Hello, my blog disappeared so I am starting again. If you are not aware of who I am, I buy/sell/trade Hollister and Convatec products. I am a family man and I own several small businesses because I have family in my life who need extra assistance. May was a great month for me, going to several different Ostomy Support Groups. They were all inspirational and informative. I always felt welcome and encouraged to speak my mind and ask questions. The atmosphere is always very open and honest. The Las Vegas group meeting out of Sunrise Hospital was amazing. This group truly cares about new users. There was much discussion of how to reach out to them, support them, educate them, and show them they are not alone. It was very impressive. I continue to urge everyone to care for their boxes. To someone who uses these products every day, it's hard to spend effort on caring for the boxes. However, it does matter. Things change and boxes with no marks, stickers, tears, odors, etc., are much easier to donate or sell. I have seen many a family member devastated because they had hundreds and hundreds of dollars of supplies that could not be sold because of the poor condition of the boxes and the product. Sometimes the supplies were such a mess they could not even be donated. Thanks for listening, and if you are not involved with a support group, I highly recommend attending at least one meeting. Take care!

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