There are many gentle ways to remove a stoma bag without using adhesive remover spray. Coconut oil, warm water, or even baby wipes can make the process easier and more comfortable. Have you found any methods that work well for you? Please share your tips. Thank you.

Small changes can make a big difference when managing gas with an ostomy. Tweaking your diet, moving more, and even simple things like chewing slowly or sipping peppermint tea can help. What strategies have worked best for you to reduce gas? Would love to hear your tips!

Limiting fruit & veggie - options with Ileostomy? Seeking Advice.

I’m having my stoma relocated to the other side in a few days and I am wondering which spot is best for a stoma relocation?

After colostomy surgery, it’s important to know how alcohol affects you. Start slow, stay hydrated, and see how your body responds. Have you noticed any changes when enjoying a drink?

Itching under the ostomy wafer. Any ideas, please?

MeetAnOstoMate.org Smoothies and purée because experimenting with fibre = painful small bowel obstruction, visit to Emergency Room, IV fluids, costly admission, etc. So not worth the ‘just a few bites’ lottery. Ileostomy for over 10 years with a couple of loops of compromised small bowel upstream.

Clip or Velcro Closures for Ostomy Bags - Which Do You Prefer and why?

Raw skin around stoma (ileostomy). Any comments or experience?

MeetAnOstoMate.org You can get 'Stoma Powder' to sprinkle on raw skin. Then blow excess off prior to placing pouch. Also try Dansac Tre Seal - small 'padded' seal to shape around stoma before placing pouch over. Number - 071-20. Your Stoma Nurse should be able to help too.

MeetAnOstoMate.org Ensure the area is as dry as possible before replacing the baseplate and then liberally sprinkle Ostomy powder around the edge of the stoma, it forms a barrier to leaks. If possible leave the whole area uncovered for an hour or so each day. This works for me.

Ostomy. Recovery after a "Barbie butt" surgery is a personal journey, and everyone heals at their own pace. Some feel better in weeks, others in months. Small steps matter, and support can make a big difference. What has helped you the most during a slow recovery process?

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