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Hi all, Good for you, Liza! I know things are very strange here in the states. We ended up doing Zoom meetings with our loved ones. Yesterday, Zoom ...

Thanks Liza, You gave me a chuckle for the day! Stella

What a beautiful sentiment! I am finding that I am in those stages of helping others - at least I hope so. God bless, Stella

@tigerlily Hi again. Thanks for sharing your story. Mine is similar in that I, too, had colorectal cancer and had both my rectum and anus removed. ...

Hi Rick, I sometimes get a rash around the barrier. This is usually because I sweat in that area especially when it's hot. During the summer, I usua...

@tigerlily Hi and welcome to the site. I was on yesterday and forgot to greet you. Linda is right in saying you've come to the right place. I would ...

@squeakyandliza I am so sorry to hear about your experiences, but glad to hear your wound is finally healing. It's good to have you back on the foru...

@glenn-giroir Well, you've got me convinced. Next time I order my deodorant drops, I'll get some from my supplier. Thank you for the chuckles as wel...

@dlkfiretruck I'll definitely check out the calendar! It's good to know that people are not ashamed of their ostomies. 😊 God bless, Stella

@dlkfiretruck Thank you , Linda. If you want to see more examples of ostomy pumpkins, there's a whole slew of them on the internet. Some are quite a...

@dona You are welcome! Stella

@squeakyandliza Yes she does! Yet, she is very sensitive to people who have special needs. When she found out I needed an ostomy, she began educati...

@john68 Maybe what it needs is a set of teeth! It's not your typical jack-o'-lantern.😂🎃

Hi iebrowne, I use a Coloplast one piece and I put a shower sticker over the filter. I also add a little air to the bag. With the exception of a one...

@rick I have a belt that goes with the Sensura Mio from Coloplast. I would suggest asking your supply company if they have them in stock. Or, you c...

@llholiday I use a one-piece Sensura Mio light convex. The one and two pieces have a healing agent built in the barrier, and so far it has helped me...

@squeakyandliza I am so glad to hear that your pain is lessening. Good luck in Portland. I hope all goes well. God bless, Stella

@squeakyandliza Liza, I can't imagine the pain you are going through, but I understand what your husband is feeling. It's so frustrating when you se...

@squeakyandliza I am so sorry that you have to go through all this pain. Hang in there. It will get better. Stella