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Hi Kirsten, For a really great finish try a hair dryer on the clean skin. Also on the wafer before putting it on. Then again after putting it on. But ...

Hi Laurie, That’s not fair. Hopefully they will be able to pinpoint the trouble and get you back on track. Best wishes and keep in touch 👍🙏

Hi Kirsten, I think you could be right about a reaction to a product. It may even be the wafer if it’s covering the same area. I feel you’re frustrati...

Hi Laurie, I can’t help you with your query, But best wishes getting back to normal. These problems such have a way of rocking up at the worst possibl...

Folks it’s strange how some of us can get away with certain foods and not others. I love celery but also avoid it raw. Boiled and served on the side n...

Hi Kirsten, That’s a very good question! I know for me the morning is pretty quiet. I suppose over night what I have eaten has finally passed through....

Hi Kirsten, Firstly do you have access to a stoma nurse as it would be a big help. You will need a measuring guide. It has different holes to size you...

Hi Kirsten, Welcome to the forum . I am glad to hear after all your troubles that a stoma is giving you the benefit of better health and wellness. Off...

Hi Jillian, Trying out new food just sample a little and see how you get on. Keep a dairy on what you have eaten and how you coped. Have you been t...

Hi There, have you tried sitting as usual but father back. This works for me. Some ostomates favour kneeing. Or put some loo roll in the pan so as not...

Hi LL, I agree you handled the situation brilliantly 👌 and lynne is spot on! Get those white pants back on. I know I am pretty confident with my Ostom...

I can second all Eric has said. I eat and enjoy all the foods I did before. Some things like nuts I will eat in small quantities. But hey enjoy experi...

Hi Navey, I looked up a few details about the company, looks like they attended the Ostomy association of America last week, so I would say they would...

Hi Granddayout. Welcome to the forum 🙏 it always great to meet a new member. I get where you are coming from with your new found freedom. Here’s to ma...

That’s terrible! Best wishes for getting sorted 👍🙏

Hi Jeanne, The Eakin ring tends to leave a lot of residue behind. If you are not getting all of it off during your change the new appliance may not be...

The filters can have a down side causing pancaking. Plus some air in the bag helps. A couple of sheets of loo paper rolled into a ball and popped into...

Hi, Always tricky getting settled into a rhythm. I have always thought a 2 piece was easier to put on the the 1. It gives you more of a view to what y...

Hi Linda,Linda,Linda. What’s the chances. That’s really great to be part of! Theres a sit-com there waiting to happen. 🤗🎥📺

As an iliostomate I also have to watch certain fruits like oranges and funny enough melon. But I still enjoy but in smaller amounts. I think some folk...