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Share Your Ostomy Tips! Helpful advice for daily life with an ostomy.

By: Past Member

Replies: 58

Views: 62198

It gets better

By: tbird56b

Replies: 8

Views: 104

Does anyone know of a good Android app for keeping track of food intake, output, exercise, and weight loss?

By: kenneth.girouard

Replies: 3

Views: 67

Tips for Efficient Pouch Cleaning and Deodorizing

By: Ila jean

Replies: 3

Views: 121

Returning to Work After Surgery: Seeking Advice and Sharing Experiences

By: shonakipfer

Replies: 14

Views: 205

Help Needed for Stinging Ileostomy Edges

By: The boat

Replies: 13

Views: 210

UK Radar Key

By: William15

Replies: 4

Views: 87

Preventing Liquid Leaks on Clothes

By: Dilane

Replies: 6

Views: 190

Tips for Preventing Urostomy Leaks

By: Top

Replies: 3

Views: 137

Trust Your Instincts: Emptying Your Bag at Night

By: cjotl2019

Replies: 7

Views: 201

Sore Skin Around Stoma Site: Seeking Tips for Relief

By: DannyUK

Replies: 18

Views: 287

Compression Shirt or belt

By: 4Mellow4

Replies: 9

Views: 85

How to keep hydrated

By: Terriroderick

Replies: 2

Views: 19

Colonoscopy Tips and Lessons Learned with a Stoma

By: SusanT

Replies: 5

Views: 320

Colostomy Output Issues After Surgery

By: Andrews

Replies: 7

Views: 179

Bulk up your Stool

By: Ozzieozwal

Replies: 2

Views: 38

Banatrol Usage for Managing High Output in Ileostomy

By: NICUMOMMY3

Replies: 2

Views: 192

Seeking Advice and Support After Ileostomy Surgery

By: Jimmy001

Replies: 10

Views: 402

Finding a Dress for a Wedding with a Transverse Ostomy

By: Beaugart

Replies: 46

Views: 1120

Skin Protectant Tips for Better Wafer Adhesion

By: infinitycastle52777

Replies: 13

Views: 353

Ostomy-Friendly Casual Dress Recommendation

By: eefyjig

Replies: 8

Views: 488

Ostomy-Friendly Dress for Special Occasions

By: eefyjig

Replies: 15

Views: 509

Why is My Ileostomy Output Foamy?

By: Gracie Bella

Replies: 8

Views: 227

Avoiding Embarrassment: Seeking Advice on Ostomy Clip Security

By: helpmecomputerguy

Replies: 23

Views: 452

Trouble with Urostomy Bag Leaks

By: The boat

Replies: 3

Views: 183

Skin Protection Advice for Retracted Colostomy

By: Dwild-WA

Replies: 23

Views: 370

Removing Vent Sticker After Shower Mishap

By: Dwild-WA

Replies: 10

Views: 237

Colostomy Leaks Due to Kyphosis: Seeking Advice

By: Codybug

Replies: 11

Views: 215

Help Needed for Leaking Inverted Stoma

By: Casey

Replies: 40

Views: 520

Help Needed: Correct Order for Applying Stoma Products

By: Gracie Bella

Replies: 21

Views: 380

Using Spray or Coconut Oil to Remove Stoma Rings

By: pamela.hill

Replies: 14

Views: 486

Trimming Wafer Edges to Reduce Skin Contact - Thoughts?

By: pamela.hill

Replies: 27

Views: 357

Helping scars to heal and fade

By: Gracie Bella

Replies: 17

Views: 108

Struggling with Ostomy Bag Leaks Despite Various Solutions

By: Smnard

Replies: 30

Views: 570

Using Baby Oil as an Ostomy Bag Lubricant

By: Klassmom

Replies: 16

Views: 370

Tips for Avoiding Painful Blockages

By: tmn68

Replies: 8

Views: 138

Issues with Barrier Rings Turtlenecking in Ostomy Appliances

By: Missb

Replies: 11

Views: 507

Struggling with Colostomy Wafer Leakage - Advice Needed

By: RobS

Replies: 16

Views: 426

Seeking Advice on Urostomy Pouches and Supplies

By: retired army 1

Replies: 6

Views: 225

Tips for Managing High Ileostomy Output

By: corlsharonl49

Replies: 7

Views: 303

Facing the Back Wall: A Comfortable Ostomy Care Setup

By: IGGIE

Replies: 6

Views: 415

Improving Bag Handling with Mobility Challenges

By: evergreen7doves

Replies: 5

Views: 203

What is M9 and where can I find it in the UK?

By: Leslie 44843

Replies: 6

Views: 93

Warming Up Paste for Better Pliability - Tips?

By: cjotl2019

Replies: 11

Views: 645

Quick and Clean Method to Empty a Drainable Pouch

By: ZZNIPER

Replies: 33

Views: 1015

Managing Hydration with Ileostomy and Gastroparesis

By: MagicofMania

Replies: 3

Views: 309

Why I Write the Date and Time on My Bag

By: warrior

Replies: 32

Views: 891

Navigating Holiday Parties with an Ileostomy and a New Boyfriend

By: hangingin

Replies: 34

Views: 1200

Stages of Leak Severity and Management Tips

By: SusanT

Replies: 11

Views: 472

How to Keep Stoma Scissors Sharp: Tips from a Nurse

By: Queenie

Replies: 32

Views: 940

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