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Thanks Chris!! That is so interesting about the lungs and grief. And especially the 3-5 am thing. I have been waking up (the times I have slept at a...

Linda, I am always happy to post a picture for you. 😀 I hope this one is okay.  8E8D3ED7-8DF1-461E-BB55-3D635FFD8AA7.jpeg

Hi Raine, I too have Crohn's and an ileostomy. I still have significant Crohn's in my rectal stump, and the doctor wants to remove it. I am seekin...

Eric, Dona and LL, Thank you so much for you kind messages. I imagine this will get easier with time, but that is hard to believe right now. In a ...

@john68 Thank you, John. And you are right, so many memories. 🙂

Hi to my supportive ostomates. I just wanted to share that my sweet daddy passed away Monday morning at about 2am, less than 48 hours after entering t...

I know that Linda (LK) has mentioned having short gut and has suffered from malabsorption as a result. Hopefully she will check in soon. I know she ha...

I just saw this on Facebook: ”Of course International Women’s Day falls on a day with only 23 hours”. 😂😂 Dont forget to spring forward, everyone.

John, What a nice thing for you to post. I think women don’t always know their own worth or their strength. I know I struggle with that. It is nice ...

I always think of “Friends” when I hear “going commando”. 😂

I have a fair amount of mucus daily, with a bloody tinge to it. And also that need to sometimes hightail it to the toilet. The constant draining is pr...

I am so sorry you are struggling like this. I have had a rough time with leaks and wafers not sticking. I have also had the tomato red skin with white...

If you ever see one against the Tri-Cities Americans, that is my team. 👍🇺🇸

Thanks Chris, I have actually been struggling with sharing this news with my friends. I have told a handful of people and all you guys here, but it ...

My dad was moved from the hospital into a house today and started hospice care. I have been in Portland for about 6 of the last 9 days but I have to g...

Looks like a nice day out with your lovely family!

That is funny!! Have you ever gone to one of the hockey games there?

Welcome Chris and Bagpus, Squeaky and I were in a similar situation, being thrown together after an emergency surgery. We were lucky to have home he...

You bet, Glenn! I recommend Baskin-Robbins, a shake with jamoca ice cream with a little chocolate syrup. So delicious.