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Hi Linda, Sometimes we have to count out little victories over the greater problems. Though, I am still sorry that you have to go through all this. I...

Liza, That's the spirit! You are not letting your ostomy define who you are - a true "warrior"! God bless, Stella

All I can say is "Woo hoo!" This stuff really works! I am one who loves garlic and as I have a colostomy, and the output tends to have a strong odor, ...

Hi dogtalkerer, I've seen those "shoes" that you pictured and have seen someone in our community wearing them. He says they are very comfortable. St...

Hi Liza, I am sorry to hear of your difficulties. I wish I had some advice to offer, but it seems that Linda has been where you are and knows the scor...

Well, one thing I've done, which seems to help is to carefully cut out the pre-filter inside the bag. (I saw this done on YouTube). This helps me to s...

Hi Linda, I gave it a shot, but found that because I have a convex system, I couldn't do what you suggested. However, I'll keep my one-piece system an...

Happy Anniversary, Liza and Happy Birthday, Squeaky! Stella

Egad! Why didn't I thing of that? I will give it a try, Linda. Thanks hugely for the tip. See, I am still learning. That's why I love this site and al...

Hi Mouse, I am so glad that things are moving ahead for you. Wishing you God's blessing in all of this. Stella

Thanks everyone for your replies. I have been making the hole slightly larger horizontally as I have a slightly oval stoma, but for some reason, I h...

Hi LLNorth, After my total rectal, anus removal, I had issues with getting off the Foley catheter for over a month. Finally, after having no results w...

Oh Linda, I am so sorry for all the stuff you've had to deal with. It makes anything I've had pale in comparison. I was thinking about your experien...

Hello Gail and welcome! I use the one piece Sensura Mio convex and prefer the filtered bag since it is more discreet. I also use a filter cover. Jus...

Hi Tony and Eric, I haven't set up the camera that way, but I do have it on my main screen, so it's not so bad to access. No worries about getting sw...

Fabulous news, Sasquatch! Good luck in your new position. Stella

Hi Travelnutty, Welcome to the forum. You'll find all sorts of tips, info, and support here. Wishing you the best as you go into your surgery and beyo...

Hi Linda, I have to say that you ARE courageous! We who have faced adversities in our life and did not let them get the better of us as well. For me, ...