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Liza...my goodness! I'm catching up here due to overly cranky eyes. So sorry its taken so long!! I have read bits here & there & kept you in m...

Hi Kevin...I know it can be difficult to find what works & put an end to that ring of irritation & burning. I dealt with that a lot! My stoma...

@veganostomy ...Thank you Eric! Sometimes I've wondered if its just me noticing these changes. It was so hard being a new Ostomate & widowed so qu...

Yes, I've noticed several changes but am not sure if its just me. I have noticed the tapes attached to the pouch are curling up when trying to stick t...

@ Gerry W ...Welcome to VO! Agreeing to my ileostomy, just over 12 years ago was the best thing I had done for myself in a long time! Before that th...

I had a similar experience. With no Stoma Nurses available in my area a one hour car drive with a seat belt pressing on my pouch & raw skin & ...

@squeakyandliza...oh my goodness! Such a gift to receive that email. I so feel for your sore tummy. I was immediatly concerned about your skin & p...

@squeakyandliza Thank you Liza! No matter the postage its from my dream trip destination! I'll let you know when it arrives, I think its taking Canada...

@squeakyandliza ...Oh Liza thats all so very awesome!!! I had been praying for you while you were away that you would be leak free the whole time or a...

@brian-b ...Thank you for clarifying what the initials stand for! Thats Very helpful. @grammyof5 ...from grammy of almost 7 now! lol! Welcome to VO...

@rick ...Hi Rick, I don't think just having a stoma makes you immunocomprimised as there are many reasons people can have one. BUTT...if your not sure...

@angela-wystan ...Hello Angela! Welcome to VO! Your a new member which usually means one of two things... 1) your a new ostomate looking for clues ...

@glenn-giroir ...lolol...way to go Glenn!! This is where I'll tell you I always feel outout passing through the second it's not full on liquid. Its b...

Those interested ...theres a gal on instagram you may want to check out....I've enjoyed her so far. . . " Vegan babe " I think she's out of Aus...

Always...Better Safe Then Sorry Later! The extra money would be nice but even if it was legit, this is the time of year scammers get even more clever ...

Michaelm700 ... First, Welcome to VO! I hope you have a good look around here, read members stories & watch the abundance of Erics most excellent ...

@glenn-giroir ...Ooooo Glenn, that had to be on the horrid side! I cringed just reading it!! For the benefit of new readers .... everything in mod...

@sjlovestosing ....I too was wondering where you were, but please, don't feel bad about that. Its always nice to know one was missed & you were! ...

....... I'm not sure about the rest of you all here, and Liza, please don't be offended, lolol, but I sort of feel like we raised you up from being ...

@squeakyandliza ...Liza, I completely understand. I'm so glad you reached out to you Primary Care. I know that blood loss can appear to be a lot &...