sitNpriti
Feb 01, 2008 10:01 pm
Mary Ellen
Feb 02, 2008 4:49 am
I think people sign up then loose interest or sign in under the radar.
Belinda
Feb 02, 2008 12:15 pm
I'm here. Where are you? Seriously though I'm Belinda , I'm in England and it isFREEZING. Talk to me someone!
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sitNpriti
Feb 02, 2008 4:20 pm
Hi! Nice to meet you! I had my 2nd. colostomy after 20 yrs on Oct.6th, 2007. Guess I've learned the hard way not to put all the wrong stuff into my body.........my baaaaad!
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Priti
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sitNpriti
Feb 02, 2008 4:32 pm
Hi Belinda..........nice meeting you,too! I'm from E. Ohio which is verrrrry cold and gloomy today..........I had my Colostomy on Oct. 2007........how are you doing?
I hope this one(post) goes through..........took several times to get my last reply to post! grrrrrrr.....
Priti
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Feb 02, 2008 11:31 pm
Hello All.
I am in England too. I dont know why this sites not used much. We must be a boring lot!!! Or maybe leading such wonderful lifes we aint got time for this. I know which one I come under!!!
Best dash then, my taxis waiting to take me to the ball
Poppy
I am in England too. I dont know why this sites not used much. We must be a boring lot!!! Or maybe leading such wonderful lifes we aint got time for this. I know which one I come under!!!
Best dash then, my taxis waiting to take me to the ball
Poppy
tarababy
Feb 03, 2008 11:08 pm
Hi folks, just saying hi from Australia, I think people still cant open up about themselves..I find that a lot here in Oz....lots of them here but they dont even tell friends they have an ostomy, let alone come out and chat to a complete stranger..even if u do go first..I thought putting my face and story in the paper it would bring out more like me, to get into my support group...well wasnt i surprised..over 3 yrs i got 10 members, then find out at the end of it..theres way over 100 here in this town..so I have been worn out trying to get it up and running like i wanted.And have now thrown the towel in..Guess i got tired of being put in the too hard basket.Hasnt done me or anyone any good it not being here(support group)At least it gave me what i needed to get back on track..But I still come back to here...I wish more people would put their 2 cents worth in..be nice to have a lot of different opinions..see how other half live and so on..Ok beta go or i'll get a book going here..lol..chow XX this is a good sounding board tho..
Mary Ellen
Feb 04, 2008 4:59 am
It is so good to see people yaking becaus eI got into this site because my support group folded and there is not too much around - I keep hoping I can get more involved and talk with more peple because even though friends and family are great sometimes they just don't cut it.
sitNpriti
Feb 04, 2008 12:04 pm
Hello Mary Ellen/All......I had my Colostomy in Oct. but found out there were no support groups in my area
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........so I Googled "colostomy" and found a couple groups online and can't tell you what a blessing they are! I have an appointment with my surgeon today to find out if and when he can reverse this rosebud on my tummy so will let you know what he says.......
Are all of you "jeans" wearers? I am but had to buy a couple pair of the stretchy waist ones until I can fit back into my old ones.......
Best Wishes...........
priti
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........so I Googled "colostomy" and found a couple groups online and can't tell you what a blessing they are! I have an appointment with my surgeon today to find out if and when he can reverse this rosebud on my tummy so will let you know what he says.......
Are all of you "jeans" wearers? I am but had to buy a couple pair of the stretchy waist ones until I can fit back into my old ones.......
Best Wishes...........
priti
Mary Ellen
Feb 05, 2008 12:12 am
Hi everyone! I had my iliestomy 5 years ago and will have it with me till the day I go - so good words to you who can get their os reversed! When I went into surgery I knew mine wouldn't be able to be but that is the path I was given and I am accepting. As to the blue jean thing --I have to get them a little to big so I like to get the elastic waist which I thought I would never do in my entire life but things do go on so who the hell cares ---- that's all that matters. Great day to all my friends and enjoy the day we are given.
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tarababy
Feb 09, 2008 1:49 am
Jeans? Hell no guys.....only if im really cold.And thats not often..In the beginning it was bike pants and big t-shirts...now I wear skin tight dresses and mini skirts ..most of my things are short-whether they be tight or free flowing...and i dont wear any thing thats uncomfortable to me...And always wearing high heels.My only ...hiccup I think...bloody granny undies....but...seems you can still be sexy in them too...Nice to see a reaction...keep it coming people...XX Take care everyone
Mary Ellen
Feb 09, 2008 2:31 am
No way am I wearing granny undies but I would like to wear skin-tight anything -- my ileostomy doesn't take kindly to it and any suggestions for adaption would be accepted gladly. Even frequent emptings haven't been successful for me -- let me know your secrets. Look forward to everyone tallking 'cause I love hearing from everyone who I know without knowing -does that make sense? Keep on enjoying the day. Mary Ellen.
tarababy
Feb 09, 2008 3:20 am
Hi Mary Ellen..lol thanks but they r comfy..and because of how things went with my new friend...it was classed as a high-out-put-ilestomy...couldnt gain weigh as EVERYTHING went thru me within 20 min..I was loosing weight..I suggested they put me back on Codiene as I had been using them for the side affects,constipation, before all this..Now I live on them..But I have helped a few people,they are told to always ask doctor first,but a small dose does help slow things down incredibly..seems it all depends on how much has gone (bowel)etc.. But untill something better comes along, its keeping me alive..cheers..Oh and the granny undies help with keeping the bag close to ur body..I sew pieces of elastic inside..to put the end of bag thru, saves me reaching in like a guy trying to re-arrange things..(the look that gets if you get busted.LOL)bye for now..xx
Past Member
Feb 10, 2008 4:55 pm
I wear Grandad undies.
But, there again, I am a grandad.
hipster or short waisted jeans are a no no, as the bag fills up above the waistline & blows itself off- Not a nice experience.
But, there again, I am a grandad.
hipster or short waisted jeans are a no no, as the bag fills up above the waistline & blows itself off- Not a nice experience.
tarababy
Feb 12, 2008 2:44 am
Hi...ok I forgot to add that...Im a granny as well...4 little ones for me and mine..Shame I dont see most of them bar 1..and hes the love of my life...Still with the nickers ladies...other than the GrannyUndies...we call them G-strings you guys call them Thongs-As long as they have a wide front, they are ok---when i first heard a yank talk about a thong, to me its a pice of rubber going under ur foot-but he meant a G-string?!! Had to mop up the drink i was drinking..Thinking one of us is going to look pretty funny... .Just like to add that its refreshing to see people having more of an input this year...Im hoping im not the only one with a funny story...come on guys...we are on a roll here!!...Do I have to bore you with more?..lol...chow for now..XXX......Keep On Smiling....it makes people wonder what ur up too...