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The way it was explained to me was that the hernia is the small intestines. And the noises and rumbly feeling when I put my hand on it confirms that f...

I’ve been having a really hard time the last couple weeks. This pain/discomfort which used to be periodically, has been happening much more frequently...

George, I rarely feel the output coming out. And the only time I clean my stoma is, like John said, when I change out my wafer.

Ken, I’m so glad the stoma powder has helped you. Nothing is worse than having raw irritated skin! I hope the convex flip is the answer to your le...

Chris- How did everything go for you? I’m hoping all went well and you are recovering comfortably!!

Hi Braveness, I have been having what I think is problems with my Crohn’s lately. And I also am having a bit of a rash on my arm and some joint pain...

Hi Raspout66, I wish I could say I was with you on this one, but unfortunately I am not. I know that Linda (LK) has posted in the past about mala...

Rick, I also experience discomfort most of the time when I try to lie on my side. I have always been a side sleeper, so sleeping on my back has been...

Happy Canada Day to all the Canadian ostomates out there!! 🇨🇦🎉🎈🇨🇦 From your broken neighbors to the south. 😂

Good for you Glenn!! What a beautiful view! I’m so glad you are able to resume such an important activity. That is great that your whole family is in...

@rick Welcome Rick, I am sort of in the same situation. My original surgery was emergency surgery to save my life, so they just took out my colon....

Chris, Best wishes for you and Bagpus this week. I hope it all goes as expected and look forward to hearing the results.

@chrisandbagpus Chris and Mimi, I too have a history of anemia. I had to have a transfusion 10 years ago because I had lost so much blood (almost ...

@azmcinnis It was 12 years ago, and my memory isn’t that great, so I have to answer with a resounding “maybe”. 🤣

@azmcinnis I’m really glad you have joined us here on this forum, as you offer a perspective that few of us have, and your stories are interesting a...

@veganostomy Thanks Eric! I have always eaten grapefruit without the segment-dividing membrane. I never thought of preparing an orange the same way...

Hi Mimi, I was given a long list of things to avoid when I left the hospital. Nuts and seeds were on the list. I have carefully been trying to reinc...

@llholiday I love your daughter’s dog’s names, especially Winnie Cooper. That makes me laugh. 🤣

@azmcinnis It is always encouraging for us newer ostomates to hear success stories like yours. It gives us hope that getting back to a normal life i...