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I recently started using high output (I think they are urostomy bags) from coloplast and they've been a game changer. I don't empty at night at all a...

For the record I appreciate everything my wife does for me.. even the constructive criticism:) I wouldnt trade her for a million thousand dollars!

@veganostomy Salts. .. I haven't tried anything else... had a couple collecting dust and when I measured it was just a tad on the small size. I kind o...

I am! Going to see how tomorrow goes too because, currently, I have no signs that I should be changing it. So far im pretty excited and impressed. Cha...

I used the largest salts collar. It was pretty tight but got me 5 freaking days! For the last year and a half I've only done 2 days at best. I could h...

Hey all. Anyone know of a stoma collar or alternative for a stoma collar that is 45mm in diameter? Salts is limited to 41mm. I squeezed one on today...

I just passed out and haven't come to yet. Hope it heals well and quick. Do you have a guard? I have one but always forget to use it and find myself i...

Thanks John. I didn't know about that company. :)

So.. does that mean you are now st constant risk of prolapse? Or is this a one time deal kind of thing?

Very interested in this as I'm only getting 2 days mox now. Much better than the 3 changes a day I was getting for some time however. Anyway.. so fo...

Hopefully. :) Thanks

Thanks Eric.. Ya, Im planning on going in to talk to my GP soon about some things, Ill ask for something to help. So far a bottle of wine and a few ...

Hey Eric. My sleep problems center around just always being aware that I have a bag attached to my stomach as I move around. Also, I usually get up t...

I just dont sleep :) I haven't had a decent night sleep since I got this dang thing. Hopefully others have, and you will - but one of the things I di...

Hey Eric. Sorry to hear of the troubles. Thinking of ya and hoping for the best. Chris

Sorry to hear that malsgal. I totally understand. For the past few months I was changing 2-3 times a day, with the odd 4 changes a day. Totally destro...

Just an update on the sheets.. I've used a couple different kinds now, there are coloplast ones that are called a "plus" version.. a bit more expensiv...

I saw an et nurse at Mt Saini. I told her my ongoing issues and she suggested I try the sheets. It's interesting.. she had me put the Eakin down first...