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Typically I am a nicely packed 130 to 140 pound at 5"4. When I flare I drop weight quickly. I was down to 108 lbs five months ago, plumped to 120 befo...

Sorry I've not been around so to speak. I've been working on building up, walking more and eating as much as I can to gain weight. Seems like everytim...

I plan to be that one, the one who brings a container or two for carry home food. This way I can say I can't eat it now but I will certainly eat it at...

August 17, 2017 was the surprise delivery of Oscar the Pouch. What a ride.

Best wishes for you to get home as soon as medically possible. Sucks to be a medical mystery. I am sure all of us have baffled the Drs at one point or...

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Here we have Marcie modelling maternity jeans and a long sweater. Maternity Jeans are nice and offer room for expansion and I imagine a light amount o...

Hi all! I've been a little busy lately with getting back into doing things and have not managed to stop for long when I whiz past the site :) I'm doin...

I'm pretty lucky my circle of friends, community and work is very supportive of folks with chronic illness. Lots of folks w various health problems. I...

Saw Dr B today. The areas where I am leaked from had open areas that were skinned over and filled w fluid. He opened them up using a qtip... So not fu...

For me it's been my poor mom. She cried when I got mine. I've since had proctocolectomy and been at my parents for daytime support. She's got an eyefu...

Been hanging out with the Boston Babes, watching TV and walking during commercials. I stand straighter every day, less need to support the belly. Jame...

I use Hollister's Adapt No Sting Universal Remover Wipes. As advertised no sting. Does not seem to leave a residue, but I always wipe off with a clean...

Hi, 3 months or so on from my Ilieostomy. At this time my can't do without items are my bag covers. Keeps the bag from against my skin, when I shower...

No interest in going back to work yet. Still uncomfortable getting up, could not chase my olds around like this. This draining is a normal thing, some...

Not fully healed but figure I'll add some of the things that helped in the hospital. - Ask for extra pillows. I used a pair under my thighs to elevat...

Welp, that was fun... Sprang a little leak from my midline incision. Not purulent/ infected but what they call something like serous drainage: clear, ...

Been watching snow coming down in the back yard as I hang out watching TV. Slowly slowly it's coming down. Thankfullythe heater is installed at the ...

I still have many present my grand dads made me. Both were wood workers and made toys or other things every couple of years. I've got a small loom, a ...

Oh gods... My husband's cat, Selene, loves ribbon. She found a stash of thin silver ribbon one time and ate 2 1/2 feet. James gets home before I do, I...