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Eric...did I ever tell you how much I like your shower curtain? It's really pretty! Nice choice! I Love all your videos! ChrisandBagpuss...excelle...

Big events In life usually mean progression. Progression is not always good, but I would think no longer needing a port would be a good progression. ...

@memfisi...No & you can't bake a pie there either. I'm sorry you have to travel so much. Is there a question you may have? Can we help in any wa...

Oh...I so agree...most I've read here, the trouble with leaks are very short stomas or sunken in needed a concave shield for a wafer! I was sent a sa...

I too admit to accidentally swallowing gum and luckily it did come into the pouch as it went into my stomach, no real issues lol!! Interesting topic!

Yes, there is a test to evaluate rectal muscle strength and evaluate its ability to have control over... as I later discovered, the pressure from rath...

Rick AND Lance... Welcome to VO Lance...it can take time here & there to get replies, but they do come in. In reply to you both....I have had 50...

Rick...don't mind my asking... are you having it reversed and what, and an ostomy installed??? A few more details would be helpful to get the rig...

Hi Dan... from experience, I know it can really suck to not sleep well at night all the time. I'm so glad to hear you got the issues all ironed out &a...

Yes...I have to say I do the same thing in such a protective nanner you would think there was a baby on board! Lol!

Eric...A very happy stomaversary to you! For me, the seven year mark verses ten kind of thing, has always been a typical big anniversary! I'm pretty...

Hi Rose...I hear you!! lol! I have had an experience of needing to suddenly & desperately empty my pouch & "no washroom" was available.I ended...

Mjax...welcome to VO! I'm sorry for what brought you here though! It is perfectly normal to have rectal discharge, even some with blood, but... as...

Lol! Thats funny Glen, a my little Pony expert eh! Lol! Theres nothing like a Colonoscopy Confession is there?!!! lol! Thankyou for the chuckle. ...

Hi Glen...it sounds like you are so normal its wonderful! It also sounds like my stoma and your stoma are related! Mine gets just like that & abo...

Terri...Welcome to VO...I'm sorry for what brought you here but know you are not alone by any means! Ask anything you need to know or even just th...

@sjlovestosingThank you Stella. Personally I am grateful I have not had to make that decision at all & I know my prayers before surgery are always...

I'm not sure I have a right right to say much here...but I will...Try & remember that everyone heals at a different pace & differently. Mucou...

I believe fibre helps scrape the guts clean and are vital to good breath (from both ends...pardon me...on both fronts! lol! ) & to our overall hea...

Oh my goodness!!! That's hilarious! You guys are so funny sometimes...I just love it! I needed a good honest chuckle tonight.. thank you!!!