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As I have said before, I am using ConvaTec brand of wafers/bags... Home health nurse ordered a free sample box from Hollister. They called today, I w...

Just received my sample of what was supposed to be CONVEC Wafer, since my stoma is short and poo cant get up and over the snap on ring. Question is...

Things came thru a lot faster, but its changing between firm/dryer to loose/not watery. Guess hes just upset with me. No pain, just little pinches a...

thanks John... its normal output, just always seeping out... And Yes, I am sure I overdid the eating.

Ok Please tell me whats going on: Since Thursdays meal, Buster has CONSTANTLY been going in slow motion. Is this normal?

I think "Buster Brown" is in shock... So much food!!!! tried not to eat all at once.. went back 3 times <grin>....

Thanks.. I do until I get shaky, then rest... Took ALL day to do a couple hours work. You are Welcome here anytime. Just have to fix mashed potatoe...

baked 2 pumpkin pies, german choc cake, cranberry fluff/coolwhip dessert, 24 deviled eggs, cole slaw, got dressing ready to go in oven, potatoes peele...

Well, has anyone else had a hole/opening happen in their sewn shut butt? Of all things, now that. Been itching/stinging a little... have to keep it...

I had a guy come into the room right before I was released from Pikeville (KY) Hospital...gave me a QUICK 10 min run thru on how to change bag. Told ...

My bladder med. (I had bladder repair surgery ), small wax coated very hard pill, other is my Vit D gel cap.

Has anyone else found their Medicines in your pouch? Found 2 of mine tonight.

Thanks... It was the new (Never used before bag). I was just so crampy . Yes, I drink water constantly and after the change few hours ago, Buster di...

Thanks everyone... this is the 10 week post surgery and I tried a new pouch I received in a sample kit from ConvaTec... last change I put on their SUR...

Thanks for your reply.. I have been using Convatec brand. Thanks again for being here when fear stricks. Mary

I cant figure out how to see my message reply?? just see first line??? Mary

Thanks Barbara... We do that tracing just using the ring plastic cover... its just seems like every time something will touch and it will bleed a lit...

Thanks Ann... I had bladder repair surgery a year ago last April... I kept telling my surgeon not to cut thru my "strings" and let it fall again <...

Thanks so much for your comment... I call mine "Buster Brown" and yes I am now cancer free... Only thing is (most of the BM's) start with cramping/s...