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Generally speaking, traditional baby wipes shouldn't be used around the stoma, however, this can depend on the wipe. The concern is that some wipes ...

@yittleone Very nice! I wish I was skilled at sewing, as I'd probably be making my own bespoke support bands and garments.

This has been my experience. I eat a LOT of popcorn, probably an abnormal amount even for someone with a fully intact digestive system. LOL 100% a...

@tony-h Great news on that update! How long do you think you were mis-measuring for? ????

Cheers, John! I feel like the older I get, the faster the year goes by. I couldn't believe how quickly the "nice weather months" went by this year! ...

I truly salute your service. When I was waiting at a local bike shop, the owner's son was telling me that he's training to become a firefighter. And...

No trouble at all! This thread is now in a new home :) Have you tried putting the vents in a different spot to see if it works better for you? ...

@granddayout That certainly is a good question, which I don't think has a straightforward answer that works for everyone. There's obviously a line ...

Yeah, I was given a sample by a friend at one of the ostomy events I was at, and the Salts Confidence BE have a very professional look and feel. ...

@granddayout Thank you for sharing that! As horrifying as it must have been at the time, you were prepared and were able to take care of business like...

Do you find that chocolate affects your output at all? Anything chocolate or cocoa (always dairy-free when I consume it) tends to turn my output to sl...

That's pretty great! Above average wear time by most standards! Will you be wearing that wafer "to failure", or are you planning to replace it soone...

Hey @bigmike322. Welcome back. I'm sorry to hear that it's under unexpected circumstances, but it sounds like you have things sorted out now. I've b...

This would be a great thing to ask. Having even your index and second finger free would make a HUGE difference. Yes, if you can manage using wate...

I don't personally see any desserts that might create problems (in moderation, of course). But just be aware of desserts that have chunks of fruit or ...

When I broke my shoulder a few years back, I was doing things with one arm, but could still use my fingers to hold onto my appliance, if needed. It wa...

I spoke with a top GI specialist years ago, and he said that our small intestine adapts to absorb fluids after the colon is removed, but it can take s...

Oh wow, that's not good! That's also surprising, but not all products work for all skin types. I'm glad you did try anyway. I'd be interested in hea...

Hi Kim, That's for sharing that tip about banana flour. I haven't tried it, but it sounds like a much more palatable idea! LOL I really appreciate ...

How does your skin look? Is it still healthy and intact, or are there raw or weepy areas? In my experience, even a perfect appliance setup will fail...