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Happy New Year to you too, Eric. Thank you so much for all you do to keep this site going!! You have made such a huge difference for so many people. Y...

I did indeed get a notification. 😀👍

Hi Eric, I subscribed to this topic. 🙂

@varg55 Hi Laurie. I’m actually 2 1/2 years into having my ileostomy, but I’ve had a lot to contend with, so have been extra cautious with what I ea...

Welcome Bruce. I too had a perforated bowel and became septic. Fortunately I didn’t need a respirator, just lots of IV antibiotics. My colon was perfo...

Hi Terry, I am one of those “milk goes right through me people. Yogurt, not as much. Especially high protein Greek yogurt. I’ve noticed the same th...

Hi John, There is no way I ever could have imagined everything that would happen this last year. It just shows that you have to appreciate the good ...

@tigerlily Hi Laurie, Eric has it set up so we can have a small percentage of our Amazon purchases be donated to Vegan Ostomy. If you go to the to...

Hi Eric, Thank you so much for all you do for us. You are incredible!! I hope everyone is remembering to use the Vegan Ostomy link on Amazon whe...

Thanks to all who have shared information about the vaccine. I plan to get it when I am eligible. Especially with being on Humira. My GI doctor has me...

Laurie, That is great that you have that available and it was very nice of you to share with your fellow canadians. It would be nice if we had somet...

Hi Terry, I’ve had my ileostomy for almost 2 1/2 years. I agree with Lynne, it takes a while for your body to adjust to the ileostomy. For me, tran...

Chris, I love that not only did you use the word moatness, but also that it made perfect sense to me. 😂 I don’t know if it is caused by the flange l...

@chrisandbagpus Hi Chris, Thank you for your response. It sounds like we have some similarities. I forgot about your trimming your wafer into the ...

For me it is a lot of work for one day. 😂 But I think this is such a fun idea. I’m very curious how yours turns out because I want to try it too.

@veganostomy Hi Eric, I am using Coloplast 16961, Sensura Mio Deep Convex. I do not believe they are extended wear. I have a crease in my skin,...

@tigerlily Hi Laurie. A convex flange is a super suggestion, but unfortunately I am already using a deep convex flange. My stoma is pretty flush wit...

@sjlovestosing Thanks Stella. I haven’t been to see the stoma nurse lately, but have several times over the past couple years, and I have stumped th...

@dlkfiretruck They said my pan is pre-seasoned. Fortunately. 😀