Hello all! 23-year-old male from GA... only had my ostomy for about half a year or so. I have been reading some of the posts on here, and you guys seem like some nice, fun people, so I thought I'd join in. I look forward to meeting, chatting, etc., with you all. Cheers!
-Heath
Matburn155
Feb 12, 2010 2:00 am
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 37,000 members who truly understand you.
It's not all about ostomy. We talk about everything.
Many come here for advice or to give advice, others have found good friends, and some have even found love. Most importantly, people here are honest and genuinely care.
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Create an account and you will be amazed by the warmth of this community.
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Urinary tract infections can still occur after urostomy surgery.
Learn about some basic diet and ostomy pouch routines that can help prevent them.
Learn about some basic diet and ostomy pouch routines that can help prevent them.
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Txgirl
Feb 12, 2010 6:31 pm
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Hiya Heath, welcome to "the bin" (looney bin).
Say this out loud: "Steve is wee todd it. Steve is sofaking wee todd it.".....
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Loves you Steve
vulcanBMk2
Feb 12, 2010 6:45 pm
Hello & welcome to our weird & wonderful world!---Lots of good info on here!!
gutenberg
Feb 12, 2010 8:29 pm
Welcome Heath, hope we can be of assistance. Don't be afraid to ask anything, or if you're so inclined, tell a joke or two. We try to help each other the best we can, so don't be shy.
Ed
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Before making the trip from your hospital bed to your home, it's important to review some essential care tips and precautions with your stoma care nurse.
Follow our 9-point hospital discharge checklist.
Follow our 9-point hospital discharge checklist.