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Liza, please don't worry about us all. Unless death is imminent we all become seasoned in the "waiting" department. It happens! Even a horridly pa...

John, thank you, that's very kind. I know I could have benefitted from the experience of others when I was going thru this stuff, it would have made a...

As one with an ostomy that has the power of a foghorn, l'll start saving up now. If anyone tries this, please let be know. Read further to the right ...

I just want to make sure that you all know to ask your surgeons a few things, "Do I have a choice or a say in the matter?" What if my muscles fail? Ho...

Liza, attach the app for the nearest washrooms and I'll put on the kettle! However, you should pack a bag, we seem to have the gift of gab! Lol, So ...

@veganostomy Eric, a 2L capacity would be great for a day of hiking, tho weight distribution may need to be considered. You could really go places wit...

Hello Stella...as I spent the night puffing and tooting myself, consequently awake all night long, these two words are very meaningful this morning. ...

What a week! I spent about 7 hours on the computer adding 1 response to a forum and due to "anemia", I fell asleep about 7 or so times for 5 to 20+ mi...

@squeakyandliza...Glad your well enough to make dessert anyways. I freeze my rhubarb and use it in muffins. You naughty girl. Keeping in mind, everyo...

Goodmorning Liza, glad to hear your up and atem' right off the bat. I hope you enjoy the visit from your Mom. I am going to say I am a 100% sure your...

How are you doing Liza? Been thinking about you all day. It may be a bit hard, but go easy on the food right away. If they took biopsies, your guts w...

It's pretty important to have fun and goof of in our situations, and equally so to be able to laugh at ourselves too, and I am pretty sure most of us ...

Chris, that's wonderful you found something that works great for you. I appreciate your openness in sharing this matter with us, So thank you! Lol...

Your welcome Liza. I was just trying to put a giggle in your day. You have held up thru some mighty big issues. I'm sure we all needed someone to make...

Goodmorning Liza...Golytely eh...have fun with that one. It will keep you in a real swirl. At least with your ostomy, there won't be as much paper wor...

Hi Vicki, your 8 yrs. ahead of what I was when I found VO and these fine helpers. I did not even know that I had the right to change the type of pouc...

Hey liza, I think that is a wise move on your part. What prep are you using? When I had my scopes, it was Moviprep. Not bad at all really. Lemony if...

@vickih Perhaps you need a second opinion, you have that right, and I would make a list of questions, record the answers and ask another doctor the sa...

Hello littleurk, and welcome. A lot of damage is done when a doctor does not believe you about something so serious, it throws all professionalism ou...

Sorry Vicki, I forgot to address your swelling. It took mine just over a year to settle down. It's a cranky thing. Can come and go. Have you had your ...