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Many happy returns Liza, been a pleasure getting to know you both 🎂

Hi Mimi, Yes it’s painful to be sure. The underneath of the stoma can be hard to manage and keep free from moisture when changing. I said on a previou...

Hi Mimi, Firstly there is always a reason for sore skin from a reaction to appliance or leaks. Getting those sorted is key. Yes a lot of different rem...

It’s not gonna shorten the life span of the bag, but a barrier ring and the wafer will get eroded more quickly. They are their to break down food so l...

Hi Mimi, Take heart that it gets easier. The ring is a great defence but if it’s not positioned correctly it’s gonna be uncomfortable and cause more h...

Hi Stella, I agree with Dona, can I also say just be cautious about too much skin being exposed as it will suffer.

Hi LL, The wafer absorbs moisture and output which causes the swell. The longer between changing the more it builds. Sometimes I think a wafer can be ...

This is a very interesting topic, We all know the severity of weight loss due to illness! I have always been conscious of keeping my weight in check s...

Mimi, I see you are in the UK same as me. Reason I say is that there is a ring from Dansac called TRE Seal, it’s very easy to apply and mould. I have ...

Hi Mimi, Welcome to VO, the methods you have been using are indeed very good. Barrier rings are a great aid and I agree can be tricky to handle. You m...

Hi Francoise, hydrocortisone creams are great for heat or sweat rashes. I don’t know if you have a product called E45 where you are but am sure there ...

Hi Stella, I believe that ostomy bag are pressure tested. So I would think no air is gonna get in or out. If you hadn’t have said you where covering t...

Hi Raspout, That sounds painful. Start by measuring the stoma to get a good fit. Also changing the appliance more often and making sure all skin is pe...

A very sad and alarming article, It shows the overwhelming fear and stigma of an ostomy. As much as is being done to address and promote life with a s...

Folks I was in a hardware store this morning and I seen kneeling pads for gardening and general floor work. Very neat compact and wipe clean. Would si...

Hi Braveness 23, Welcome to the forum. It’s strange how certain food and drinks have different effects on some and not others. If you can manage to en...

Hi Folks, just on the subject of wafers if it’s thick and ya don’t want to mould I give it a roll using the adhesive remover spray bottle.

Hi LiL stomie. Firstly that’s great news and secondly perfectly normal to be nervous. I am an Ileo and it’s nothing to fear. The appliances for both a...

Hi Chris, Another step on the road to better health. An illeo well what can I say! We are a better class of an ostomate! The elite! 😂 ok folks only ki...