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@dlkfiretruck linda, here is a link to a demonstration of mask-making. I have been putting a layer of very thin, lightweight cotton in between.

Msriss, welcome. My situation is not like yours (goodness, what a ride you have been on) but I have had hernias, and a rectocele. Two years ago I was ...

@Ken, that is a great idea. It is so iimportant to stay hydrated, but I really hate Gatorade and if I ever have to drink it again I am going to dilute...

I have been sewing masks - will try to attach a photo. These are made from two layers of tightly woven fabric, with a middle layer of t-shirt or old ...

I love things like this - really interesting. Thank you!

Marjorie, I am sure you must be glad you found Veganostomy. There is so much information here, and it is easy to read and understand. We appreciate Er...

Hi Marjorie, Welcome to the forum. Can you tell us where your bag is breaking? There are nice people here with lots of experience who are happy to be ...

I am a rinser - have been using a paper cup, which doesn’t hold much and so am now rinsing a second or third time, which means less toilet paper is ne...

Thinking of you and your son. Strength, health, and good luck to you. Take care.

Does it work to put a Devrom in the ostomy bag? Instead of ingesting it? I already take a lot of pills. Would the chemistry be similar, does anyone kn...

Gurwinder, my advice is don’t throw the rest of the batch out. You can save them for if you ever run short, and use a little metal clip (or something ...

Welcome, clarkjohnken! Glad you are doing well. What is it you like about the slims?

Thanks again - Erik, I have been using the lubricant too sparingly, I think, and am experimenting with using it more often. John, I have begun drinkin...

My sympathy to you and your family, Liza. That is such a lovely picture of you and your dad. May sweet memories of your dad, and your family and frien...

Thanks, Glenn and Erik. Like happened in your event, Glenn, the wafer was no longer attached to the skin on the one side - yeck. I have been using a l...

How pretty she is! I work with a man who has a service dog (a yellow lab) and I remember when they were in training together. I’d like to see that doc...

A little air surely must be good for the skin around the stoma.

Thinking of you, Liza, holding you in my heart.

@dlkfiretruck Linda, I enjoy writing, too, and making things, agree with “busy hands, happy heart”. Hope you are doing well. LL