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is that what used to be called Convatec Silesse John ?

I'm 5 years post op with my ostomy and my only regret is that I didn't have it 20 years ago , life is so much simpler and easier , I was offered a rev...

Hi Tokyomx , hope your recovery goes well , I would suggest getting a support belt to prevent hernia problems , I didn't and got one shortly after my ...

Hey Linda thanks for the info ,,”love barley so must try that in a soup , doctor took me off metformin and put me on dapagliflozin , so hopefully I...

thanks Linda much appreciated advice , the new diet is playing havoc with my stoma output at the moment , all the foods I have avoided in the last few...

I have changed my diet completely and along with the metformin my blood sugar is coming down slowly but surely (using test strips and finger pricking ...

Hey Linda I’m testing my blood sugar before and two hours after most meals , had a spike of 10.2 this morning after 50g of muesli, so still learning ,...

I really appreciate all the support and info from all of you , it makes a real difference , this forum has been my lifeline for over five years and co...

@dlkfiretruck Hi Linda any advice on diet ? , I know white bread , all processed food is gone , and very little carbs , will be eating lots of fres...

@veganostomy thanks Eric , now I can get a plan of action in motion , another new doctor (endocrinologist)and a good dietician and a lot of determinat...

got the results back today and confirmed that I have diabetes , gp is so busy that i have to wait another week to see her , anyway just another thing ...

@dlkfiretruck Thanks Linda I have a feeling that i might be getting bad new thursday , I have probable had some warning signs over the last few year...

thanks John and Eric , its one of the few things I never thought I would get , i dont eat much sugar in general , like everything else you just have t...

@john68 , cant complain though , down through the years they have been outstanding for me , we are lucky to be living where in general , medical ser...

still waiting for a date for my op, will update when and if I get a date .

thanks scgirl , still waiting for a date for my op , our health service is still recovering from covid and being hacked by Russian hackers

@veganostomy Hey Eric , they are talking about 3 or 4 weeks , so close enough , getting major doubts , will be getting gall bladder removed at the sam...

@cardc Hi and welcome , in my case regarding diet ,the big problems are , mushrooms , celery and steak ( unless cut into tiny pieces , everything els...