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About the chlorine - what in the world happens to the chlorine in the water from swimming pools? Just a thought. I am no scientist but I would bet tha...

I emailed to Hollister with my concerns, and they asked me to call them to talk about my “experience.” The woman on the phone said that this is a temp...

@loveanimals Of course, talk with the company first to see what they can do to help, and then .... Have you thought of trying some light boning on eac...

Hi Robin - If you are an ostomate who likes boho you’re in luck! I often wear leggings with a boho top or short dress, or an oversized denim or plaid ...

Hi mmz, and welcome. I hope that you are feeling well and healthy. You will find much interesting and valuable information on VeganOstomy - many thank...

Photo - they are trying to make my life more dignified? Doesn’t work! 97EA00C3-A3E1-4313-8DA3-1F0143E059BF.jpeg

@lindsayt It’s probably a good idea to make a call to the doctor’s office, talk to someone there, maybe get things checked out - this can ease your mi...

I agree, Liza - no need for Eric to spend his valuable time digging up percentages. I have a colostomy. For me, some (not many) foods have caused me s...

Hi GoatHerder, Welcome - that is quite a story; glad your past five and a half years have been uneventful! My brother and his wife began raising goa...

Hi Ashley, After my colostomy in 2018 the doctor told me, cheerfully, “no restrictions” in my diet. Well .. I was very cautious about that and took t...

I did find some rubber ones online, no prices listed (why is this always a secret?) and it is interesting to see - like the disposables, they come in ...

I wish everybody a lovely holiday season and a new year filled with good health and easier times in the world. Here is a picture of our merry littl...

My two cents’ worth - I find that canned diced peaches are just wonderful in keeping things moving along. And for me artichoke dip is the enemy - fo...

Welcome, Bruce - VO is such a wonderful place, full of great information. We are so thankful for all that Eric has created here. I spent many hours le...

Happy stomaversary!

Hello, Arrakis,and welcome.

Hi Glenn,, The ostomy nurse in the hospital taught me to use a sharpie marker to write the day of the week at the top outer side of the flange before ...

Glad that you are feeling better, Dan - what an ordeal, and thank you for the advice/reminder. When I read this I went and got a drink of water. Like ...