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Wow, thank you so so much to everyone for sharing your experiences, you have no idea how much you have helped me. Sorry I haven't returned to the thre...

Wow, thank you so so much to everyone for sharing your experiences, you have no idea how much you have helped me. Sorry I haven't returned to the thre...

Thanks so much for your replies! I've went away, had a cry and took my girls out for dinner as I think I deserved not to cook tonight! Haha John, the...

It's never been a clear liquid that's passed either, always blood 🙄

Thanks for the replies John and Eric! John I'd be quite happy for it to be left if it was behaving! Glad yours is though, and long may it continue! Er...

Hi John It happens when I feel the urge to go to the toilet, about twice a day and I'd say it's a sensation of pressure rather than pain, if you get w...

Interesting question! I've been wondering this as I was confused as to why blockages would occur with an ostomy when things were ok when I had my larg...

Hi Marcie! A stone is 14lb :)

I have gained a stone in 3 months since surgery after losing two stone beforehand very quickly due to a UC flare (went from 12 st 5 lb to 10st 5lb) an...

Thanks John68 and Dona for the suggestion of wraps, I will definitely look at some! I like having my bag close to my body and have some firm support u...

Thank you so much for all the lovely replies! I love the idea of being Bionic Mum.....I think I may only answer to that in future haha! In a nutshel...

Thank you again. I'm very lucky to have my amazing mum (who had treated us to Disney) and a great support network. It takes a village and all that. I...

Thank you! That's exactly how I feel, I'm starting to get my energy back and I'm really enjoying being a mum now after being so tired for so long and ...