Well, those who told me irrigation was the way, I'm back on board. My sleeves have arrived. I irrigated Thursday and this morning. Thursday was just not a good day; the sleeve wasn't locked well. So, you know, it went on the floor. But this morning was a better day. I sat in a chair near the toilet, kept the sleeve hanging in the toilet, top of the toilet, after I found my spot. So after the water went, it cramped a little. There was an explosion. I guess Claudia said, "What's going on?" because a burst of waste came out for the first time. So, my fellow ostomates, how long does it take before Claudia says, "Ah, I got it?" But I will continue, not giving up. Have a great one, but always keep safety in mind, Angelicamarie

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