As of July 1, I'm going to close out my aol account (those of you who reach me through AIM, fear not, I'll still be using that service....) You can reach me...
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Hi Everyone, This Wednesday we're going to return to Yahoo chat. We've discovered that a lot of people couldnt' get into MSN easily so we're coming back home...
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How did the chat back at Yahoo go last week? Will there be another tonight? I didn't catch the notification until today. I will try to be at the yahoo chat...
Don't forget to come chat here tonight in Yahoo ! 9 pm Eastern Wednesday...see you there ! http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ostomatessupport/chat...
Janet, Hi! My name is Anneke, I am 29 years of age, I live in Michigan and had a colostomy done during the winter of 1996. Due to my disability spina bifida,...
Hi Anneke, I'm 53 and had my colostomy in January 1997. It was a God send for me too. I feel so much better than I did the previous 6 years. Before the...
Jason, the owner of the IRC Ostomy Chatroom, is 30 on 25th July. In honour of this occasion we have set up a place for people to leave birthday wishes. Here's...
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Jason has posted a thank you to everyone who left him birthday messages. You can view it here: http://jason30.proboards24.com/index.cgi?board=general Thank...
Hi there. My name is Cindy and I just became an ostomate about ten days ago. I am still very shaky about the whole matter and am feeling very alone. I was...
Hello Cindy, I will promise you with every fibre of my being it gets EASIER!!! I can remember the days after surgery like they were just yesterday, honestly...
Cindi Shannon put it in perspective as well as anyone. You will find out as you go along alot of "easier" ways to do things...ie: disposal of soiled appliances...
Hi Cindy, It definately gets better and you are far from alone. There are a couple of sites that have been very helpful for me: Shaz's Ostomy Pages -...
Thanks so much for your reply- it really helped just knowing there's other people out there. To answer your question, I have an ileostomy, and I am scheduled...
HI CINDY< You have some very excellent questions here... I'll be happy to offer my advice for whatever it's worth, hope I'm of some help to you...Regarding the...
Hello All... I've recently ran into a little problem with some supplies I have been using and wanted to share it here and see if anybody else has had any thing...
I have likewise problem of the pouch parting from the ring. I use hollister 2 piece, It starts with a small tear and if I dont catch it in time gets worse. ...
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I know I rarely post,,,,man of few words! However, something happened recently that I wanted to share. I live in a small town (Mansfield, Ohio) that has a...
Bummer, I live in Clarksburg (it's a village) and get my supplies in Chillicothe (small town) but there is one pharmacy that carries most of the basic...
WOW....how long till you recieve your new pouches?? I have some spare supplies Id be happy to help you out in anyway shape or form that I can?? Please let me...
Several of you have responded and I am very happy. I thank you for your
support and your willingness to share what you have. I have been able to put
in a small...
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had several blockages a year and if so what do you do about it. I've been in the hospital every 3 months for...
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has had several blockages a year and if so what do you do about it. I've been in the hospital every 3 months for...