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Is she taking any medications. I have had some pills come out in my bag. Some my body deals with just fine. Others come out while or partial. That cou...

I just ordered a free sample. 😊

@chris Thanks Chris! Is there a particular brand you use? Do you think a stoma collar would work on a pretty flush stoma? Thanks!

@tigerlily Hi Laurie. Squeaky was pretty recessed before so I was already using a deep convex wafer. It is a pretty rigid one so the ostomy nurs...

@nikkir Hi Nikki, For me the best thing has been to use an adhesive remover spray to take off the old bag. Then I use adhesive remover wipes to c...

Hi everyone, I had my surgery almost 3 weeks ago. It was at a surgery center and due to Covid protocol, my husband couldn’t come in with me. So he d...

Well today’s the day. A short five and a half months after I started getting blood in my bag, I am going for surgery this morning. I’m a little nervou...

Hi Dave, Welcome to VO. I also suffer from frequent leaks, so I can feel your pain. I used to use paste to fill the crevices in my skin. I have move...

Hi Stella, I’m just checking to see how you are doing. I wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you and sending lots of good thoughts your way. ❤...

Well, I learned that changing my bag in the bathroom stall at work is not the magic solution I had hoped. I had to change it at work today, at about 3...

@llholiday I love the little flap on the tail. When I close it, I fold the flap I’ve the opening and do the other folds and Velcro it. When I go to...

@jattzl I change so often because of actual leaks. I rarely change for any other reason. 😕

@llholiday I’ve had some problems with pictures not attaching, even if they are under 2MB. I’m not sure why. I assumed it was a glitch with my 7 ye...

As far as the attaching the bag to the wafer, I have found if you line it up at the bottom and slide your hands up both sides applying some pressure, ...

Laurie, your husband sounds like a character!! You need to be able to laugh to survive this ostomy life. At least that is what works for my hubby and...

@chris Chris, can you use 16961? If so, I could send you some. I have built up a bit of a surplus. 😀

Hi Stella! Just checking in to see how your week is going? I’ve been thinking about you. 💕

Bob, it is certainly a day to celebrate! I celebrate Squeaky’s birthday every year. I’m glad to hear how well things are going for you. I hear yo...