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Hi Everybody I am new to this page and I have some questions regarding the weight gain/loss after an ileostomy surgery. I have crohn's since 2009 and my first ileostomy surgery will be within 3 months. The idea is that it will be for 6 months ...

Hello Ostomates.  Here's a song for all of us. If you listen to the words, there is a message.  Truly hope this helps someone. Express Yourself/Charles Wright & The Watts 103 Street Rhythm Band/ Utube.  Enjoy! Angelicamarie ...

How do I add a photo?  

I was wondering if anyone had had this done. I heard horror stories about the after effects. I am supposed to have it reversed in the next couple of months. Just seeking more opinins. Truly appreciate it. Mary

today I was discharged and still outputting just liquid. I did eat Mac and cheese and baked potato tonight. How Long should it be before real stool come out. My colostomy is a loop. I’m a paraplegic for 37 years and elected operation to si...

When I first signed up on this site a few months ago, I was totally devastated by what had happened to me...which I think is fairly normal.  What I didn't know was that I am actually lucky.  After reading some of the posts and talking ...

I would like to know what excises or yoga can I do that will not hurt my hernia?

Have had colostomy for 4 years! Tired of burping bag constantly even after watching what I eat! I poke small holes in top of bag with toothpick. Don’t have to worry about quickly burping bag in front of people! It works! 

To All: As I send these songs, I'm trying to lift spirits. So in saying that when he says when I look at you, it could be wife, lover pet  etc.  I cannot satisfy everyone, I simply try.   Lovely Day/ Bill Witherspoon/Utube 

Many people with ostomies don't need to wear a bag, there's the continent illeostomy a.k.a.(koch pouch), and the B.C.I.R. pouch, very successful procedures compared to the Jpouch and other pouches like the W-pouch and the S-pouch that are full ...

New Maxine is doing well and holding her own.  No pain since my redo on 17 February 2018.  I have been blessed to have my grandbabies and daughter here with me for two weeks. They live in Boston so it was quite a trip for them.  I...

Been lurking for a month and want to give Kudos to all for sharing their knowledge and experience. Back in the first week of May I had bleeding diverticulosis and after the first surgery there was a leak that caused (for the life of me I can't ...

Everyone, I'd like to share the customer service experience or lack there of with Verizon. First off, I'd like you to know that I'm a former cable technician. And I know the difference between electrical, cable and phone wires. And I apologize ...

So Mom had her reversal surgery Tuesday July 3rd. We got to go home yesterday. With very little instruction or what to expect. Now that we’re home I’m a nervous wreck. She had a “kinda” BM in the hospital (or maybe it was...

I  have been living with horrendous complications from my August 2017 colostomy. I’ve had to deal with leakage problems due to my numerous hernias. I have tried every company out there to no avail!  No one could seem to help me. ...