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Hi Alida, That’s sure great to hear, plus it’s a big step on your ostomy journey. That journey can have an odd pothole in the road but we keep motorin...

I have put a pin in it 👍

Hi Bob, Welcome to the forum, sounds like yer doin great. All the best with the recovery 👍

Hi LL, Yep it’s normal and it’s what the ring does. It’s mopping up moisture and effluent. I have always thought that long term wear can be bad as thi...

Definitely something fishy about this whole thing!!

Come on folks!! It’s clearly a pump. A hose is connected at night and can be left in the toilet 🚽. I am really surprised Eric didn’t know this 😂

Hi Stella, That must be a huge relief, very glad to hear 😀👍

Hi Tim, Yes you can, rings and paste are very useful aids but a wafer can be worn very well alone. I have only used a small part of a wafer in recent ...

Hi Stella, The wafer is cut 1/8 bigger than the stoma, the barrier ring sits at the stoma and the swelling is it doing it’s job by catching liquid and...

Great news Stella 👍

Hi Stella, You both are most certainly in my thoughts and prayers. Early diagnosis is always important. God Bless🙏

If you want proof get a piece of cotton, put some glue on it!!

I totally agree with Chris, I can’t believe that this is even being discussed. Superglue can react with different material and cause heat and severe b...

Oh please give that a swerve! Getting your appliance right is key. I appreciate it’s painful and frustrating and the temptation to try anything is eas...

I really hope that superglue was a joke 🤞 yes pictures are very useful. A deeper convex could be an answer. Silver nitrate and too many products may a...

Hi Melissa, Could it be a reaction to the product you are using. Also have you seen a stoma nurse about it. Even in these strange times a lot can sti...

Hi Melissa, Welcome to the forum. You really have had so much more to deal with than most. VO is a one stop place for information and answers. Plus it...

@alida, Hi and Welcome, I echo what has been said already. Getting to know your stoma and how it works and watching your skin with each change how it’...

Unfortunately this warning came too late for me!!! Have to say the police when they arrived give me a very nice blanket. A number of witnesses have...

Hi Folks, Had my first dose this morning at 9 am (UK) Well organised process from start to finish. At lunch time felt a bit queasy but it only lasted ...