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@john68 No filter on that bag. I seriously think it's all in my nose.

@marco I changed my pouch this morning and put on a one-piece with no filter (had this as a Hollister sample - #8031). I don't imagine you can get a ...

Yes. I do believe it is because I know very well what the stuff inside of the bag smells like from when I empty. Then, I am constantly looking for t...

@sjlovestosing I agree. I am already finding myself forgetting that I have an ostomy. That is a bit scary at times, though, because I worry that I w...

I forgot to reply. I survived. 😄 Here is a recap: The good - I only emptied my bag once the whole day. My stoma seems to be most active at night. ...

Happy new year to everyone!

Headed out to school/work today for the first time as an ostomate. Got the wrap. Got the family love. Feeling confident. I'll give a report of str...

@veganostomy Hi Eric, and thanks for welcoming me into this community. Absolutely, I would love to mentor anyone at my school about life with an Osto...

@llholiday Thanks!

@dlkfiretruck Thanks, Linda.

@dona Thanks, Dona. I appreciate it.

@lynne Thank you, Lynne.

@sjlovestosing Thank you, Stella.

@squeakyandliza Fortunately, most of my stoma's talking occurs at night. For the first few weeks, I would jump in my sleep from the feeling for somet...

@john68 Thanks, John. I appreciate it.

@ileostony Thanks, Tony.

@sjlovestosing I used to teach biology - I was a wildlife biologist by trade before becoming a teacher. I teach astronomy and geology now. But, ther...

@ileostony Hi Tony. Thanks for the response and kind words. I read your introduction, and I think you are an incredible person for facing reality th...