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Sending positive thoughts and prayers to John

SqueakyandLiza Thank you for the update on John . I'm glad to hear he is doing better . I am sending prayers and praying for a speedy recovery for y...

Hi All I have an Ileostomy so like Eric said not really usefull to me . But I do use one after I take a shower and take barrier etc off . I wear on...

Good Morning TJ I kinda blew it shortly after surgery . Couldn't stand sitting around anymore didn't do anything major just pulled on the garden ho...

Wow sorry to hear this John . I only know you from here on the forum where we met few years ago . You have always had a big heart and been willing to ...

Good Morning Chelly I was a IBEW Electrician for 30 years . I was forced to retire when I first got sick with Colitis since it was to hard to work ...

Just wanna add this . I joined VO 6 years ago after receiving my Stoma (Norman) as I call him . I too like you granddayout perfer to rinse my bag just...

GM Kristen I used to go 4 to 5 days but sometimes skin would get some and some leaks of course in the middle of the night . I now do 2 to 3 days and...

GM Jillian Sometimes the decisions we are left with can be hard . The one we choose is not always the one we really want . But you have made your ch...

GM Robert I had my colon removed 9 years ago but small intestine connected straight to rectum . 7 years ago recieved my Ileostomy (Norman) and havin...

Good Morning all When I first received my Stoma in 2016 I bought a shower cap specifically to cover my pouch . It didn't work water still got in. S...

Cancer sucks ! Any and all kinds . A lot of us have been touched with it either friend , family or self . I pray for everybody affected by it . 🙏

Good Morning Chelly You handled that very tactfully . I always try to be polite and nice too but sometimes.....

GM I kinda mix it up while rinsing mostly just getting the bulk of output at the bottom half of the bag. But if needed I'll squish the water around...

Hi Chelly. I too rinse and wipe with toilet paper . I use 2 ply with 4 squares works well . I carry a couple pieces with me just in case and I car...

Thanks for posting this John . Thank you Stella for all your input and insight . I will be praying for you Stella and your family .

Hey Rick I just had proctectomy surgery on the 11th of February . Sounds like you are having issues even after 8 months sorry this is happening for y...

Good Morning everybody I also rinse everytime I empty if possible with maybe 4 -6 oz of water . It just makes me feel like things are cleaner . I al...

Hi Stella . Was looking through here and saw you're message . I am sending prayers for you and your husband . Stay positive 🙏

Hey Rick . Like Eric mentioned do you use the remover wipes ? I do they work good for me at getting ride of the residue . While in the shower I use th...