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Well done Barbara, Every journey starts with just one step :-)

like that idea on wearing the belt afterwards for a while, some pressure and heat makes all the difference to any wafer!

Hi JeffDaily, If the problem with the bottom of the flange is as Eric suspects would using a tape border on the bottom continue the wafer passed where...

Hi Lisaj, At the very start this can all seem very overwhelming! but believe me it does fall into place and become second nature. Caring for a stoma i...

Hi Lisaj, Welcome to the site, A lot of these type of aids do add quite a bit of bulk, Take a look at some of the ostomy underwear for woman, some of ...

Hi Stella, The sure is great news, I have always noted the positivity in yer posts from the start. Yes would would make a great coach :-)

Hi Mouse, A point I meant to add to my post is getting a good spot on your tummy for the stoma. The surgeon will probably do this with you and what I ...

Hi Mouse, If any one said they weren't nervous some thing would be wrong, I was 24 when is had my ostomy and from my experience it won,t stop you doin...

Hi, WOW amazing!! Just been through the link and yes I would agree still probably very much at the trail stage and their are a number of issues I can ...

Hi Barbara, You have certainly being through the mill, wishing you all the very best and better times are ahead.

In the UK just this week the Government has banned advertising of certain fast foods and foods aimed at kids near schools. I agree that its a blurred ...

Hi Marcie, Any numb feeling around the stoma can be from the incision and due to nerves being cut but this is post surgery and should only last a few ...

Hi All, i hope no one minds me bring this thread up again but the post about having a rash made me think the most important piece of skin we ostomates...

Hi Raine, Is this rash all round the wafer or at one specific point, Take note on what Bubbles says about wrapping the stoma, Its a good tip as is cat...

Hi Barbara, Hope yer recovery is going well :-)

Hi All, I would echo what has been said, having good skin is every thing, A well built house sits on a good foundation!!

What a beautiful creature, my wife wants to know what he is called. sorry for being forward :-)