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Hey Rick ... my stoma hangs a good 1 1/2" to 2 inches past the skin level. I agree it should be mandatory teaching for surgeons to make a stoma at lea...

Liza... I'm sure you'll do great! Have a wonderful time!

GoatHerder, Thank you for making us aware of Tonys situation. Tony, you can count on my prayers for you as well. I'm so sorry to hear this has be...

Oh yes!! My 1st five years after ostomy was a disaster as far as I'm concerned! My hubby died a quick 5 months after my ileostomy & he was my only...

Hey Laurie... I'm so sorry to hear you experienced all that "fifth ring of hell" blockage stuff, glad you were able to skip the NG Tube. So not fun a...

Hello... Good questions! I asked Hollister about this one time over samples. They said the pouch's were good for 5 years. During a long hosp. stay rec...

Jillian ... I love Garbonzo /Chick Peas & all beans. There are some I've had to weed out like red kidney beans. I recently tossed together a one p...

@kirsten ... Not crazh at all! I did'nt want to make my response too long above, but bcuz my stoma it a good 1 to 1 1/2" long, I can wrap it in toi...

@granddayout ... Such a Great name you have Linda & so nice to meet you! The world of food is going to open up a lot in the near future for you! O...

@squeakyandliza ...Thank you Liza. I always have a good supply of Gatorade, the blue one & recently the green apple one in my fridge & even in...

@kirsten ... Hey Kirsten... its hard when your stoma won't let you have a quiet pouch change let alone a chance to clean the skin. When my stoma chan...

@granddayout ... I am one who believes pickled anything should be Food Group all on its own joy! Lol! I have an ileostomy & a fridge shelf dedic...

@kirsten ... Welcome to VO!! So glad you found us! I'm Linda from smokey B.C. I'm 65 & have 7 grands & my ileostomy is almost 15 yrs young! I ...

@tony-h ... Tony, you made me laugh & I kind of needed a chuckle today! Thank you!! Like Eric, I'm not one to point out or gawk at others clot...

@KRISTA SOBOTNIK ... Hi Krista!! Welcome to VO! I agree with Eric, just to be sure there is nothing going on with skin pressure & whatever else c...

Jillian ... Hi! I know it's frustrating having to wade through things that affect us & things that don't. My Vit. B12 has been defficient for 8...

@cat-momma ... Oh my gosh Laurie, your heart is breaking & aching all in one shot. I'm so sorry your going through all you've been thru with your...

Oh my goodness!!! What a champ you are. Yes, wear the whites again if they make you feel closer to normal & more like yourself, its well worth it...

@cat-momma ...Ballooning was my huge issue with my ileostomy as well. It became frustrating & embarassing in the day & robbed me of sleep so...

Interesting article!! Thank you for posting this & the link as well. I hope your friend heals well without further complications.