I have just been diagnosed with gall stones The Doctor told me the operation to remove them was more dangerous because of my bowel op. this was an iliostomy...
Just come out of hospital after a cartelidge repair on my knee.The op went well and recovery was quick but what I hadn't prepared myself for was the how the...
Do you live in Cornwall? Sat 26th of April at Carnon Downs Vilage Hall the AGM of Cornwall IA will be taking place. Refreshments will be available.( non...
hi my name is sheila and I am a newby to the group. I have been advised to have a urostomy because of chronic repeated urinary infections which are making me...
I'm seeking the advice/insight of any ostomates who still have the rectal portion of their digestive tracts. I had an emergency ostomy 5+ years ago when my...
Reminder from: ukostomysupport Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukostomysupport/cal Ostomy from Crohn's or colitis? Monday January 7, 2008 9:00 pm -...
Hi all another new member here. My hubby has had an ileostomy for 12 yrs but what is troubling him now is the pains in his joints and legs, has anyone else had...
Reminder from: ukostomysupport Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ukostomysupport/cal Ostomy from Crohn's or colitis? Monday October 1, 2007 9:00 pm -...
Someone please help. I use the convatec pouch and flange which has the micropore around the hydrocoloid. If I try to use a different pouch with a smaller...
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks....
8pm UK Time (GMT) - see below for time zone comparison. WebTV users can now access the chat too!!! ***Access via webpage or mIRC.*** To join in this week's...
What wonderful news! There is life after... most everything. I'm very happy life didn't end for you and in fact, seems to be blossoming! Angel hugs Tina ......
Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there has a solution for a retracted urostomy. Was at my Consultant the other day who has said he is really not keen to...
Hello! My name is Lori and I live in Connecticut with my husband and dog. I had a colostomy two years ago to divert and heal a fixture. Unfortuanely, it didn't...
Friends are like balloons; once you let them go, you can't get them back. So I'm gonna tie you to my heart so I never lose you. Send this to all your friends...
I have been living in Australia for 50 years and I am visiting Blackpool (my birth place) in a few weeks. I was wondering if there are any ostomy meetings in...
Apologies for the delay in approving your jouning the group but I've been on hols for a few days. Also to the new members check out the links there will...
NOTE: I CHECKED SNOPES.COM AND ALTHOUGH THE SCENARIO ON SNOPES IS DIFFERENT FROM THE STORY BELOW... THEY ARE BOTH EQUALLY SCARY. PLEASE READ AND PASS ON....
Hello Groupies, You don't often hear from me but I am lurking in the background. We have a lady new to the group who is having a problem with a parastomal...
I am having uble I have had an ileostomy since 1985 with a few problems but I had been completely well since 1988 until recently My doctor said I had a...
Dear Kathy You certainly have been through the wringer! I have a urostomy and developed ahernia in the belly button after having the operation to repair it I...
LOVE AND HUGSSSSSSS MAY WE ALL BE AS BLESSED AS THIS What would you do?....you make the choice. Don't look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it anyway....
Hello everyone, It was difficult for me to decide who I thought would DO this because many people claim to pray, but not everyone does. I hope I chose the...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomates welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in...
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