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Hi Sharon, If you don’t already try using a barrier ring as a first line of defence. With extra activities could clothing be rubbing or causing restri...

Hi Chris, Good to see ye back lad👍 Being an NHS patient myself I couldn’t agree more! The concept of our Health Service is brilliant and a total gift,...

Hi kirtisharma, Welcome to the forum. I googled Vegan Cosmetics and their is lots of variety, What did we ever do with out Google

Just a couple of more points, how is the skin around the stoma as broken skin will feel under pressure when the stoma moves and also are you leaving a...

Hi JTvT, Are you still having normal output, if not it could be a blockage. I would discuss with your stoma nurse

Hi Gemma, If you don’t use already a can of Adhesive removal spray can make the process of removing the wafer a lot easier

Hi Lil, It’s great to hear you have found a system that is leak free for you. Yes it could be a build up after emptying for 3/4 days but I always feel...

Hi Terry, Welcome to the forum, I ain’t a user of the sheath belt but I know from the comments it’s a company that can tailor to individual needs and ...

Hi JGodfery, Yep out put will eat through a wafer, what the rings are designed to do is absorb and hold but even they have a limit. How often do you c...

Hi Stella, Many happy returns your journey back to normal has been inspirational. That’s very sad to hear of that young guys illness. Gods good grace ...

Hi JGodfery, firstly Welcome to the forum. I am really sorry to hear of those troubles. Just maybe a couple of things that may help. Removing the wafe...

Hi Gemma, As Eric has said getting a stoma nurse/ medic to have a look is important, even in these strange times there are still ways to do this. Can ...

Hi Glenn, I think you are gonna have to join along Q of confused ostomates! I never been a fan of them but some work better than others from what I ha...

Hi ya, That is fantastic news, keep us updated 👍

Hi Folks, this is just a wee story of Hope courage and determination!! If you haven’t heard of a guy called Captain Tom please google. It sounds if he...

Hi Barbara, Great to hear from you. Best wishes and stay safe

Hi Folks, I hope everyone is keeping well, We will all have different advice on the lockdown depending where we live. Here in my neck of the woods the...

Hi loves animals, A prolapsed stoma can become swollen if it has been like for a while. Do keep measuring to get a good fit, maybe a barrier ring woul...

Hi Bee, Some hospitals are doing online appointments. While it may not be hands on it would get you talking to a stoma nurse