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Hi, Sorry you have been having trouble. You are right that the MRI is not so bad considering how much can be learned by this non invasive technique.....

Hello and Welcome, Sambucca, To John's reply I would only add... have their been any changes in his diet that might affect either his output ( thicker...

Hi, in answer to Linda's question above. The first time I tried this I did use a sandwich bag directly over my appliance/bag. Then I used the press an...

Hi Derek, I always shower without a bag on the days I change. Good time to wash and check the skin etc. Plus it feels GREAT. On the other days when I ...

I have been following this discussion of the CYMED breakdown. I don't use this brand but am horrified by the failure of this brand and their represent...

Hey Eric, I think from the pictures you have shared here, your tummy is a whole lot furrier than mine! HA.HA Also... I have no folds in my skin and...

....and there is always room for birthday cake! and, like John says, very small servings. Looks like you are eating with people. Social stuff can be a...

Hello KamHi, Like John says, this is a common problem. We are near starvation before we get this surgery ( at least for lots of us) and then we get he...

Hi Zvitusk, Its not that the bag CAN'T get wet, its just that ( for me at least) it takes awhile to dry off the whole thing after it gets wet. Sometim...

Hi Linda, The Press and seal peels right off. Like a post it note. If you want to test it, maybe try it on a bag that you haven't used yet. I did leav...

Hi Zach. You will find a lot of caring and experienced people here. Ask questions about anything at all. You have had a really horrible experience. L...

Hello Barbara, Way to go. A step at a time and progress will be made.

That shower guard looks like a good possibility too. If you try and have success with the Glad press and seal its also very inexpensive ( and you c...

Yes... Someone mentioned the use of ( GLAD Brand) Press and Seal plastic wrap quite awhile a go ( thanks..whoever you are). And I finally tried it. ...

Way to go Stella! It is amazing just how good these recovery milestones feel.

Hi Caroline There is another thread going now about dressing " Ostomy belt for curvy women' that you might want to check out. Also, I had a thought th...

Hello LisaJ and welcome. You are right to accept the fact that things have changed. Good to address clothing issues. I also tried the ostomy wrap and...

Thanks for the update. Its good to know you are both doing better.

Thats wonderful Stella! Thanks for letting us know. You would make a great coach. You educated yourself about your surgery and also became part of t...

Hello Mouse and welcome, As others have said, its perfectly normal to be frightened of this. BUT know you will get through it to a healthier life. Eve...