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RE: What's Your Weather Like

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...

1 day ago
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RE: Fourth hospitalization since December

@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...

2 days ago
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RE: Fourth hospitalization since December

@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...

3 days ago
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RE: Thanks Squeaky

@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! ...

3 days ago
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RE: Too scared to try

@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...

4 days ago
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RE: Too scared to try

@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...

6 days ago
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RE: Too scared to try

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... ...

6 days ago
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RE: Hello Again

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...

6 days ago
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RE: Too scared to try

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...

6 days ago
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RE: Fourth hospitalization since December

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...

1 week ago
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RE: What's Your Weather Like

@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...

1 week ago
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RE: What's Your Weather Like

@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...

1 week ago
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RE: How to Change an Ostomy Appliance (w/ video)

@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...

1 week ago
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RE: What's Your Weather Like

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...

2 weeks ago
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RE: How to Change an Ostomy Appliance (w/ video)

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...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Looking for young ostomates

@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...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Looking for young ostomates

@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...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Looking for young ostomates

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

3 weeks ago
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RE: Fourth hospitalization since December

@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...

3 weeks ago
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RE: What's Your Weather Like

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...

3 weeks ago
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