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Hi CW, I think you've made the best decision for yourself. I was in a position where I had a choice between chemo and radiation or having my anus and...

Hi Eric, I am also having a problem. I guess this has happened before. Technology - can't live with it and can't live without it! Stella

Hi all, I just donated my unused items to ostogroup.org. But there are a number of groups on the Internet that you can donate to. When donating items ...

Hi CWilliams97, I would highly recommend that you listen to your ostomy nurse. The danger of leaving it in the heat is that it does cause it to loose ...

I am so glad that you can laugh at yourself, Lisa. My "embarrassing story" is last summer I went into a very exclusive dress shop - I was not planning...

Great advice, Dan, I usually am very wary about taking high doses of anything - everything in moderation. Stella

Wow, Linda, you sure do come up with some great ideas! Stella

Linda, Whenever you get this, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. It's never easy losing a loved one. God bless and be with you, Stella

Thanks John, You definitely learn something new every day! Stella

Hi Liza, Have you gotten a starter kit from either Hollister or Coloplast? The one I prefer is Coloplast as they include a carry bag with a mirror tha...

Liza, I certainly can understand your reticence toward the uniforms. We had solid green, then blue plaid, then an ugly green/blue solid - this over t...

Hi LL North, I am glad to hear that you are not having a recurrence of cancer. Are you able to eat and drink dairy products or use a calcium citrate/...

Hi both Liza and Linda, Liza, I am glad that things are picking up for you. It DOES get better - sometimes little-by-little and sometimes in leaps and...

Liza, You are going to make it after all! Stella

Liza, I am glad that you can allow yourself to be yourself here. This online community has been such a God-send for me. Every time I connect with the ...

Hi Liza, It's quite normal to grieve, as I found out from the other ostomates. You'll have days, but just look at all you do have - a wonderful husban...

Hi Tony, Loved your last post! I also try to eat a lot of healthy fats, plus drink a great deal of fluids as both help to keep things moving along. St...

Hi Liza, I suggest you check out Eric's video on blockages if you haven't already - it's very informative. Best to you, Stella

Thanks, Eric, This seems to be the best solution as I did try the cut-your-own with the adhesive and did not like how it felt. The barrier was too wid...

Hi Liza, Wow, what a time you are having! Have you consulted your ostomy nurse about any of this? She or he would be able to make some suggestions or...