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Hi Kevin, I wore my bag inside of my biking shorts and didn't have any problems. I could sort of adjust it so it wasn't right at the joint so my bag d...

@fred I noticed you mentioned you use Hollister 2 piece appliance in combination with a Coloplast protective seal because the Hollister barrier rings ...

Hi Cyrisse, I use Hollister 2 piece pouches. I haven't had my ileostomy very long but once my stoma healed it hasn't changed size. I am not sure what...

@dlkfiretruck Thanks for your input. My surgeon has already said we do testing before surgery to insure my muscles are going to work. I will definitel...

Thank you. I wish you all the best. I will be following your updates.

This was the perfect thread for me to read today. Thanks to everyone who has contributed their comments. I too have an ileostomy due to rectal cancer...

@veganostomy Eric, You mention partial blockage vs. full blockage, being still a rookie, how do I distinguish the difference? At times I have been wo...

I just saw this and I hope you have the answers you were looking for. I too have rectal cancer and the surgeon removed my rectum and reconnected my co...

Thanks, Liza and Eric, for the suggestions. I am sorry I didn't look through the resources before posting this question. I like all the ideas and do l...

Have you looked at Eric's video and article about stoma guards, I am only 2 1/2 months into my ileostomy journey and I ride bikes so I needed a stoma ...

Yes, I got one for Christmas and love it. I have made chicken fried tofu, fries, vegan mini corn dogs and fried okra are some of my regular things. I ...

I have a small soft throw pillow that I keep in my car and put it in front of me and buckle the seatbelt around me and the pillow and it keeps just en...

Thanks for the replies. Once I reached out to PayPal, they were able to get my refund. I am disappointed that I still don't have an Ostomy pouch. I wa...

Eric, Thanks for this video. I used the bag hanging method and stood in front of a mirror on a stand on the countertop. It will take a bit to learn to...

Thanks, Rachel. I use YL products and have Digize which I have used for stomach aches and constipation. I am a newbie here and still gathering helpful...

Thanks, Stella and Dona for your help. So far the wax barrier seems to be enough but my stoma still has a way to go before looking healed up. This tim...

Thanks, Stella for your input. Unfortunately, my husband couldn't be there when the nurse taught me to change my pouch. He is really good at helping w...

Thanks, this is helpful. I do think I may redo it later today. I have my supplies ordered so only have the ones I was sent home from the hospital with...