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@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...

@llholiday I had surgery for a parastomal hernia 3 years ago. I had asked for biological mesh because I was worried about possible complications from ...

High of 26C and sunny predicted for today. I have been absent here lately, because we are moving! Heaven help me!😩 We have bought a new place,...

@dlkfiretruck 💯percent with you on that Linda!! And good for you for being a “wee bit naughty”! “Make good trouble “ is a motto I am identifyi...

It has been lovely and warm here recently - 28C - but yesterday, a cold front came in, with rain, and the temperatures dropped to 19C. Expected high t...

@dlkfiretruck Meet an Ostomate is now a pay-to-join site only. It also frequently gets bogged down in political issues that have nothing to do with be...

@tony-h So glad to hear this news - you must be so relieved! She has bounced back quickly. I hope you’re able to get some sleep now that the worry is ...

@tony-h Thank goodness, Tony! We are so lucky to be alive at a time of medical miracles. They might want to wait and see if they can stabilize Sheila ...

@tony-h Thinking of you both, Tony, and wishing you the best. I was admitted to hospital almost 2 years ago, in similar circumstances. They were able...

@dlkfiretruck Beautiful post Linda. Quite an emotional day for you. Laurie

@llholiday What a kind thing to do for your sister. A handmade gift is the ultimate compliment. She will appreciate the time and effort you put into i...