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A member asked:

How to get fit at the club again after ileostomy? embarassed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Exercise: Once you re completely recovered here are no restrictions. O one can see your stoma. Don't let it low you down.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/17/2014

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