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In December of 2019 I had a proctocollectomy which was mostly done by robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. My surgeon had to remove the rectum by ope...

Hi Melissa. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm glad you're here. Glenn

@llholiday I feel the same way. I tried so may things, but the first time I tried M9, I was amazed that it really just kills odor. No perfume, j...

@alida Hi Alida! Welcome to a great site with a wealth of information from many, many wonderful people. I remember my first bag change. It was so...

I saw my Dr the other day and he told me that if I don't take care of my chronic illness, I may have to have my stoma removed and be fitted with a per...

@stella Hi Sella. I'm glad you're able to feel better about dealing with your ostomy. This site has been so great for me also. I can remember...

@john68 John, Thanks for your story. I love it. I think you’re correct in that we’re pretty close in age. I was 25 in 1994. That makes us both in...

@john68 Thanks, John.

I've had both doses of the Moderna vaccine. The first made me tired and achy for about 2 days, but nothing worse than what I've had from flu shots. ...

Hi Rick, I've had two occasions like this. While the bag did not actually explode, it was a real mess. The first was when my bag filled with gas s...

@lil-stomie That's great news! I didn't notice that your post was from last year. I'm so glad to hear that you're doing so well! All the best to...

@lil-stomie Hi! I'm a teacher with an ileostomy, and I almost always go the entire school day (8-4) without emptying my bag (or maybe just one empt...

Hi Jon! Welcome. I'm about 15 months with my permanent ileostomy, and I am just figuring out how to deal with weight gain after 25 years of bei...

Do the marshmallows work if they are paired with chocolate and sandwiched between graham crackers? I'm asking for a friend.

@zhtfreak Hi Brian. I either shower or take a long bath every day with my bag on (except for the days I change, then I shower with no bag). I have...

@veganostomy The one-knee is my go-to also.

What happens on Vegan Ostomy stays on Vegan Ostomy. That's what I say. 😆

Okay, add this one to the list of not-to-dos. I am fully aware that this will sound completely gross, but for the sake of the betterment of my fel...

Interesting. Just curious if Ulcerative Colitis was also on the list.