Today is National Nude Day.. enjoy !

Hello All, I love the english language. I love that there are so many different ways to express one thought. I love that the process of putting one's thoughts down can be an art in itself. I can't even pretend to be in the same class as some of the talented and learned wordsmiths who inhabit this site (you know who you are) but you inspire me every day and I have fun with it. To that end I wan...

       How to Have a Smokin' Hot Body  1 ...Have A Body  2- Go to Arizona  3- Walk from target to your car in the parking lot !!! hotter than hot for all body types , instantly 

W. C. FIELDS WAS EXPRESSING an aversion for innocence when he said: “Anyone who hates children and animals can’t be all bad.” Fields unwittingly was touching upon the very reason that I like animals better than people: their inherent innocence. The company of a good dog or cat, in my experience, grows into a bond that is simply absent with most humans. Even watching a movie, one becomes inured ...

Hi Guys,   I always thought it odd that so many osotomates are from the UK.  Just from a percentage of the population sort of thing.  I noticed it on here first, when I look at the ladies pics....but I also noticed it recenlty on the "other" ostomy dating site.  I was looking at the "new members" pics and the majority of the gals are from the UK.  What am I missing about ostomies and Great Bri...

Hello folks. These last couple days have been full of activity. Home health care nurses have been by to assess,. Got out of the house to get my t3.... What an adventure, and what a garbage system. Insurance really is not an assurance of anything h...

ANNIVERSARIES.


As anniversaries I fear
roll regularly round each year,
they tend to make me pause awhile
to ponder if they are worthwhile.


Are they for me to celebrate,
or are they there for me to hate?
For they are just another way
to contemplate tha...

Hi Gang,   With all the discussions COVID is producing...........such as do masks work (current day Europe would indicate they do not)......who came up with 6' as the correct spacing for social distancing.......so 5'11" is unsafe....but 6' is fine???  Have you seen those ridiculous face shields they're selling that are open on all sides???  If you smoke....inhale and put your mask on in front ...

Life is Complicated Sometimes in people’s lives , things don’t happen the way you want them to . 

The year 2020 has been an unpredictable ride through world politics, the pandemic, numerous protests and many more difficulties that had made living life quite hard for most. Let us embrace 2021 with much-needed hope and happiness. Just, K.  

Yesterday was rough. Two blow outs. A lap full of sh*t twice. I thought I did it all right. Been down on myself for being stupid since that's obviously the issue. I've been trained in this why am I failning so miserably!?!?


I'm trying to pull bac...

KINDNESS: CARE & CONSIDERATION.



We live in a society 
where people’s impropriety 
can sometimes go beyond what’s right 
even when it’s out of sight. 


If we are to live together 
we must all consider whether 
everyone should do their bit 
and not let s...

Finally some good news !!  Elders lost and Calif  Won .  Crazy that it cost 200 million bucks One year before an Election to , keep  Calif  safe and sane from wacky  Ultra Conseevatives  like Elders , Covid denier who would have revoked all Covid ...

Here is my third round of Jeff Foxworthy style "You Might Be A Redneck" situations. Again, these are mostly original as far as I know. I've enjoyed all your comments on rounds 1 and 2. To further this series, I'll have to go back to the drawing board. So that's a maybe for future installments. Thanks for following along so far.........hope you get a few chuckles, or possibly a good laugh.   1...

I've had my ileostomy for a week and I've been having terrible anxiety I'm not sure how to deal, it's all so new to me, i could really use some advice 

Well it was really date afternoon, went to the movies and saw Respect. It was really good, lots of music with an interesting story. Now just waiting for our dinner reservation.

Has anyone ever have to make their own ostomy because you ran out and there was no place to go to buy one?

I wasnt real enthusiastic about working out prior to surgery Feb9 21. I would really like to join a class of Pilates or Yoga, something. I know some people who worked out previously have started working out again after they recovered. ( I dont know them personally but on social media )Please share any advice or experiences as I am really not trying to get a hernia because I want a flatter stoma...

8/11/21 greetings and salutations to old friends and  newbies... Have I been missed? Where you at Bob- my brother in arms-...  Yes been  awhile.  membership is now renewed for life time and wanted to touch base.  Warms my heart seeing you all still out here fighting the good fight.  and  goodness, the amount of new members is incredible. Glad to see word is getting out.   I have a lot of catch...

and my girl below is a Maltese/Shihtzu so either a Malshie or Shiteeze! 😁

So, we're being pretty quiet and cautious here about what has happened over the past four years and I fear that we have become a bit complacent, always assuming someone else is going to DO SOMETHING.  I have always believed opposing sides are capable of expressing their beliefs WITHOUT anger towards others' opinions.  However these past five years have proven me wrong. There has been NO attempt...

