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Well, this didn’t work out. For some reason I don’t begin to comprehend, Etsy shipped my package to me, and it arrived (from Germany) in my city, and ...

@veganostomy well, that is perplexing. I wonder why? I can’t remember the exact wording, but the CRA said something like “for the foreseeable future “...

Kailee, just wondering if you use a flat or convex flange. If your stoma protrudes an inch or more, you are probably fine with a flat flange, but if i...

@kirsten Eric is right. Unless you’re going to be reversed within that 12 month time period, it’s worth applying. The CRA might grant you a time limit...

Well, I’m glad that didn’t happen at the airport! That might have been difficult to explain. Laurie

Oh boy, that was not pleasant. I’m sorry that happened to you. I guess the silver lining is that you will never see any of those people again ( but th...

@kirsten I remember getting ostomy supplies from my homecare nurse for awhile too, but not after the homecare stopped. You might want to ask next time...

@tony-h gorgeous photo! Thanks for sharing. Laurie

@ileostony Wow, you’ve had a rough go. Hopefully things will settle down now. Glad you’re home and starting to feel better. We’re all thinking of you ...

Granddayout, I think a lot of us are grateful for this site. I was on a different site for awhile, but left and joined VO. It was a good move - this s...

Rick, my stoma is only about half an inch, but it was a bit longer right after my surgery. I do find that I need to wear a convex flange; a flat flang...

@squeakyandliza great photo! Looks like the weather was good too. Glad it went well. Laurie

Kirsten, I agree with everything already said. I have a colostomy, and I generally change my appliance every 4 to 5 days; more frequently when my outp...

Wow, Liza! Good for you! Hope the walk goes well. Laurie

Tony, we’re all thinking of you and wishing you the best. The worst is over; now your job is just to rest and recover. Take good care, and know that y...

When my son was about 6 years old, our first cat died unexpectedly. My son was devastated. Because I am a hand spinner, I had saved a small bag of Tur...

@veganostomy I’m so sorry to hear this. Yes, it is shattering. It’s so hard to adjust to not having them run to greet you when you come home - that’s ...

@cat-momma I have bought a hernia support from Vanilla Blush, and I like it very much. I feel it is well made. It’s more of a binder than a hernia bel...

I came home last night. The pain is greatly diminished, and I’m back on solid food and antibiotics. I’m hoping that things will settle down before I h...