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I also think that just being alive is the best thing! But being able to eat again is a close second, and being able to go out in public! Nice. Every d...

Liza, I am really sorry to hear about your ongoing trouble. 4 Hours in the ER is a nightmare. I hope the pain stays under control and they figure out ...

Hi Cyrisse, I also use the Hollister brand, but only the lock and roll closures. I had some samples of the clip things, and they just seemed unnecessa...

Welcome axe wound, I still have my rectal stump ( two words I never imagined I would ever hear together), so I can't help with that in particular. BU...

Its clear that some people should not be in the 'caring' professions! After my hernia repair surgery I discovered that my call button had been left ...

I agree Linda, Constant pulling of individual hairs can lead to infection in the follicle. Not good underneath a wafer that has to seal. This should b...

It would be nice if you guys had the option to get some kind of permanent hair removal before you got a stoma.

I had a fungal infection too a few years ago. The doctor could tell that it wasn't an allergy to the wafer as the skin underneath was not uniformly i...

I agree. This could be a very useful feature for all ostomates, especially those new to the issue. I am in The US and on Medicare. I know the supply c...

Tony, Thanks so much for posting the picture of you and your wife!

Linda, It really sounds like you have made a good connection with the new doctor. And she seems to be listening to what you have to say. This sounds ...

welcome to the forum Emma. We all learn so much from each other, and the support here is amazing!

Liza, Bummer! But at least you were out there. New clothing and a new social setting. Thats all we can do. Just keep growing and learning. There are ...

Hi Emma ( and welcome), Thats horrible. Health care people are SUPPOSED to be CARING, right? People who do that are probably leading less than ideal ...

Linda, I commend you for speaking to your doctor, AND getting him to listen to you as an individual and not just 'The 8:15 appointment". Way to go!

Great news that you are getting to see the right people. This is a positive step ( steps). I did talk over the care I had gotten before my surgery wit...

Hi Liza, I can appreciate your dilemma. Its one thing to have the law on your side with the ADA, and another to experience discrimination personally. ...

Hello Rosy, If your mom is a US citizen and on Medicare, they will pay for the ostomy supplies. Find a supplier ( like Colopalst or Hollister ..or man...

Good luck Liz ( and squeaky). Have fun on the walk and also enjoy getting ready for it! And, always good to raise awareness. Pictures would be great.

Hello GiGi and welcome. All the thing Eric has suggested are ( of course) great ideas. This must be so frustrating. You need more help. I might sugg...