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Hello everyone. I just found and joined this site a few days ago. I wish I had discovered it sooner. So many helpful tips and hints that even the hospitals dont seem to know. Anyway, with that being said I begin the count down to my ileostomy reversal. Five weeks from today. I know that sounds like its far away, but in my head it's coming fast and I have no idea what to expect. A brief history of what happened to me, starts at the end of May 2011. I awoke in the middle of the night with severe cramps and vomiting. A few hours later I was ...

Hi, First post on here so, please be gentle.  I was wondering has anyone found a way of keeping that darn bag out of the way when they are having on of thier most intimate moments?  I've used techniques such as holding it under a t-shirt ect...  What do you do?  It just plain can get in the way sometimes... thanks in advance

Hi. Just wanted to ask people is it really possible to date when you have a bag? From things I have read on this site the answer is no. People say its either to hard to tell people about the bag or they run for the hills once they find out. Dont get the wrong idea. I myself cannot think of dating again. I am having a hard time dealing with my own bag. But I wonder what other people think.

This site seems to be gathering new members daily. Most newbies state that they love the site, it has great information and they are so greatful to find someone to talk with. So as we approach the 5000 member milestone I propose an office pool to guess the date of the event. Their are 4806 member today.       The winner will get 1 slightly used Convatec pouch and a free cat scan. (my cat)         & nbsp;       &nb sp;    ...

I would like to share tips, secrets, anything that helps intimacy be more alluring to others.  Dont be shy, I need answers.

I live in a place where I can obtain Medical Marijuana. I find it helps with anxiety, pain and occasional insomnia. Before you put it down its FAR better than alcohol especially if you are taking other meds. Any thoughts?

I am a 37 year old, single mom of 3 and I am a colorectal cancer survivor going on 3 years now. I am dating and find it very difficult and stressful to try to tell someone I want to be intimate with, that I have an ostomy.  How do you tell someone? I would also like to know how can I  hide or keep my bag from getting in the way during intimacy. I am so worried that I will never find someone who will accept the fact that I have an ostomy. I feel so embarrassed asking these questions, but I don't know who else to ask..Tha...

I've already come to the conclusion that the only possibly of becoming intimate with a lady is to make sure she has some sort of an ostomy herself. That's fine and understandable though I wish the door wasn't halfway closed knowing I will never be accepted by someone without one. Yea I know, there are alot of wonderful, sweet women out there who will understand. If you believe that you've watched and read too many love stories. However, my problem is with me. How can you have sex with the thought there could be the slightest chance of an a...

Hi y'all....I thought I was dealing with all this just fine and then about a week ago, I started crying about everything! I am not a cryer and I feel so out of control and sad. I made an appt. with a shrink but I even feel embarrassed about that. Only my kids and boyfriend know, haven't told my Mom or sister or anyone else. Am I crazy?? Why am I crying NOW...7 weeks after it all?????  HELP.... love, & many thanks, Hannah

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It is my understanding that quite a few people have given their stoma a name. I have been thinking of that off and on for since the time of my colostomy (Jan. 2015). I finally settled on one:   Krakatoa, like the volcano. It either spews output like crazy or is dormant for a LONG time, like up to 4-5 days at a time (even with many laxatives, etc).   How about you? 

I am almost 3 weeks since reversal date and all has gone well.  Haven't needed pain meds for 3 days now and am sleeping on my sides again so all that is big progress for me.  The large gaping hole where my stoma was is closing up more each day.  I have times where I am running to the bathroom to get there on time, but not always.  I mostly feel in control but am comforted by being able to have a restroom nearby available.  There are days I go several times a day and others twice.  ...

Hi, I've named my stoma 'Henry', does anyone else name theirs or am I the only crackpot?!! It's a kind of 'friend' who never leaves my side, and though I hate it, sometimes I'm relieved I have him when the tum gets watery for no apparent reason... mine blows while the 'Henry hoover' sucks... and in my experience most men are assholes (no offence guys!) so it had to have a man's name!!! Sometimes I put smiley faces on the bags...

So for all af the female OstoMates out there,how hard is it to find a pair of jeans.I went boxing day shopping wiyh my 24 year old daughter and 2 of her friends(the same age of my daughter)we had a great time but when we tried on jeans(14.00 a pair)I was so upset that all that they make are low rise jeans.Well when you have a stoma that is higher then where the jeans come its not very attractive.I woul like to hear your solutions to this problem if you have it.

Hi - eight days ago I had 15 inches of my colon removed and a colostomy placed due to severe diverticulitis with abscesses. It appears I've had this a long time and it went undiagnosed, with my first bout in August on 2015.  I almost died they tell me. Now I have this bag and I'm overwhelmed.  Aside from being exhausted from major surgery, every twinge makes me anxious. Has there been anyone here who's recovered swiftly and gone on to lead a normal life after this? I can't even begin to describe the horror of waking up learni...