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Thank you John. It was not my intention to offend anyone. Anyone can say what they like about me, but please don't criticize people you don't even kno...

Thanks so much for everyone's advice and support! I have been going to Eric's videos over and over again as I do trust his judgement. I also have a t...

I met with my ostomy nurse this morning, and she said that some of her patients have ended up with allergic reactions to Adapt. I have never had a pr...

Hi everyone, I am getting away from the gardening topic. My husband suggested that I write a book about my experiences prior to and after surgery. He...

Hi everyone, My ostomy nurse and I are still trying to find the best system for me. I have a feeling that I will be going to a convex system, though s...

Hi Robert, When my garden is in full swing, I can pickles as well as green beans. The rest we store in our root cellar that my husband built and freez...

Hi, Robert, Linda, and Marcie, Did you know that beets and carrots are high in anti-cancer/inflammatory properties? Also, citrus is anti-inflammatory...

Hi Robert, My sister lives in southern NY - quite close to NYC. I live in northern VT - a couple of hours from Montreal. Our growing season in VT is ...

Hi Marcie, I also use leggings (by Leggs) under my dresses or under a loose top. I find them very comfortable and not restrictive. Don't go with the s...

I have a question for the women in the community: Is it possible to make your own covers for your bags or to add a pocket, say, to a maternity belly ...

Hi Donna, I went with maternity pants at first, and still use them from time-to-time. I went to a second hand shop rather than buy new and found a cou...

Thanks everyone! I'll look online as well as locally. Stella

Hi everyone, I couldn't help but notice the forums about immersion blenders. I don't own one, but am interested in locating one for soups and shakes....

Hi Robert, My sister has a little garden in a city neighborhood. It's amazing how much she grows. Currently, she is growing poblano, jalapeno, and ser...

Hi Evie, As a user of the Coloplast Sensura Mio 2-piece click system, I can honestly say that it is a very secure system, though is has a little highe...

Dear Donna, Welcome to the forum. I am a recent colostomate (surgery: 5/15/18). Though my circumstances were different - I had colorectal cancer and d...

Hi John, My father's grandfather came from Donegal. When he came to America, he opened a bakery. My father had his records as to how much of this and ...

Hi Robert and John, My little perennial garden is doing pretty well. My lupines are just beginning to blossom and the others - coral bells, heather, l...

Actually, I had my surgery on 5/15. But thanks for the good wishes. It went pretty well. I am adapting to a life as a colostomate - though it has its ...

I hope your surgery goes well. I'll say a prayer for you! Stella