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Hi Dave, I am not a deep diver, just snorkeling and body surfing. One thing that has helped is, If you can find a wetsuit that has a front zipper it i...

HA HA.. a fire proof stoma guard is an entirely new concept for me ! Love the picture, Felicity! Thanks.

Hi again, John. Yes.. some of the Hollister products are made in Balina, Co. Mayo ( it says on the box...barrier strips) also wafers from Hollister. ...

Hi John, I need a T shirt like that! HA.We were in Ireland in 2012 and noticed we needed our own carrier bags ( just like California). GREAT country....

Yes, I do think there are more choices for women. More things like yoga pants or skirts with roll over waist bands. These really help. One can even f...

Felicity, I just checked out that article. Very interesting. I will read if carefully later. Thanks for posting. The 'below the knee' bag caught my ey...

WOW, we are living in good times ostomy-wise! Those rubber (?) hoses look like truncheons! Thanks.

Hi all, I also recommend these pants : made by columbia. They have an a lot of stretch and are very comfortable. The fabric actually helps to hold '...

Thanks, thats really interesting. I think plastics and adhesives have come a long way and I was just wondering how it had changed the ostomy stuff. Th...

P.S> I have only had mine for a bit over two years. ( UC , Illiostomy)

Well none of us are run of the mill anyway!. I wanted to ask you what changes you have seen in appliances in the last couple of decades ( ten words or...

Hi John and welcome. Its always great to have a new voice. I love that you have decades of experience to add as well. A cheerful and accepting attitud...

Illona, That sounds really great! Thanks. I am always looking for new ways to do carrots.Looks like it could be made ahead too, another thing I love. ...

What beautiful cats. We have three house cats and one yard cat .. and walk our neighbor's dog. One of my cats slept next to me for three plus years wh...

And we are all 'gutless wonders' now too.

Hi Felicity, I hope your husband and boss are two separate individuals! HA. And once you get your recovery nest set up you can plan on what TV shows t...

Somewhere on this site there is a funny thread about kamikaze or combat bag changes, Happens to everybody sooner or later. Like you said, keep and eme...

Welcome BillH23 & Robert. About being self conscious. There will come a day ( REALLY) where you forget about it. That is yet another challenge! Yo...

I think I have seen a recipe where after they are roasted they are drizzled with maple syrup. Since you are a Canadian this might be a national impera...

Thanks for the rice story! It is an adventure. And thanks for all the new posts from everyone. Chris.. thanks for the updates.. I was happy to hear y...