Regarding odor issues, the literature provided by my ostomy nurse mentioned that cranberry juice can reduce output odor. I have since had a glass every morning and think it helps quite a bit. You can also get deodorant drops to put directly into the ostomy bag. They seem to have some sort of deterge...

Good luck with your colonoscopy.

stu wrote:Status Update. I have now received my first PM . Made my day.
Stu

See CRguy, you make good things happen around here, if it wasn't for your rant Stu would still be PM-less. We appreciate you. And we appreciate Stu also.

justin case wrote:

peanut_8 wrote:Thanks NWgirl

See there,
I thought Jimmy Carter was your Granddad I don't think they would let him in California, his brother drinks too much crappy beer
Regards,
Michael

LOL Around here we save the crappy beer for the beer can chicken.

I enjoy the good natured bantering as much as I enjoy beer can chicken.

Thanks NWgirl

Xeloda gives me diarrhea. Tried imodium, kaopectate, lomotil and fiber con tablets. All at the advice of my onc. I am able to control the diarrhea most successfully by taking the kaopectate and imodium together. It works so well, that I only need one imodium pill. Dr. B, my onc, said if that was not...

I'm on round 2 of 6 Xeloda treatments for stage 2a RC. Diahrrea has been a problem. Tried imodium, kaopectate and lomotil, with little success. I was really struggling to stay hydrated. Discussed the issue with my onc. His first suggestion was to take kaopectate and imodium together. Fortunately tha...

Half can of beer. Must dispose of the other half someway else.

Over here at the peanut household, we're big fans of beer can chicken. Gas grill. Over here at the Michael household, we're big fans of beer, with or without the chicken, butt chicken legs tonight on the gas grill will do. It will give me a chance to char some wieners 8) Michael Can't argue with th...

Over here at the peanut household, we're big fans of beer can chicken. Gas grill.

I hate it when people are like that. He does sound like a jerk. You deserve better than that.

I think it is really admirable how you have taken charge of your illness, arizona mom. IMO a cruise along the east coast sounds reasonable. Agree with coloradowalt, that trip insurance is a good idea.

Wonder what happens if patients decide to switch doctors?

Very sorry for your loss Patience.