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Hi  I just have some question that I could not resist thinking about... I would like to share with you ...maybe some one have the answers? 1- What I should expect after 10 , 20, 30, years of having colostomy ? my physical condition will be changed when I get older and older so should I expect any need for extra surgical operation will be vital ? 2-For those people that have permenant stoma ... is there any hope they can retun to normal life. 3-Is there any statistical study for the longest living period of time with stoma ? I jus...

I offer you this vision since uploading a photo was just too much. I shake my head and wonder what is happening to my southern neighbor in these tough times ... and now this.  Which bothers you more - Colin Kaepernick kneeling at an NFL game or the cop kneeling on George Floyd?  I am lost for words - which may be a good thing. I know one thing for sure; I would be a protester. Just saying ...  Karen  

Hello everyone hope all is well. Due to get my reversal June 9th, I was just wondering what to expect after having the reversal.  Heard some bad stories and don't know anyone personally that had to deal with this and feed back would be nice. Thanks in advance

Ladies, I have been searching for the perfect post ostomy pants for three years. I don't like anything tight across my stoma, always buy bigger to allow for bag expansion. I'm looking for all day comfort, but I have not been successful. Right after my ileo, I had some pants from Jjill that worked pretty well. They were a very soft knit with a top kind of like a yoga pant. Alas, I need a larger size now, and the company has changed the style. Have any of you found a brand of nice looking, really comfy pants? I even tried maternity jeans, as...

Hi Gang,   I saw in the current "Ostomy Products" post that Mike (iMacG5) mentioned that he wore T-shirts and sewed a pocket in to support his bag.  That got me thinking......has anyone found any other brands of T-shirts (other than Dickies that I buy) that are long enough to cover your bag without being stupid big overall?  It's funny because Dickies also makes a "Tall" version of their T-shirts that are too damn long........they look like I'm wearing a dress!  I think Duluth Trading makes long shirts (to cover plumbe...

Any tips on how to keep the seal from leaking?? A seal and bag used to last 5 days - now I'm lucky if I can get 3 days out of it before it leaks. I had breast cancer and went thru chemo, radiation, and surgery and I gained some weight. It seems the seal isn't sticking right. I used the paste where the leak seemed to be but it doesn't work. Any ideas??

I have been told that without a colon and a illeostomy that my ability to absorb medication through tablets, is that true? Does anyone know?

Have had my Ileostomy for six years.   Recently my body has been manufacturing uric acid stones which are not fun to pass .Recently started an apple cider vinager and lemon juice regiment.   My doctor is putting me on a medication called allopurinol.  I'm not a big fan of taking pills.  Anyone dealing with stone formation issue ?  If so, what are you doing for it?thanks 😎

Hi Gang,   Latest pics of the cuties! Enjoy, Bob

Howdy Folks,   Check this out..........I've been a member of the Ostodate site since 2014.  Never actually used it, just looked.  And everytime I got on it would say I was a VIP for being a member for so long and had full VIP privledges. I never saw anyone close, so never contacted anyone.  Then a couple weeks ago I popped in and there was a pretty gal's pic up there, so I read her profile.  She said she was an ostomate......and a nurse!  I thought wow.......way too far away to date, but how rare ar...

I know 3 people who have had the virus. One was in the hospital on oxygen and recovered. Another was in the hospital on a ventilator and recovered. And the last one tested positive and is currently in self isolation. It's good to see most people following the guidelines. I just disregard the politics and mixed messages and use common sense.

Hi, any other Vegan Colostomates out there? I switched to a vegan diet 3 months ago. I notice my output is much more watery, have you had this experience? I have always used closed end pouches,  But think I might have to switch to open end drainable pouches soon as I am going through many closed end a day. Any thoughts on this? Thanks Eric

Does anyone have any experience using the Stoma Tuck bag holder and if so, positives and nagatives?  Here is a link to the device: https://www.stomatuck.com/theproduct I'm tempted to give it a go as its only $50 but at the same time I've spent a fair bit over the last 5 years on various things to try and make  my active life easier, some with success, some not so much.  Thanks Gang! Bryan

Just got a call from a telemarketer! Me: Hello, this is Leon! Telemarketer: Hello, I am looking for Sheila! Me: Have your looked in the next office? Telemarketer: Sir, I am looking for Sheila! Me: Check the hallway, maybe she stepped out! Me: Or maybe she went to the restroom! Telemarketer: Can I speak to Sheila? Me: Sure, if you ever find her! Me: Do you want me to fly down to the Philippines and help you find her? Telemarketer: CLICK!

Happy Memorial Day my southern neighbors, Could people just skip this thing that parts of both our countries are going through, where they are creating a divide - either it's ideological or political or something - around mask versus no mask. This is senseless. Try and dial up empathy and understanding. If someone is wearing a mask, they're not doing it to represent what political party, cultural group or religious affiliation they support. They might be doing it because they have a 5-year-old child who's been going through cancer treat...