im new here and exicted to here others stories and hopfully be able to give support and advice to others living with this. im 29 and have been in remission for...
Thank you Charles. Holly is doing a little better on the physical side but emotionally she's real bad. It's a combination of her surgery and some past issues....
Hello everyone. I went onto the web to find someone who could give me some advice, and found this site. Here is my (rather lengthy) question: Four years ago...
Hi there, Let me tell ya, I don't have an ostomy but I work for an ostomy company. I would take someone with an ostomy over someone like my ex husband who was...
my name is debbie i have crohns/colitis since 1990 my ex put up with it during numourous flares he finally left me in 1999 because he could not handle the...
i dont know if this will help but i had my illiostomy surgery when i was 17.i lost my virginity with a bag.i have had many relationships and sexual experiences...
i dont know if this will help but i had my illiostomy surgery when i was 17.i lost my virginity with a bag.i have had many relationships and sexual experiences...
Hello fellow Ostomate, I have provided answers to some basic questions for newer ostomates in the form of an online Newsletter article entitled "Helping ...
Hello everybody, haven't been in here for quit sometime, been dealing with trying to get better from a awful infection that put me flat on my back, and sucked...
This week, we are going to try chatting in Yahoo again ! It's Wednesday at 9 pm Eastern time just like always. We havent' been having many people show up and...
Hi Brenda and Joan That is good news about the chat. I might make it this week but if I don't I will the following week. We are going to the NZ Ostomy...
Hi Everyone---There have been several new members join this group that we have not met yet-----We welcome you and hope you can chat with us on Wed night ----...
Hello everyone, I was looking for ostomy info on the net and I found a link to this group here at this site http://www.ostomy.fsnet.co.uk/index2.html . I...
Hi John, I'm glad you found our site so useful. You sound quite well adjusted too :) In the yahoo diverticulosis group, 3 people have just been put back...
Ostomy IRC Support Chat - Saturdays. http://www.ostomates.org/chat.html 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. A clock showing the current UK time is also on that...
Hey there Brenda and Joan and everone else. Marganne here. It's been a long time since I've been around any of the lists or chats. Good to know you all still...
Hello Brenda and Joan, I missed the chat for Aug.13th, I'm glad you had the chat on yahoo, does this mean you'll be having the chats here from now on, I sure...
ive worn a one piece since my surgery 12 years ago so maybe its all ive had 2 ajust 2 but if you have questions or need help dont hesitate!!! -mary margannem...
... Thank you Mary. What do you do to release excess gas from your one-piece appliance? -- Cheers! Marganne I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they...
... Hey there Brenda and Joan and everone else. Marganne here. It's been a long time since I've been around any of the lists or chats. Good to know you all...
Hello, I'm looking for fellow ostomates in the Ft. Lauderdale, FL. area I'm a swf 27 with Crohn's and a permanent colostomy. I am interested in meeting people...
... 9 p.m. Eastern time? (6 p.m. Pacific?) Are you meeting for chat any other night except Wednesdays? -- Cheers! Marganne An optimist thinks this is the best...
Hi Marganne, we dont' have any other scheduled chats. We are usually in chat until at least 10:30 here..7:30 there ? Feel free to use the chatroom whenever...
... Thanks, Brenda. I've still got my standing appointment from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, which doesn't get me home until almost 8 p.m. sometimes. I will have...
Does anyone know about any product that makes the pouch less visible under clothing? I've had an ileostomy for over 10 years and have just been dealing with...