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Chiropractors are closed and my back is killing me.  I need help.

I've my ostomy most of my life and a diverted bladder before that.. I'm curious about the journey others have had and I thought, here's a perfect opportunity to ask. 😃    For me, it's been a n amazing ride, and as I was reading th...

Hmmm...My very own blog. Cool Beans! 😃   It's such a wonderful site and I'd like to say "Thank You" to the fantastic people in charge. You're all truly wonderful and we're all grateful to you for the site you've created here and all th...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

I was busy today. The oven went bonkers the boiler went on when you wanted bake ruined a dozen cookies. Looked it up on Goggle and needed a new control board. I put it in and nothing lite up. Where was the reset. I tried everything and nothing w...

TOPIC: When The Pouch Swells Up Like A Ballon I've had a radical ileostomy with complete removal of the large intestine and rectum. It was non-reversible surgery. I've been living with it since October 1992. The topic I want to discuss now is ...

Wishing good health and happiness to everyone in the midst of Coronavirus Pandemic. Take care of yourself and each other during this time.  Pay close attention to your medical & Government officials.   One on one chating on he...

Thank You so much Ostomates for not hoarding Ostomy supplies. You are all a big step above the Non- Ostomate peoples!!!. We are a frickin classy bunch aren't we!!! Lt. Dan