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Welcome to the forums, @feetrix. Does this pain feel like it's coming from the stoma itself or under the skin somewhere near the stoma? Does it cha...

@dtheblack Yes! I agree that it's better not to drink these plastic bottle beverages if possible. Is that Berkey an RO system? I've never seen anyt...

@chrisandbagpus I had a discussion with Tim about options and the problem with any filter media is that they will get clogged and cause problems. T...

Hey Janelle, Yes, blended soups and smoothies are just fine. This article may be more appropriate for your recovery phase: Best of luck!

Awesome intro! Thanks for sharing that. It's always nice to read positive stories (understandably more difficult to find online) and I have no doub...

I'm sorry to hear that, Chris. I hope things get better for you. I haven't noticed anything re the grade of plastic. Its really weird. I think th...

I'm sorry that you're going through this @loveanimals. It doesn't help that your derma appointment keeps getting pushed back, but I do think a solutio...

Yes, I'd like to know how things go, especially with the Cavilon cream, which I haven't used before. Just keep in mind that the more products you u...

VAC as in vacuum! Literally a vacuum for wounds, A.K.A Negative pressure wound therapy. :-P I explain a bit more about what it is and my experience...

@john68 What benefits are you noticing, John? I'm familiar with the Nivea brand, but don't really use it.

When you remove your wafer have a look at the underside (the sticky side) and if you see stool then you had a leak. If you simply see moisture or a sw...

Wow, Gordon, that must have been scary. I'm glad that you are doing better now.

@kiltedwolf Welcome to the forums. Even after 4 years, this is not a product I've tried. LOL Are you looking because you have a specific issue you'r...

This is encouraging to hear, despite not having an immediate solution.

I had some complications related to healing the wound, but that was mostly because the wound VAC I had was not working properly. Urinary and erecti...

Hi @rick, I don't have a hernia, so I can't speak for the repair from personal experience. But from what I understand, they are intended to be per...

I think you're right!/p>

I would personally start small and work up from there. So the smallest diameter in the thin barrier ring would be my first choice. If you need more af...

That's pretty much how stoma guards are designed, but the advantage to using a stoma guard is that you can REMOVE it! This product can't be removed on...

Happy belated birthday @squeakyandliza! Just like with kids, as the years go by I have those "they've grown up so fast" moments with my stoma thinki...