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Hi Chris, I agree, I have always noticed that even when I empty the bag it’s encouraging more movement

Hi and welcome, the very best on your ostomy journey

Hi Linda, You really have been through the mill and back out, life’s journey can have bumps but you’re had a few too many, good to see you post again ...

Hi Raine, I am a crohns patient and have an ileo . I can honestly say I have never had to be on any medication since my surgery. The very for Wednesda...

Liza that’s very sad news, my deepest sympathies. I can tell by the photo you have a lot of happy memories to treasure ❤️🙏

I can tell this has rattled you, the thickness of the output obviously is a factor. Have you been eating more starchy foods, I find prune juice helps ...

Archie have you looked at Comfizz, they are a UK company but do international shipping

Hi Archie, if it’s just to hold the bag from flopping about I would go a large size, being so soon after surgery you are going to be a little tender. ...

Hi ArchieB, Google “ostomy clothing company Canada “ they seem to be in your neck of the woods. Plus Eric has a section which lists ostomy clothing su...

I was told to eat my last meal of the day around 5pm. That’s ok if it suits but I don’t get in until 7pm most days. Yes I have to rise and empty but I...

Hi sharonlyn, Welcome to the forum. I think from what you are saying it’s the ring which is swelling up. The way the ring works is to absorb liquid th...

The changing 2 a day although necessary is not helping. Making sure the skin is completely dry and the wafer warmed up a little will help. Be careful ...

Hi Liza it’s a heart breaking situation and especially with a parent. Chris has given some great advice. And the best

At the start it really feels like life will never return and normal will never be the same again. While some things never will you will be very surpri...

Hi Chris, Yep it’s a great idea, while I don’t do it myself the Boss (Eric) has posted that he does it by using a plastic bag tucked in the waist band...

Here in Ireland both north and south we have some very strange place names, one which always gets a smile is Muff. 😃

Folks getting the right system can be very frustrating and disheartening, it’s a big life style change. Ok you are always been told it’s gonna get eas...

I think with the rise of recycling they have done pretty well for themselves and have moved to the coast 😂

Hi Kyle, I don’t use that system but when I put my bag on the wafer I place the edge of the ring on the bag on the bottom of the wafer ring and run my...