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@chelly That's great to hear, and yes, while there are risks, you really need a better stoma moving forward anyway. Take things one day at a time, ...

@chelly North side of Lake Ontario. Yesterday was super hot, and the same today (thermometer reads 33C right now). I walked up to the grocery store...

That's great to hear! For salad, start with "easy" stuff like iceberg, red/green leaf lettuce, and then move onto things like romaine, kale, etc. V...

Thanks for sharing, Trisha! Regarding the stoma guides. We had another person ask fairly recently, and to the best of my knowledge, I'm not aware of...

@chelly Now that I can see the challenges you're facing, I would push for a revision, too. Surely, even your stoma nurse can vouch for you on this one...

Oh man, we've got a heatwave coming! It's supposed to "feel like nearly 40C in the next few days!

For me personally, when I have bile output, it's pretty noticeable in smell and appearance. That's with an ileostomy, so I'm not sure if bile would ...

@chelly I'm glad that they are taking it seriously and are willing to investigate before making the next move. And I'm proud of you for advocating for...

Other than overcast and some rain, the temperature has been marching towards 30C! Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday of next week are expected to be over 30C...

@squeakyandliza Wow, happy belated Birthday, Squeaky! Hey, does Squeaky get a free birthday coffee at Starbucks? 🤣

@chelly That's too bad about the allergies :( I know that some people swear by silicone-based rings, but they actually don't even stick to my skin, so...

@chelly Lots of variables to think about, eh?! Those melting barrier rings. In my experience, that could be caused by a few things: 1. Your outpu...

In the beginning, I'd say that I was overly cautious about everything. Worried that things would hit my stoma. Worried about how food would affect my ...

Father's Day yesterday was beautiful. Not too hot, not too windy, sunny all day. Today... overcast. 🤣

How often are you changing the appliance now? I don't remember the specifics after my own surgery, but I was having to measure *every time* for quit...

When that happens, it almost always means that the wafer will need to be changed (for various reasons, including it just being that time). The cavea...

@chelly If possible, try to get access to a stoma nurse to help you though these challenges. And I think calling the surgeon's office would be wise. ...

Tony, I hope that Sheila has continued to improve. The smoke has cleared out of there, but apparently, it's reached Europe. Sorry 😮 It's s...

Hey Trisha, glad you found the site! Yeah, those paper templates are annoying. I guess they are cheaper to make, so that's what we get. The only ...

You'll have fun! And I'm sure you'll meet lots of wonderful people, there! Best of luck on your journey. I'd love to hear an update in the future o...