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Do you use a barrier wipe? That's what I was taught to use with the stoma powder. I only use the powder on the really damaged portion but use the wipe...

Hello Marco, and welcome from across the pond!

Third should have been done on Wednesday but I was sick, so was 5 days before I changed. Again, the ring released as it should. I think the issue I ha...

Actually, I am thrilled. Obamacare doubled my premiums and halved my coverages. As someone who makes below median income in my state, being forced in...

I remember post-op how concerned the surgeons and nurses were about me accepting the ostomy. I basically had no prep leading up to it. No chance to re...

Thanks Eric, I appreciate the explanation! Actually, I love bullet type info in general. I tend to lose focus with long or drawn out explanations. Ju...

OMG I almost wish I hadn't asked. I may be low risk because I do little strenuous activity however, I a quite over weight which seems to negate that '...

Okay, I know this is going to sound dumb so forgive me. I live a rather sedentary life, working in the office, going to church, and taking daily walks...

As I said, I am a big chicken. The doc wants to reverse the colostomy, and put me back together. At this point I am still saying no as the thought of ...

I have been wondering about belts myself. I have the traditional 'hourglass' figure that is hard to fit with anything, it seems. Add to that a hefty w...

Hi Nancy! So awesome to see your story. I had my colostomy 10/2016 after a two week stay in the hospital. It was not something I had considered before...

Well, I find that they are very comfortable to wear, and I like they are thin (and made thinner by my cutting in half and stretching it out). I do not...

Well, now I've done my second change. This time it came off with no issue. However, I did make a change when putting it on. This time I cut the ring i...

Yes... checking constantly. Doesn't help that with my thick output, it feels like... playdoh or silly putty in the bag! We're all just weird playing w...

I use barrier film wipes and stoma powder on the skin right next to the stoma, as I always do. It was just really strange that it only stuck that bad ...

Hahaha... so funny. Yes, I do this. I have really thick output, like always. Most of the time it doesn't drop into the bag, especially if I'm wearing ...

Is this NG tub the one that goes to the stomach through your nose? I was told it helps with nausea, i think. I had on of those but they put it in plac...