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@tony-h This isn’t fair! You and Sheila have been through enough! I’m so sorry that this is happening. What a way to ruin a vacation. Hoping that you ...

@njewell1 I had to look up Lake Hemet on a map. It’s nice that you can go to a cooler place when the weather is so hot; hopefully it doesn’t take you ...

@tony-h You should have warmer temperatures and lots of sunshine in Portugal. Hope you have a lovely vacation - you and your bride could use some pamp...

Much cooler in the last several days, and lovely for sleeping at night. We are still at the cottage on Lake Huron, and this weekend was the last hurra...

@chelly I think Tony’s idea of lying down is a good one. What about holding a small mirror so you can see what you’re doing, while applying your flang...

@veganostomy I am amazed that you can even ride a bike now, Eric. You are definitely a role model for never giving up hope.👍 Laurie

Wow! Farting in 2 part harmony! You’re right - not too many people would understand this, but we all will here. Thanks for the laugh. Laurie

Chelly, Eric has a good suggestion about the Castile soap towelettes. Castile soap is a classic olive oil soap that is very easy on skin without addin...

@gardengypsy I get that some of the things we used to enjoy seem daunting after ostomy surgery, but is there a way you could enjoy these things in mod...

As they say, it never rains, but it pours. I’m sorry that you’re dealing with all of this. I’ve never had a hiatal hernia, but I have had surgery for ...

@veganostomy Eric, if you can follow a recipe, you can make your own soap. The most difficult part is safely using lye, which is quite caustic, but yo...

@gardengypsy All soaps, by definition have oil or fat in them. Soap is made by combining lye with fat or oil in a chemical reaction called saponificat...

Barbara, so many of us here suffer pancaking problems. It goes with the territory, I guess. I haven’t found a solution, but the way I deal with it is ...

Hi Jillian, Sorry - I’ve been meaning to reply for awhile; just got really busy. Trying to figure out output issues can be maddening. It’s like look...

@tony-h Cooler today (24C) than it has been lately, and no humidity, but air quality warnings due to the wildfires.😩 So, I still have the AC o...

@chelly This is really good news! I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through, but because of your perseverance, your stoma has been repaired. Fin...

@tony-h Tony, so glad to hear that Sheila is making good progress. What a time you both have had! I hope you’re able to get out for short walks to enj...

@veganostomy Eric, I’m sorry to hear that your wife has been in hospital. I’m glad that she’s out now, but I’m sure it has been a worry for you, and a...

@dlkfiretruck Linda, I’m 68, with a head of white hair, but I can tell you that if I was buying maternity pants and someone gave me a sidelong glance ...

@chelly I will be thinking of you as you approach your next surgery, Chelly. You have been through so much, and as Eric said, you deserve better. It’s...