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glenn.giroir
(@glenn-giroir)
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It's my 1st Stomaversary!  I'm certainly not being insensitive to anyone who has problems with their stomas, but it's been a good ride for me so for.  I have not had a single leak in this first year.  I did christen my bed once with an explosion, but that was my fault for being lazy.

I marvel at the journey from when my wife and I were, very timidly, dealing with my first few bag changes when we returned from the hospital to the confidence I now have in doing that job.  Still lots to learn, but here's to one year.  You guys are all great, and I thank you for sharing this year with me.       

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Ulcerative Colitis (1995)
Permanent Ileostomy (2019)
Doing what it takes to enjoy life to its fullest.


   
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(@john68)
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Many Happy Returns Glenn. On the  forum we deal with the ups and downs ostomates go through. We need to hear the way newbies have got on and your posts have been so valuable to many. It takes a few minutes to post a topic or experience but you could make a world of difference to someone. Well done Der lad 👍 here’s to many more years of good health 


ileostomy 31st August 1994 for Crohns


   
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(@squeakyandliza)
Joined: 7 years ago
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Happy Stomaversary Glenn!!  You have been such a great addition to this group. Thanks for all you have been sharing!!


-Liza
Ileostomy 6/18/2018
“May your day be bright and your bag be light.”


   
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sjlovestosing
(@sjlovestosing)
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Congrats, Glenn! And well done. It's good to hear success stories. It offers newbies hope that things will get better for them.

Stella

P S. Love the picture! I quite agree. Ostomies do save lives!



   
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LLNorth
(@llholiday)
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Happy stomaversary! 


Colostomy 4/30/18.
I love the smell of coffee in the morning. It smells like .... victory.


   
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 LK
(@dlkfiretruck)
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Awesome News Glen!!! Its been a ride we all know of, but leak free....that's a major freaking accomplishment!!! Lol!  Good for you teach!!!  May 2021 be just  as boring!!   


Linda


   
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