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Topics: 9 / Replies: 689
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RE: Rectum stump removal

Wow sorry to hear this John . I only know you from here on the forum where we met few years ago . You have always had a big heart and been willing to ...

15 hours ago
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RE: What is your occupation?

Good Morning Chelly I was a IBEW Electrician for 30 years . I was forced to retire when I first got sick with Colitis since it was to hard to work ...

4 months ago
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RE: Grateful for this forum

Just wanna add this . I joined VO 6 years ago after receiving my Stoma (Norman) as I call him . I too like you granddayout perfer to rinse my bag just...

5 months ago
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RE: How long does your two piece appliance last?

GM Kristen I used to go 4 to 5 days but sometimes skin would get some and some leaks of course in the middle of the night . I now do 2 to 3 days and...

5 months ago
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RE: No Reversal

GM Jillian Sometimes the decisions we are left with can be hard . The one we choose is not always the one we really want . But you have made your ch...

12 months ago
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RE: After 5 years Im starting to pass some poo via my rectum

GM Robert I had my colon removed 9 years ago but small intestine connected straight to rectum . 7 years ago recieved my Ileostomy (Norman) and havin...

12 months ago
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RE: In the shower

Good Morning all When I first received my Stoma in 2016 I bought a shower cap specifically to cover my pouch . It didn't work water still got in. S...

1 year ago
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RE: Attention Ladies & Gentlemen...

Cancer sucks ! Any and all kinds . A lot of us have been touched with it either friend , family or self . I pray for everybody affected by it . ?

1 year ago
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RE: How rude!!

Good Morning Chelly You handled that very tactfully . I always try to be polite and nice too but sometimes.....

1 year ago
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RE: Rinsing

GM I kinda mix it up while rinsing mostly just getting the bulk of output at the bottom half of the bag. But if needed I'll squish the water around...

1 year ago
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RE: Wipes

Hi Chelly. I too rinse and wipe with toilet paper . I use 2 ply with 4 squares works well . I carry a couple pieces with me just in case and I car...

1 year ago
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RE: A Special Member

Thanks for posting this John . Thank you Stella for all your input and insight . I will be praying for you Stella and your family .

2 years ago
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RE: Proctectomy completed

Hey Rick I just had proctectomy surgery on the 11th of February . Sounds like you are having issues even after 8 months sorry this is happening for y...

2 years ago
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RE: Using water to flush out pouch

Good Morning everybody I also rinse everytime I empty if possible with maybe 4 -6 oz of water . It just makes me feel like things are cleaner . I al...

2 years ago
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RE: In need of prayers

Hi Stella . Was looking through here and saw you're message . I am sending prayers for you and your husband . Stay positive ?

2 years ago
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RE: Shaving stoma hair

Hey Rick . Like Eric mentioned do you use the remover wipes ? I do they work good for me at getting ride of the residue . While in the shower I use th...

3 years ago
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RE: Nuts

I too was told at the hospital a bunch of what not to eat . For me that was alot of things I normally eat . I'm not much for veggies always been more ...

3 years ago
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RE: Need for prayers

Sending prayers ? hope all turns out good

3 years ago
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RE: Befuddled Newbie

Hey Alida you are in the right spot for sure . I have had my Ileostomy since 2016 . I have learned a lot here with Eric's site (VO) and the help of ev...

3 years ago
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RE: COVID vaccine

Hey there Lad (John) and all . I joined the ranks also had my first shot last Saturday . Very efficient place . Took longer to wait the 15 minutes th...

3 years ago
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