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Hi folks, We got only 14" of the white stuff, but it has been so dang cold, I haven't been able to go snowshoeing. We've had night time temps around n...

Hi Doug, Welcome to the forum! You will find a great deal of useful info here and the support of all of us ostomates -especially from Eric! I am a per...

Hi Brenda, I am late coming on to this, but I was wondering if you have checked with your stoma nurse as to what body type you are. Your body type ma...

Hi Sasquatch! So good to hear that you are gaining each day. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! God bless. Stella

Congratulations, Barbara! May God bless you and may your New Year be a Happy and Healthy one! Stella

Thanks again, Linda. I do use a vented bag but keep a shower cover over the vent. I just wasn't in a place where I could easily remove the cover. Than...

Thank you, Linda. The bleeding has stopped. I think that my appliance might have been a little too tight - I am making sure that there is enough space...

That's wonderful news, John! Isn't the human body a marvel? It's amazing how it compensates! Stella

Thank you to all! The info was very reassuring as it did stop. I think there was some chafing at the top of the stoma from my appliance. Stella

John, I'm with Marcie! Hope all continues to go well with you! Stella

Hello Cateyed22, Welcome to the forum! I have to agree with everyone else that being patient with your healing and having a good attitude will help a ...

Hi Dona, Great advice - also for a newbie like me - there's still so much I am learning. Thank you and others for the wonderful advice I get from thi...

Hi Sasquatch (or should your new moniker be "Tank"?) I'm glad to hear that you may be going home soon and reunited with your puppy. Don't be discourag...

Hi Raine, I couldn't agree more with what everyone is saying. I realize that it can be hard sometimes, but a good attitude greatly helps. For me, it i...

Hi Raine, I didn't go into the water, because they were very rough, and I am not a strong swimmer. My husband did and enjoyed it thoroughly. I just lo...