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RE: Does anyone else take it personally?

Kirsten, all the time! It takes awhile to learn what is, quite frankly, not natural. Hence websites like this one. Never hesitate to ask questions; we...

2 days ago
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RE: Supplies expirations

I have the same worry, since Covid, about getting supplies in a timely manner. So I order about 6 months supply at a time. In Canada, I’m not limited ...

2 days ago
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RE: Worst output EVER!

@dogtalkerer I don’t intend to explain anything - asking people to “explain” their experience is not appropriate. I have a sigmoid colostomy, so I hav...

4 days ago
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RE: Colonoscopy after surgery

Yes, definitely stay home and near the bathroom. It might take several hours before you have any output, but you never know. A high output pouch might...

5 days ago
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RE: Week one ileostomy - and how do you measure your stoma?

Kirsten, your hospital should have a stoma nurse who runs regular clinics for anyone with an ostomy. Ask your surgeon if you’re not sure. Also, were y...

1 week ago
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RE: Worst output EVER!

Jillian, I also have a colostomy, and I have trouble with beans, lentils and anything made from them, including hummus. I don’t cut them out of my die...

1 week ago
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RE: Question about fermented foods

Grandayout, I eat dill pickles and kimchi, and pickled beets with some frequency, and no problems with the fermented aspect of those foods. As always,...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Managing A Diet

Alex, I also have diet issues, so I have some understanding of the angst that goes with this. Have you considered working with a dietitian? That might...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Newbie in Ontario

Hi Kirsten, I am in Ontario too. Your story is different from mine, but sounds very much like so many of the stories I have heard on this site. You ...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Bathing suits

@veganostomy I just put in an order; I’ll post my review when it arrives. Laurie

3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
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RE: Tabbouleh salad

Jillian, I eat tabbouleh frequently, with no issues. As John said, try a little bit of foods you’re unsure of and see if you experience any adverse ef...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Colon Test

I’m Canadian too, and I had cancer diagnosed in 2015. Since then, I’ve never had the poop on a stick test sent to me. That test only picks up on blood...

4 weeks ago
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RE: Sick cat :(

@cat-momma oh, this is just too much to bear! I am so sorry that you’ve lost both cats, and so close to each other. I hope you can find some consolati...

1 month ago
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RE: Newbie question about food

@granddayout I have a colostomy (2015) and I can pretty much eat whatever I want, but I find that I do have to be careful about high fibre foods becau...

1 month ago
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RE: Hello from California

Hi Grand Day, and welcome! I am also here because of cancer, and I also had adverse effects from radiation. I’ve had to reframe that - and recognize t...

1 month ago
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RE: Travel with ostomy

I haven’t flown since my surgery 8 years ago, partly due to the surgery, but also due to Covid and caring for elderly parents. So now that I’m looking...

1 month ago
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RE: Stoma suicide

Oh Yvan, I am so sorry to hear what a difficult time you’re having. I wish you all the best for your recovery. Please let us know how you’re doing whe...

1 month ago
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RE: OMG, what an evening

Oh what an awful experience for you! Of course, we’ve all had bad experiences of some kind, so we are feeling extreme empathy for you! I agree with al...

1 month ago
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