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Rick, My routine is very similar to Eric (it must be all the VO videos I watched). 😀 The ease of opening the end is one thing I love about the Col...

@Rosemary Purdy I am so sorry for what you are going through. I can empathize, as I have had many problems with leaks. You have 2 issues to deal wit...

Hi Rose, I’m definitely not an expert, but I was told if I eat some marshmallows in advance of a bag change it will slow my output. Not the healthie...

Glenn, I’m glad you got some good responses on this question. My stoma isn’t exactly floppy to start with, so I haven’t experienced this. My stoma i...

Dan, I hope the doctor is able to get your CPAP machine fitted properly, so you are able to benefit from using it. Feeling tired all the time is ter...

@glenn-giroir Thanks Glenn!!

@glenn-giroir Thanks for the feedback. Did it hurt very badly during the 6 weeks it was healing? Other people have said sitting was difficult after ...

@rick There is a fine line, for me at least, between well-informed and over-informed of the worst case scenario. I want to know what to expect, but ...

Normally I go to Farmers Market most weekends in the summer, but Covid is still pretty rampant where I live and there are usually pretty big crowds. I...

I agree with Eric about fiber in general. I notice it most when I eat apples. I definitely have to peel them, and I usually try to stick to half an ap...

Kevin, I second what John said. You should probably see your stoma nurse. I have had several granulomas and they are easy to remove. In fact, I have...

@chrisandbagpus Thanks Chris! You have some great points. When I had my last CT scan in November, a copy went to my primary dr and she saw someth...

@veganostomy Thanks Eric!! I hope you are right. 😊

@chrisandbagpus Thanks Chris!! I would love nothing more than to avoid the rectal stump removal. That is why I went for the second opinion in the ...

Thanks Lynne!! I appreciate your response. 😊 If I was going to ask a question, I guess I would ask if it is normal to feel so alone, in spite of ha...

@llholiday Thank you very much. That is a great tip for when things feel overwhelming!! 😊

I added mine. Thanks Eric!

Welcome Terri! We’ve all been there, and are figuring it out bit by bit. There are years of ostomy experience from the members here, so feel free to...