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I use an electric razor (Braun series 7) to clean up the hair on my stomach. It works great, but the skin needs to be completely free of adhesive or ...

I've been using the Sensura Mio for 3 years. A few months into having an ostomy, a co-worker asked me if I farted. I said no and realized that my fi...

@dlkfiretruck @prairiegirl Hey Prairie Girl, I'd like to clarify first that I am the 'father' of two young boys. So I can't take the credit that moth...

Welcome to the forum Prairie Girl, The great thing about this forum is being able to voice a concern about our butts, poo, life, pain, joy and everyth...

I have only had it for a week and its great so far. The fit can change depending on how much food i’ve eaten but its super comfortable. Easy to put ...

Recently bought the Stealth Band Support Belt and its amazing! I have a hybrid, 2 pros and now the comfort belt. Waiting for Eric to do a review on ...

I thought I'd share my current experience on this topic. I have been 'living' almost 3 years with an ostomy after 'suffering' with Ulcerative Colitis ...

Thanks for the replies guys. I meet with my surgeon for a scope yearly, and will be discussing removal. There is an option for j-pouch and reversal,...

I've read your other posts and it sounds like you are applying his appliance for him. I commend you for this, and I hope he appreciates how much wor...

Hey Sasq! Glad your surgery was a success and your on the road to recovery. This is a surgery that is written in my future, so I look forward to your...

Good Luck Sasq! We all hope you speedy recovery.

I personally go through moments of ‘down time’ where I wish I didn’t have to live with an ostomy and the headaches it brings. But I always revert bac...

I have used Hollister barrier rings (7805 and 8805) since my surgery. I love the 8805 with the ceraplus. I always use a barrier ring during changes....

Thanks for the replies and input. Bubbles, I skip a week because I travel for work. One week in one week out. So I alternate what I'm taking based o...

Stay strong Eric. Hopefully you can find something to help you manage the pain. We're a month away from 'legalization' so maybe this is something y...

Welcome Valerie! This forum has been a blessing and given many of us the information and confidence to live with our conditions. Everyone has their ...

Hey Sasq, i’ll be 2 years with my ileostomy in September with sub total colectomy. (Still have over 20 cm of tubage) The bloody mucous and discharge ...

Hey Sasq, I am sorry that I do not have any advice/tips.. but wanted to state that I will also require this procedure at some point in the future. My ...