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Yesterday was a confusing time for me.  For some reason I was really mad. It wasn't that little angry feeling that sometimes wells up. It was full blown, wanting to give someone a right beat down kind of anger.  I wracked my brain all day, trying to figure out why I was experiencing this feeling.  It lasted well into the evening before it finally went away with no explanation why it came or why it went.  Then today,  horrible sadness and emptiness filled me to the depths of my soul.  I cried and cried, holding...

hi. Does anyone in here have any issues re blockages caused by eating cornflakes with milk or am i just being paranoid. ? cheers vb

Hello everyone, 'I have a question regarding surgery to repair a retracted stoma.  I currently have a loop illeostomy which was placed in April 2018.  I've just returned from my surgeron's office and am scheduled to have the stoma repaired at the end of Janaury.  The surgeon said I would spend one night in the hospital and could return to work whenever I wanted too.  Of course he left and the nurse came in and said it would be at least 2 nights in the hospital and I should plan on being off of work for approximately on...

how to insert a prolapsed stoma once it has shrunk. At what point  do you insert it. I have used sugar already to shrink it.

i have had my stoma for almost 4 years. Have never done irrigation or had it blocked. Wondering why some,people do self irrigation?

hi all first post so please be kind. prior to surgery in sept 18 i was previously a bit of a closet naturist. since surgery which has knocked my body confidence although still wanting to explore this lifestyle my concern is how others would judge me with my bag obviously on show when at the beach or at a resort etc. Has anyone had any experiences in this environment good or bad ?

This is and old joint, but the music makes one want to move... hope you enjoy it I do.  Soul II Soul-How ever do you want me(Back to Life)   Angelicamarie  

I have lost control of curser so will leave this as is for now. Does not respond well to my IPad. I have further tips will post later if anyone interested.Also will try to post tips Imhave learned over the years re travel etc. IHave had my stoma for over 3 years. Thankfully I had only one close call and had to pull out a chunk of yam skin. I have had periods where output gets too thick or too thin. Par for the course I guess. I will list some foods I avoid and things I have eaten with no problem.   insoluble fibre such as potato an...

@ nj Bain, ....I'm not sure if this is where I can post anything or not? Not a full member yet. So didn't see a reply tab to hit? Ummm , my tablet is android, in answer to your question. THANX.

Can anyone let me know how come I was able to post pics before now, and since the first few now it keeps telling me to reconfirm some info, then to press the RELOAD BUTTON.....?  WTF ...IS THAT ?!    And where is it ? MUST think I am posting nudes or something   lmao 😃 thanx in advance.!

I read about a beautiful 18 year old yound lady, named katie.  In 2014 she shot herelf in the face, she admits it wasn't her intentions. It was a moments decsion, needless to say a bad one that cost half her face." She lived," the doctors told her parents she would always live in a skilled facility. Why? Based on science she would never be able to do anything  for herself. The doctors talked to katie about a face transplant. For katie this was a big decision, in order for this to happen someone would ha...

Hi, new here kind of..I never had the strength mentally to speak openly about my issues as they are somewhat out of the norm To give a short explanaition. I have an ileostomy and have had it since October 2018. The reason for it is due to something wrong with my pelvic floor and/or nerves. I suffer painful erections and if I do ejaculate the tension is unbearable. Even laying down flat cause massive pains on my left flank. So far there has been no real answer on what is wrong due to lacl of knowledge in my area as well as being reduced to ...

Has anyone ever taken activated charcole capsules orally to eliminate very stinky wind. I have always been a bit of a windy person but since my Ostomy the wind is extremely smelly. Thanks

Just going through a mourning stage for food. I have an ileostomy so no nuts (my favorite snack!) Or seeds or much roughage...my favorite foods right there. Also I am on chemo so no sushi, raw fruit or veg, lunch meats. Also chemo gives me neuropathy so I cant have cold things...bye bye ice cream, yogurt, cereal....Then without chemo, just an ostomy, I must avoid greens (like collard, cabbage etc) as it gets stuck. and broccoli is  no-no because it causes the worst gas...even just a single bite and I end up with a balloon bag. Beef do...

Before my ileostomy I had all my teeth pulled and cannot wear my dentures.  I love salad so to make it easy to eat I put all ingredients in a food processor and made a fine slaw-like consistency.  I wonder if this would work for my ileostomy ....any thought?