Sometimes my fallibility and humanness catch me unaware. Being chronically sick for so long, was such a source of shame that at times I don’t allow myself to feel. It is only when my body says ‘enough’ that my brain follows suit and recognizes it ...

A CONTEMPLATIVE INCIDENT.


Last night there was an incident,
which turned into an accident,
that made me contemplate my life,
my stoma, sicknesses and wife.


It had been quite a normal day
with nothing much out of the way,
and nothing to make me alarme...

I am considering surgery to have my illestomy removed. I would like to know from others who have done this if it was successful or unsuccessful and problems that may have occurred. Thank you

If that's you.....here's what you do.  Head over to your nearest Walmart........even if you need nothing or have no intention of spending a cent.  Walk into the appropriate clothing section for you.....and stand behind a rack of clothes that's facing the checkout lanes.  And just watch.  If you do that for 10 or 15 minutes I guarantee you will leave the store feeling better about yourself.  I d...

Hey Ostomates..........sorry for my absence!!  But thanks for all the messages and emails!!  No, nothing bad has happened, just always really busy this time of the year.  Got to get the farm ready for winter and I'm by myself.......so just tons to do and not much time to do it. But I got hay put up this past week and I closed the pool yesterday......so I'm on the downside of the fight now.....a...

When Covid first started I thought it would be worse than what it has been. It has been bad and it's likely to be with us forever but controlled. I thought ( at first) is this the end of the world as we know it? I wondered what would happen if 50 % of the world died? I thought if I survived how would people like us manage if we couldn't get pouches/bags? Before I had time to think of an answer ...

No more from me about people  who don't have enough sense to save their own lives , I just wish they would stop trying to take the lives of others who are actuall trying to mitigate the current medical disaster. Just leave the sane people in peace...

GRATITUDE.


The worst of times has got to be
when first you find your ostomy.
You can no longer hide away
it’s on your side and there to stay.


It shakes you to the very core
and makes you feel that you deplore
the very thing that helped you to
avoid th...

hey Bob I see you have a new hat I like it and that looks like a nice coat for keeping warm taking care of the aminals, Best wishes and stay safe

Humor Before Humor Became Smutty · RED SKELTON'S RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT MARRIAGE1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.4. I asked my wife where she wanted...

Hi all


I am off to Dornoch northern Highlands any ostamate up there first 2 weeks of August would be nice to meetup and chat over a coffee beer or meal


I am going with granddaughter and her mate so could do with someone to meet up with


Gordon

When this is over may we never take for granted: A handshake with a stranger Full shelves at the store Conversations with neighbors A crowded theatre Friday night out A routine checkup The school or work rush every morning Coffee with a friend The stadium roaring Each deep breath Life itself When this ends may we find: That we have become more like the people We wanted to be We h...

I hate my urostomy. When I found out the doctor removed my bladder for a little 0.6 superficial nodule without a root and the rest of my bladder was totally clear, I realized he lied to me. How could a cancer doctor do this. I want him investigate...

A few of you commented that you would like to see some more of the "You Might Be A Redneck" (YMBAR) jokes. For those that missed the first round, this is my take on furthering the Jeff Foxworthy routine. As far as I know, these have mostly been born from the deep recesses of my mind. Oh well, hope you get a good laugh, a hearty guffaw, or even a mild chuckle out of these.  1.   If the manager ...

So what’s it all about? Most of us are born, live any number of years, then we die. So what’s it mean? Did we take someone else’s place? Will someone take our place? Was it mostly fun? Was some of it too difficult or was it a breeze? Some are born...

The Single Ostomate



If you are single, you have a bit more of a challenge. Dating is hard enough when you have little or nothing serious in your past. But now, you have a medical past that has affected your body, mind and spirit. It can take some...

This gave me a laugh I needed my son has covid 19 and is very sick. I am praying I don't get. Hope it gives y'all a smile   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iptwN89XHf4  

It's said that hindsight is 2020, though 2020 was far from a hindsight let's all hope that 2021 will become more than that. Being a New Year is now approaching let's Pray that the numbers 2021 will become more fun and prosperous for all.
Charleston...

Hello everyone! I've had my ileostomy (Penelope haha) for a few years now. I've recently wanted to start eating healthy and getting into shape. However, I have the type of personality that, if something is overwhelming to me, I shy away from it. Trying to figure out healthy eating with an ileostomy, well, was overwhelming to me. A coworker of mine suggested to try a forum, so here I am :)  Doe...

Hi All ,   


I was watching a documentary about 911 last night and I had a bit of an epiphany , I was in Ireland at the time because we were having a sort of a family reunion in Ballina, Co Mayo, my home town . My New York family and my Washingto...

  Many of you on here have peeked into my profile and my photos . Have you ever noticed the change in my profile status ?