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Hi Again Kerby, If it turns out to be granulomas I have been troubled with the same recently, As Eric has said see your stoma nurse. With the right ad...

Hi Kerby, Their is a term fistula which by the description you give of bubbles you give of bubbles does not fit but I may be wrong. have you had this ...

Thank you Eric, all this helps everyone and yer continued hard work running and maintaining the site is much appreciated.

Hi Barbara, Convatec 2 piece has been my preferred system, have only seen the adhesive 2 piece but not tried. Yep mine too can make noise!! the pouch ...

Hi Kerby, yep they can be quite nasty and need lasered, the one I have has been their for years but has become bother some and sore but small. The pas...

Hi All, just a heads up on this granuloma, the stoma nurse give me a product Convatec orabase paste. I have to say its working well, just a little app...

Hi Bj, I have tried a couple of guards over the years, they have benefits and can work well say going out dressed up or where a lot of bending is not ...

Posted by: Dona One thing that helps me is to have a bunch of kits made up and put together in sandwich bags. One of everything I need for a change,...

Posted by: VeganOstomy If you think of an appliance change as being more like a meditation, rather than a choir, things become far less stressful an...

Posted by: VeganOstomy Posted by: Ann C I learned about this dating website called OstoMates or something...has anyone tried it? I am just so scared...

Hi Butch, yep I agree with you on that, we all have been in a hurry and it takes more time to undo the consequences. Have to say it great to see so ma...

Hi Bj, looking forward to hearing more from you

HI Susan, This ostomy game aint an easy one but when you get it sorted it will seem better, Get to see that nurse if she is busy there must be another...

Hey Robert, I have been meaning to get one for years, also I believe a key can be acquired to open disabled loo,s. Their is one business where ye can,...

Hi Anne, I had my ostomy when I was 24, amongst all the life changing issues I had to deal with relationships was one of them, none of the friends I s...

Hi I was the same as Eric in my 20s, all of my recovery was at home, that bed I can say is going to be a real gift. as any one here will tell you the ...

I have never used a one piece and can see how they would be tricky until ye get used to. seen a post on here where a member was using what they called...

Hi Chris, you said about new supplies have you had a chance to try out or still waiting