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...
Im soo happy to hear you have gotten some help and like I said id be happy to share some supplies with you... Yah know there is something else I didn't think...
HI!! 3 years ago there was a support group. Less and less people seemed to be
interested till I think the group kinda died away! There was a time when we...
I have a blockage about onece or twice a year. We have to drink lots of water and sometimes I get busy and forget. I usually sit and bend forward and try to...
Hi Alice, I have had some things that have blocked me that i would not expect. It happens about once a yr now. i have had my ostomy about 20 yrs now. I don't...
Thanks for the info, I do know about lots of water. Popcorn has blocked me before too but now I can eat it okay. Peanuts have blocked me and now i can eat...
Hi there, I really found your comments interesting, especially since my husband of 2 years has been telling me that he doesn't know how my body can take so...
hi friends i am a 46 indian female ostomate with a right colostomy at 57 mm stoma area for the past four years due to colon cancer. i had been operated to...
hi friends i am a 46 indian female ostomate with a right colostomy at 57 mm stoma area for the past four years due to colon cancer. i had been operated to...
Hi Raji, You have given a lot of information and asked several questions. I use a two-piece system with a drainable pouch. With this I can empty and rinse...
http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. A clock showing the current UK time is also on that page. Look at it to see the...
hi everyone, please girls i just want to know how long after surgery u can start having sex?, and does it hurt when u have sex for the first time after...
well personally speaking , It has never hurt or been at all painful. Just make sure your pouch and flange are on securely!!!!! I had mine fall off once what a...
I have tried to reply to several posts and I keep getting an email that says it failed. Anyone else having problems? I want to reply but am unable to. Please...
Hi Linda: I have had problems just posting something; I just joined, so I figured it was that I didn't know how to move around the site. If you or someone more...
Hi, first of all my husband said to tell you "NO PROBLEM". I've had my ileostomy for 14 years, I had been divorced for 20 and just remarried 2 years ago. I was...
love Ya,,,,you are truly inspiring,,,,,and much better with the computer,,,
Thanks for your support!! ... From: ostomatessupport@yahoogroups.com Date: 08/26/04...
Hi, I am replying to your question about sex after surgery and with an ostomy??? First off it shouldn't cause you any pain at all, normally they are not in...
I am 25 years old male and had a colostomy suregery in june and My wife and I tried to hav sex a week after surgery, there are some postions that it hurt but...
Hi, I am 25 yrs old four years into my ostomy.I've never had sex in my life.But I do intend getting married someday.I hope I do find a girl who says "SO".Sex...
http://www.ostomysupport.info/chat.html 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. A clock showing the current UK time is also on that page. Look at it to see the...
PREM, How are yah doing?? This is your old buddy Shannon, in Michigan...Not sure if you remember meeting me or not it's been awhile.. Nice to see your making...