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TonyH ... How are you & Shiela doing? I hope its still a bit better everyday. How did that doughnut do? I tend to avoid the yeast risen doughn...

@chelly ... So, you've got your hospital bed & they are running IV! That's a great start! I always feel so much better after IV. I am rooting...

@chelly QUIZ to follow... This Is So Good! Chelly, im glad to know he's going to do the scan & try & figure things out for you! Is you...

@squeakyandliza ... I'm sorry I'm a bit late! I remember your battle for life story & you went through so much Liza!! You are a true survivor! ...

@veganostomy I used to love hot air popcorn poppers until after I made a big bowl for my kids & their friends for a movie night... at the bottom o...

@chelly ... thats really no way to live, but I think it's a very common fear, especially in the first year or two. Its important to have a "go bag" r...

Amy, I fogot the salad thing. My guts are fussy! After my stoma, I missed salads fiercely & fresh veggies & dip. Some things I've learned... ...

Hey Glenn, it's good to hear from you again! Its been a while but, so nice you checked in. Don't be a stranger!!! I too am eternally grateful for...

Good question Amy! I really understand your hesitation to try different things. The thought of a pouch coming off or leaking at an inconvenient time...

Chelly, this is what I love about Eric's/our VO! You can get answers here from others who've experienced the same issues & tips for making thing...

@tony-h ... "the polite term!" Gotcha'! Lol, thank-you for clarifying that for me. I come from a rather long line of long marriages & healthy p...

@tony-h, Shiela l& all ... That's great news Tony! I'm happy for you both! Did I understand right, that Shiela also has an ostomy? You mention...

@llholiday ... I used to use the barrier rings from the start of my ostomy. Then after reading here, I decided one day to try it without & I fou...

Hey TonyH ... The two of you must be feeling the exhaustion of Shielas time in Hospital. I hope all is well and the drain is working the way it shou...

Trisha... Hi! Welcome to VO! I know it's very frustrating having a stoma that's hard to measure & cut a hole for. After about 8 years, I started...

@arichards159 ... Hello Amy ! Its so good to see you popping in here! I really mean that! I was starting to worry. We had a young man some time ag...

@tigerlily... I'm sorry, my bad. I did forget to mention HERE, that it was a pay to join site. $49.99 ** twice ** if you want the full "benefit." Ug...

Hey, Amy... there's also a group called... MeetAnOstoMate MeetAnOstoMate.org There's lots of younger people there in the same boat..

@chelly .. Chelly! Yes, you did too much right away, but I totally get it! When you're living alone, you have no choice! So, now, let the floors go...

Eric... its been so windy here too! The sun has been hot in temps above 80°f. . . If you're looking for your misplaced summer, its here!! I've bee...