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Fight for better Healthcare. Fight for Judicial change

by Mojowin
Jul 25, 2020 - Aug 09, 2020
I am already at war fighting for Americans with Disabilities in two court cases. I will continue to fight for others as well. I know the ADA laws and statutes. If you or anyone you know has disability discriimation claim, im here for support. F...
82 views, 2 comments

ABDOMEN

by Bill
Jul 09, 2020 - Jul 10, 2020
ABDOMEN. I used to have an abdomenlike other fit and active men.Slim, with muscles well definedand symmetrically aligned. Of course, this was a different ageand playing on a different stage.For then, I had the momentumto maintain a healthy tum...
93 views, 3 comments

Two bags

by looking forward
Jun 29, 2020 - Jul 02, 2020
has anyone heard from two bags? he is from australia and has been very depressed  hope he is ok
139 views, 6 comments

Ostomy Memories Again

by HenryM
Jun 10, 2020 - Jun 11, 2020
Working in an office means sharing a bathroom. Our office was spread out over multiple floors. The bathrooms were out on the stairwell, half a flight up or down, depending upon whether one was looking for MEN or WOMEN. One day I was in a stall. ...
190 views, 3 comments

Shingles

by xnine
Jun 09, 2020 - Jul 02, 2020
I got my second shingles shot yesterday and I am feeling a little poorly.
99 views, 8 comments

Bladder exam today

by xnine
Jun 02, 2020 - Jun 03, 2020
Things have opened up and my postponed exam is today. Hope for an A. Chiropractor opened and fixed my back. Dentist is also taking patients, next month for me. Restaurants and Bars have opened also. It is still not the same.   Got an A, n...
162 views, 10 comments

Chiropractors

by xnine
May 18, 2020 - May 20, 2020
Chiropractors are closed and my back is killing me.  I need help.
128 views, 4 comments

Not Always Okay

by Lilmesican
May 12, 2020 - Jun 26, 2020
I had my surgery on April 1, 2016, April Fool's Day. Each time I tell the story I mention how I was hoping the doctor would come out an tell me it was a joke. That I didn't need the surgery... Psyche!!! That didn't happen.  After comp...
253 views, 7 comments

Blood donation

by xnine
May 05, 2020 - May 08, 2020
Since we did not go to Mexico this year I am able to donate again. This will be my 24 time, I thought it was more but that is what my card says. A gift to share. Records show 34 times but not today. I need 5 years clear from my bladder surgury ...
128 views, 13 comments

Pets and ostomy

by Past Member
May 04, 2020 - May 08, 2020
How does your pet/pets react to your bag, I have a labrador and he's very protective of me, don't know if that's them as a breed or because I have the ileostomy, he follows me everywhere, even in the loo! A lot) he watches while I gather my sup...
242 views,

COVID Challenge

by Lacey
Apr 20, 2020 - May 03, 2020
During these pandemic times, we are limited in what we can physically do outside our homes. I’m am lucky enough that I can work from home so I am still employed, but socially I am on lockdown and it sucks. So I revisited this site I had ra...
573 views, 8 comments

CHRONIC ILLNESS & BULLYING

by Bill
Apr 19, 2020
Still on the 'bullying' theme but a bit more relevant to soem on this site Best wishes Bill CHRONIC ILLNESS & BULLYING. Whilst managing my chronic stateI sometimes pause to contemplatethe essence of what life’s aboutso, I can try t...
99 views, 0 comments

Stomaversary

by charleston guy
Apr 19, 2020 - May 02, 2020
How do Folks, Well it has been 10 Years to today, after more than 8 hours in the operating room and lots of trials and tribulations of getting and having my Ileosotmy I'm Happy to say that I'm dong very well. Knock on wood , thus far I haven't ...
285 views, 9 comments

THINKING ABOUT MY STOMA

by Bill
Apr 05, 2020 - Apr 07, 2020
Hello everyone! It is with full acknowledgement to Bob, for providing the stimulus and the concept for this rhyme that I give to you my thoughts for this morning:-  Best wishes Bill THINKING ABOUT MY STOMA. There was a time, as I recal...
122 views, 3 comments

A EULOGY TO BILL WITHERS (1938-2020).

by Bill
Apr 04, 2020 - Jul 30, 2020
A EULOGY TO BILL WITHERS (1938-2020). I thought I ought to write some rhyme,  acknowledging that over time, Bill and I have shared a name,  which may have brought us both some fame.  Whilst Bill’s fame was o...
146 views, 9 comments
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