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Hi Roddy, Although centering is easier with a two piece, I've settled on a one piece Hollister with a viewing window for many reasons, and my method ...

Hi Melissa, I'm glad you finally decided to post and introduce yourself. Welcome! We have all been through varying degrees of trauma, both physical...

Hi Alida, First of all welcome to the site. I well remember feeling like you do as a newbie, which was about 16 months ago. I had an emergency colo...

@jeffThanks for this Jeff. I've just spoken to my ostomy nurse and she is going to give me some samples of convex moldable pouches to try. Sounds li...

@mmzHi Marian, That is the exact wafer I am using, the Hollister, 11203, only I don't like the Eakin barrier as I found it is hard to get the adhesiv...

@dlkfiretruckWow, Linda, you sure have had a lot to deal with. We all have our crosses to bear don't we? Your positive attitude and sense of humour ...

@dogtalkererThanks for this. I have used the Coloplast Sensura Mio with convex wafer, is this the product you are talking about? Is the Cymed Micro ...

@mmzThanks Marian, This is all good info, but I'm having trouble picturing what you are describing with shaping your wafer? Are you meaning shaping ...

@veganostomyThanks for your reply. When I had my worst blow-out, just 24 hours after changing my appliance, I was wearing a Coloplast Brava, Code 120...

@tigerlilyHi Laurie, Well, as much as I'd like to have such super powers, I think I'll pass on the prerequisite cancer. Still learning how to naviga...

@chrisandbagpusBlast corn kernels across the room? Someone does that?! What a great skill to have! Maybe it could become an Olympic sport!? Are yo...

@dlkfiretruckHi Linda, Thanks for your reply. I think I've figured out that the reason I'm suddenly leaking is that I've started doing strenuous wor...

@jattzlHi Joanne, This is very helpful, thanks. Can I ask you what brand of pouch and barrier ring you use? I've found they are not created equal a...

@veganostomyHi Eric, This is what is confusing me. I got an email today, saying I had a new private message and not to respond directly, but to clic...

Hi Linda, First of all, sorry for calling you Lynne in the last note! I had just read a post from a Lynne, brain not working! So, I sent you a p...

Hi Lynne, Well, the tomatoes went through with no problem, which makes me really happy as they are one of my favourite foods. I used to grow my own ...

@dlkfiretruckHi Linda, I know what you mean about taking a break from electronics! It's a really good thing to do for yourself. Thanks again for a...