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Hi Raine, I cant give you an answer about the meds the GI has suggested, but for another option my thoughts are-How active is the crohns, is it causin...

Hi Brenda, A leak can sure knock any ostomates confidence. The one peice is a little tricky to put on compared to a 2 peice. (Just my opinion) their i...

Hi Sasquatch, you’re thread on this is has been inspiring. To many see the Ostomy to start with as a “I am different now” I don’t want to take away fr...

Hi Sasquatch, You have done so well, these up dates on your surgery and progress will help others facing the same. Happy New Year and keep healing wel...

Totally agree with Erics post, eating small and often is a great way for an ostomate. and getting to know what foods thicken and make output loose sol...

Barbara, wishing all the very best 👍

Hi Gladys, does the output in the bag look normal, As Eric says it sounds very like the wafer is breaking down. Maybe discuss a different system with ...

A Happy Peaceful and Healhy New Year to all 😀

Hi, First all all this situation sounds very extreme and very like you are having a bad reaction to your wafer. I would suggest having this seen by th...

Hi Shazzon, certain foods will keep the output thick, have you tried prune juice or other fruit juice to thin it out and keep things moving. Start wit...

My blood results came back clear, seems that i still am producing insulin ok. Very pleased 😁

Hi Stella, The stoma has many blood vessels and can bleed easily when rubbed, this may have been caused during the changing process. Bleeding can als...

Hi Robert, After surgery on the tummy those muscles are going to be slack. I have always heard of pilates as a gentle way of helping strengthen the c...

Hard to believe another year nearly gone, Good health and Merry Christmas to all my Ostomy buddies

Hi Stella, Sorry to hear that but it’s one thing that will happen from time to time. Sounds like you deal well and moved on. 👍

Even car parking at hospitals here can be expensive. One day procedure I had done when i paid my ticket it was £11.00 that’s 13 US Dollars

Crazy to think I had a doctor who kept telling me my weight loss and pains where all in my head. His advice was not to get stressed 😩

Hi Danbh, I have heard of some ostomates doing Pilates to strength muscles. As always best to consult medical advice before trying