The topic is about attending the St. Louis Ostomy Convention, where people with ostomies gather to share experiences, learn, and connect. Skip, also known as "Diceman," is excited to attend his first convention and is reaching out to see who else from the online community will be there. He’s looking forward to meeting people in person and learning more about living with a colostomy.

Here are some key points and advice for those planning to attend:

1. Skip will be arriving on the 2nd and staying at the convention hotel, the Hyatt. He is open to sharing a room with another male attendee to save on costs.

2. He is organizing a meet-up for forum members and will keep track of who is attending from the site.

3. A past attendee describes the convention as a fantastic experience, full of socializing and opportunities to connect with fellow ostomates.

4. Newcomers to the convention can expect it to help them adjust to life with an ostomy, broaden their perspectives, meet others face-to-face, and learn about the latest ostomy supplies available.

5. Many attendees, including those traveling from Arizona, plan to stay at the Hyatt, making it a convenient location for informal gatherings and meet-ups.