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Hi Eric... thank you for trying to find a resolve for my issue. I decided to post here In case someone else knows another way to help me, rather my ph...

Hi Laurie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend & mentor! It always shocks me that in today's way and knowledge available & with technolog...

Hi Tony !! Nice to hear from you! I hope you've all been in as good health as possible! When I used rings, I had huge difficulty removing them off ...

@tony-h ... Thank you so much Tony! Waiting is hard, but it's all part of the process. The way I see it, the quicker they respond, the bigger the pr...

Hi Alex... I'm wondering if you have a prolapse at this time ? When I had mine, on 2 occasions, I layed down & over a few hours time watched as m...

Tony... That's great news! It's always nice to heal well & in a good time line from a big surgery!! John... tattoo... you first! Lol... On t...

Hi Francine... Welcome to VO! My appoligies. I wish I could help you with this but I think you need someone with a similar stoma situation. Howev...

@alexanderuk ... Hi Alex, I'm so sorry to hear you are having these reactions & required yet another surgery!! Though I'm sure blood tests have...

@jdanh ... Yes, I think those of us that have been dealing with leaks are all pretty much fed up beyond measure with leaks & Hollister. My last c...

@john68 ... maybe "older" is a symptom too! Haha! I'm glad to hear you are managing & being managed well John. I think about you so often. Yes,...

Hello Eric... I can't seem to post pictures. I've tried a few days now & its just not happening. There's 2 pics that I'd like to post & though...

@tony-h ... I think this is good news! My sister had her gallbladder removed during covid, after way too long of putting up with symptoms & dela...

Hi Ryan... Yes, there is pain associated with needing & then having the surgery for a stoma and then recovery time. No one here will lie to you ...

Nbnorth ... I appologize for not being able to respond, (vision issues), but you have good advice from (Laurie), Tigerlily, I can't help but wonder ho...

Hi Becky & welcome to VO! YOU'RE SAFE HERE & Have folks who understand & will share their stories if we think it will help you. But know...

@veganostomy Thank you Eric! I was joking about the scotch tape...lololol, could you imagine?!!! Lolol Is the Gorilla Tape a thick type of tape ?...

@veganostomy ... Thank you Eric, thats a good point!! I've moved on to duct tape AND, lol, electricians tape. I have presently been trying duct tap...

@tony-h ... oh Tony, that is really GREAT news!! I'm waiting on an appointment with a GI Specialist now. So...lol, yes, please give a review on the...

@chelly ... Hang in there Chelly, it will take time to correct what your body is doing bcuz of lack of vitamins. Just keep in touch with your GP or...

Hi Chelly... I hear your frustration loud & clear!! Having your health keep you on that proverbial Yoyo, adds to the exhaustion & upset your ...