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Hi Linda, My "roots" (pun intended) for gardening got back to both my grandmothers. My father's mother had the most influence on me, I think. She grew...

Hi Naomi, and welcome to the forum. I wear leggings over my pouch and find them quite comfortable. You want to make sure that you don't use a filtered...

Hi Linda, I am so sorry to hear of all your issues. I said a prayer for you as I read your last post. In answer to you question about asparagus: yes,...

Alice, It sounds like you have a pretty good attitude about things. That is very important! You are also moving in the right direction. There may be ...

Hi all, My ostomy nurse recommended using mineral oil with a few drops of essential oil, such as peppermint or lavender, as a lubricant. (I use lavend...

Hi Alice, I don't use a wax wafer, but do use paste to fill in the low spots. I use Coloplast's Sensuro Mio Light Convex one piece, which has been gre...

Hi guys and gals, I was away for five days and just came back last night, so I wasn't able to comment. I really can't add anymore wisdom than the othe...

Hi Alice, and welcome to the forum! Your ostomy nurse is a smart woman to send you here. This is where I began my journey over a year ago before my su...

Hello Mouse, I am very sorry to hear about your predicament. I don't know what it is like to have to wait for so long for much needed surgery. Hopeful...

I agree with Eric - using a water bottle would be much easier! Stella

John, I think you meant Linda! So Good Luck to you, Linda! Stella

Hi Linda, I have tried twice to write a reply, but my computer is going haywire. I wrote all about composting, not just once, but twice and the darned...

Hi Linda, Thank you for the tip(s)! I just wanted to point out how much I appreciate how much you care for all us ostomates. Though we are not face-to...

Linda, What great ideas you have about freeze drying tomatoes! I will have to give that one a try. As for the garden, though we have a 10' x 10' garde...

Egad, John! Who'd a "thunk"! :-D (I guess we all have a wee bit o' the leprechaun in us!) Stella

My husband uses a heavy duty leather apron when he operates his table saw and planer. He knows all about kickbacks from the saw, since he uses one a ...

Hi Linda, In answer to your question about freezing zucchinis, yes you can freeze them. I skip the water bath and just grate them and freeze them. Th...