Congratulations! That is a wonderful milestone.
I understand how you feel about it being like letting go of a safety net.

To your health!

Cancerfighterswife, I am having similar issues (clustering, pain, having to "push" to eliminate) so I thought I'd post so I can keep up with any comments, and maybe offer some ideas. EDIT: I realize now this doesn't really relate to the original poster's issue, but I'm going to leave it he...

Happy holidays --- wishing you all comfortable, happy holidays!

I don't think I have any suggestions to offer -- I came here because I am having the same issue since ileo reversal. I find it very embarrassing and sometimes physically uncomfortable at work (in a quiet office, meetings, etc.) and, to a lesser extent, with friends. I don't remember ever having this...

Awesome! Thank you for posting!!!! Enjoy your celebration, today and every day.

I have had something noted as consistent with a bone island on all of my scans. The fact that your report said that is was "stable compared to previous scan" is a good sign. It's probably been there all along but just hadn't been mentioned in the previous reports. But discussing with your ...

Oh, I am really sorry to read this news. My condolences to her family and dear friends, including all the ones she found and supported here.

Very sad to see the news, and also touched to see how big of an impact Marco had here. I have been thinking of Marco the past few days and, on some level, may have been avoiding logging into the forum because I didn't want to see the inevitable news. My sincere condolences go out to Marco's family, ...

Here's Marco's address (copied from a previous post):

Marco Montesissa
via voltri 6
20142 milano
Italy

Good luck on Monday -- hoping it turns out to be nothing too concerning, and glad you are getting it promptly checked out.

Hi Marco -

I hope you are not in pain. I'm so touched you got my postcard, I wasn't sure you would be alert to see it. I'm not sure I mentioned it on my postcard, but I hope to travel to Italy for the first time next Spring. I will think of you.

Hugs,
L.

Congrats!

Marco,

I've been thinking of you. I'm happy to see your latest update and am glad that you can still see how many of us are sending you strength and peace and love.

xoxo

That's a good point to get an accurate weigh-in each time -- have her remove her shoes as well. I saw a nutritionist (specializing in cancer patients and affiliated with my treatment center) before I started chemo. She recommended getting plenty of protein and suggested a high-quality whey protein s...

I hear ya! I am happy to no longer have "the bag" (the temp. ileostomy was causing me a lot of ongoing skin issues despite trying all sorts of wafers and seals). But now I find myself sitting on the toilet so long that my hips and rear end hurt, and my feet go to sleep! :? I think I am act...