This topic is about a heartfelt message shared by someone in an online community. They send warm New Year wishes to everyone, hoping for happiness, health, and strength in the coming year. They also share some personal experiences and seek support from the community.

- The person talks about their best friend who has been diagnosed with anal cancer. Most of the tumor was removed surgically, but some remains, so the friend will undergo six weeks of daily radiation followed by two to three weeks of chemotherapy. The distance between Illinois and Florida makes it hard for them emotionally, and they ask for prayers and positive thoughts.

- They recount a challenging experience after eating an orange. Despite chewing thoroughly, the stringy white pith caused very thick output, with pieces getting stuck in the stoma and pouch. This required repeated manual removal, leading them to decide to avoid whole oranges and stick to juice instead.

- Reflecting on the past year, they express gratitude for the diverse personalities they've encountered on the site and thank regular members for their support.

- In response to a question, they explain that the indigestible white pith of oranges made the output so thick that they could feel pieces exiting the stoma, had to repeatedly remove remnants, and found it difficult to empty the pouch.

- Members of the community note that reactions to specific foods can vary greatly among ostomates. What might cause blockage or thick output for one person could be well-tolerated by another, so it's important to experiment cautiously and pay attention to individual reactions.