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A former New Yorker, eh. From where about? I was born in Westchester County and lived in Putnam County until we transplanted in VT many years ago. B...

Hi Gary, Welcome to Vegan Ostomy! How long ago did you have your surgery? I ask because you want to make sure that your body totally heals from surg...

@stella What you have described is what a Foley catheter is. It's a hose connected to a bag that allows you to pass urine. A hand held catheter is a...

@stella Are you on a Foley Catheter or using a hand held device? I was using a Foley for at least a month after surgery. My surgeon tried to get me ...

@alida You can go to the following web address where there is a list of places you can donate to. Stella

(@veganostomy) Oh Eric, I am so sorry to hear of your accident. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers as you heal. This does present a whole new set ...

@alida Good for you! As John said, there will be bumps in the road at times, but you are well on your way to a new normal -which actually isn't so b...

@tim Hi Tim,, Did you ever consider using a light convex? I use one and put paste on the areas where I have dips. It has worked wonders for me. Ma...

Hi Bob and welcome! Sorry to hear about your fall, but glad to hear that things are all right. BTW, the sugar trick was used years ago by vets when a ...

@squeakyandliza I wish I could be part of that, but I'm in the northeast. It sounds very interesting. Let us know how it is. @llholiday I'll ha...

You guys! You are all comedians! What a lift to my day! Stella

@raine So glad to hear that you are pain free! Take care. 😊 Stella

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Hello dear friends, Thank you so very much for your thoughts and prayers for Lee. He went to the opthalmologist yesterday and had the growth taken c...

(@alida) Hi Alida, Eric isn't the only one late to this party! Welcome to a wonderful website filled with info and all kinds of support from the o...

Again, I truly appreciate the good thoughts and prayers - you are all awesome! God bless, Stella

(@dlkfiretruck) Actually, Lee was able to get an appointment this coming Monday with the ophthalmologist that he wanted, since the doctor specialize...

(@dlkfiretruck) Hi Linda, I tried the "taco" approach - from top to bottom - but was unable to get it positioned as the adhesive stuck to my finge...

(@roddy6667) I have never used the taco method myself, but it sounds like a better idea than what I've been doing - basically looking down at the ap...

Lee went to his doctor who said he needed to see a specialist. She believed it was benign because it came on suddenly. Lee also did some research over...