Just wanted to catch up, talk to someone else with the same thing
dragon2
Sep 27, 2013 6:51 pm
Bill
Sep 30, 2013 5:58 am
Hello dragon2. Welcome aboard! This is certainly the place to come to find people with the 'same-thing'. (That is if you are talking just about ostomies) There seems to be a little bit of wanting to be 'normal' in all of us, but you don't have to look into it very far to see that 'normal' is a very flexible sort of concept. For instance, on this site it is 'normal' to have an ostomy of one sort or another. Outside of this community it might not be considered that way. Everybody has something about them that many other people do not have. This is often valued as part of being a unique individual. It gives the person slightly different experiences of the world and they therefore grow up with different personalities, strengths and weaknesses. There is a theory that the definition of 'intelligence' is the ability to maximise your potential in whatever surroundings and circumstances you find yourself in. If you read some of the posts here you may find answers to questions but you will also be given an insight into how people have managed this condition and simply got on with what could loosely be called their 'normal' lives. Life is a journey and, with the right approach and attitude, you can enjoy it as you travel every day. If you don't dwell on the bad stuff and make the most of what's good then your journey will be a much more pleasant one.
Best wishes Bill
Best wishes Bill
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Posted by: Immarsh
Hi Hatlady and all,
I've had my ostomy for over 50 years, since I was a kid, and didn't think I really needed to be part of the ostomy site. But once active, I came to realize, that although I may not need help at the time, I was able to reach out and help others in need. Back in the day, before stoma therapists, I use to visit new patients in the hospital or homes ... While professionals are great, it is also good to be able to speak with people with personal experience. I was a free member for awhile, but after writing often, I was given free months. I then started paying, and decided to just take lifetime membership. After all, I was going to have my ostomy for the rest of my life. I'm one of those people who can disappear for a few months at a time, but I'm always glad that the site is here, I can return and reconnect with old friends, and make new ones. This is an excellent site ... Best regards to all ... and Best wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Mrs.A
Oct 13, 2013 7:49 pm
I am having problems with the chat box. It doesn't appear even when in full screen. I'm there now but cannot type!
ARRRGH!!!
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Bill
Oct 14, 2013 5:15 am
Hello Mrs A. I went on the generl chat box the other day and couldn't type either. I don't often find anyone on there but that day calypso was online. By the time I figured out what I was doing wrong she was long gone. I had been trying to type in the first available box. (which seemed the obvious one to type into) When I tried the second box down it worked fine, but too late, I was talking to myself. That's what comes of inexperience!
Best wishes Bill
Best wishes Bill
Mrs.A
Oct 16, 2013 11:56 pm
Hi Bill,
I am sorry some of us are having such issues in chat. When I first joined, I practically lived in the chat room. It is a great place to get to know the others on this site. Maybe someday the owner of the site will do something to make improvements to it.
Hope we both and others have better luck!
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