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@dlkfiretruck I also use about 20 drops of m9 and it is amazing. Almost no odor, unless there is a lot of gas.

I haven't but probably will now. I love showering my stoma (on bag change days with nothing on). Just makes everything feel so much better.

@alida Nakey showers rule! I love showers on bag change days. Like heaven.

Hi Eric. I used mine just last week for riding roller coasters (Lagoon Amusement Park in Salt Lake City, Utah). In fact, I'm putting it back on tomo...

Hi Stella! I think there are many different scenarios for how we handle tough-to-digest foods. I worried a lot after surgery, to the point of refus...

@tonythetiger Hi Tony. My surgeon addressed the risk of sexual disfunction after surgery, and I was concerned. He was very careful in the removal ...

Hi Rick: I had a very similar situation to you. I had dysplasia, and it was recommended that I remove the colon, but it was left up to me whether I...

@veganostomy When you mentioned resolution, I knew my problem immediately! I got it to work. Thanks! I did a lot of high elevation hiking before ...

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Hi Gary. You are so right about the ostomy making hiking easier. I just posted about doing a bag empty above 13,000 feet. I live in Montrose, Color...

My photo doesn't seem to want to post. Does anyone know if there is lag time for the photo be reviewed, or I wonder if I am doing someone wrong. It ...

@dutchozzie Thanks for the update. Glad to hear that the recovery is going well! Glenn

@squeakyandliza I did better with the second than I did with the first, but my wife had fever and chill with the second. It varies a lot from perso...

Sorry to hear this, Eric. Take care of yourself and get healed up!

Hi Bob, and welcome!! I'm so glad to hear you're doing well after your surgery. Same for me. I didn't know how sick I was until my surgery. Best wi...

I only use the wafer. Works best for me.

@veganostomy Hi Eric. I rinse (pretty vigorously 😄) every time I empty, which is about 5 times a day. I usually wear my pouch 5 days. I could go ...

I rinse out with every empty. I keep a 20 oz water bottle in the bathroom. I fill the bottle with water, then empty my bag in the toilet, then fill ...