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Hi Cyrisse, Second question first, I wear lightweight microfibre briefs ( bali or jockey). Not too 'old lady' looking ( though I am one!). I whe...

Lucy is adorable. She looks like a great friend. My husband and I walk our nephew's dog daily. He is an enormous but sweet chocolate lab. They are a ...

welcome Chris, You will get the hang of this. It is overwhelming at first ( and sometimes at second too). But it does work. Just get your health bac...

Freezing it really does change the texture, more chewy? nice. But even a very firm tofu ( I like the high protein one from Trader Joes) really benefi...

Wishing you well, Linda. Looks like you are in a place with good care. And looks like you have a lot of good stuff dripping into you. Sending good wi...

Its really encouraging that you are up and walking. Keep it up as it does help in recovery. Thanks for keeping us posted too.

Thanks for posting the update Liza. Linda... sending you all the best. Please let us know how you are doing when you are able to. Hopefully you will ...

Welcome Clint, Always wonderful to have a new voice. ...you could also name it 'Breezy'.!

Hey Archie, Good luck with the four hour chug. MUCH better than the split prep....just get it done. You would not be normal if you didn't have some fe...

About the bowel prep stuff. Like Linda said drink it COLD .. also use a STRAW. It seems to help get it past the taste buds, where you definitely don't...

Welcome ArchieB and good luck with your upcoming surgery. Its a change for sure, but a life giving one. There is a lot to learn , but take it a step ...

Kyle, Thanks for the explanation. From what I understand, both the lumen and the stoma opening are covered by the wafer and the output goes into the b...

Hello Kyle89 and welcome, I use exactly the same gear you do ( except I use a convex wafer) . I also switched to filterless bags also, as the filters ...

Hi Linda, Thanks so much for posting this update. We are all pulling for you. I am happy to learn you have finally found some caring and competent doc...

Thats wonderful Glenn! Back before my surgery when I was freaking out ( and very sick with UC) I read something that helped. This person said that ev...

Hi liza, Purpose also makes a gentle cleansing wash. I have only used the bar soap. You may eventually want to try both?? I also have to drink tons o...

Hi Liza, Do you have dry skin everywhere, or just under the wafer? It might be both that you need to eat more healthy oils and drink more water and ch...

Hello and welcome. When you feel like it, share your story! We all learn so much from each other. Great to have a new voice.

Thats great! I'm glad you have a diagnosis. Hope you feel better soon. Never feel silly to ask for help .. lots to learn and cope with.

Jason, I kept thinking about you and what you are experiencing. One other thing came to mind... if you start to vomit its probably past the time you ...