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Hi John, I also go on Pinterest when I am fresh out of ideas for my cards. All my designs for my needle felting are original. I also love to garden ...

Hi everyone, This is my first posting to the lounge and I am thrilled to be able to talk about something other than my stoma. I enjoy crafting - I mak...

Thanks, Eric for the advice to both my questions. My husband and I think that it's a good idea to put on the wafer first to make sure that it is fitt...

Just one other question, Eric. Do you attach the system before you put on the barrier? I have difficulty attaching it because I put the barrier on fir...

Hi Eric, I purchased the 2-piece click on your recommendation. I was so impressed with the thoroughness of your review and found that I like all the f...

Welcome, Jeff, I am also a recent colostomate. I joined prior to my surgery on 5/15/18 and have found this site, the support of other ostomates and es...

Marcie, I am so sorry that you are dealing with all this. I will pray for you and hope your troubles end soon. Be well! Stella

Thanks for the tips guys! I am currently trying the flex system - I put it on last night. It's ok, but I do feel more secure with the click. I'll be ...

Hi, I thought I had sent this out to the forum, but I think I sent a private message in stead. I am still new to how to do all this - not the colostom...

So far, so good. I like the product a lot, though I did have a little trouble attaching the flanges. I noticed a little redness around my stoma before...

Thank you, Eric for your review. It has given me confidence in trying out this product. Coloplast sent an amazing kit with all kinds of features, plu...

Hello All, This is Stella's husband, Lee, typing for her. She wants to thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and encouragement. Her surgery yesterd...

Thanks so much for your prayers! Yes, I am a little nervous, but by the grace of Almighty God, I will get through it. God bless!

Hello John and Dona, Thanks for your encouragement! My hope in all of this is first, that the surgeon will get all the cancer; second, that I will hea...

Hi everyone, It's been a busy couple of weeks for me - this week in particular. I am preparing to go in for surgery this Tuesday. I met with my surgeo...

I just want to thank Eric for putting together this video. You are very real in presenting what can and may happen, but so positive in the presenting....

Thanks to all who responded! Dona, you were very informative and helpful about the ostomy nurse. (And no, you weren't rambling!) To "Kerby", thanks f...

Thank you Bob. I don't know how I missed your post, but am grateful for your reply. I am glad that your chemo and radiation went so well. I have been ...

Thank you so much. I appreciate your getting in touch. I am so glad that things worked out for you as well. You are right about having a sense of hum...

Marcie, I failed to mention that I have been seeing a therapist as well concerning my anxieties and she has been of great help to me. It's always goo...