon thru Fri for 90 days. I spent about 2 1/2 hours at the treatment center each day. While in the oxygen tank, you cannot have any deodorant, make up, hair spray etc. It was very helpful. 4 months after completing the HBO, I had my thi...

I have been faithfully reading this forum for over 2 years, and I appreciate the wealth of information you all offer. I am wondering if anyone has experienced having a 2nd ostomy takedown? Over a year ago I had an ileostomy takedown which went well until I developed a r.v. Fistula. I had to have a c...

I too am suffering the TRAUMATIC effects of a rectovaginal fistula. Mine is a result of delayed radiation damage. It seems like this is a side effect that is not talked about very much, my Radiation Oncologist never mentioned delayed effects. I'm sure you'll agree it is HORRIBLE! With all the other ...