Hi everyone. As you may know, I am a new member, only being here a little over 3 weeks. Today, I see we have a new member that lives here in my town. Werfoo, welcome. I went to a support meeting for the first time Monday at my local hospital. I'm so lucky to have a wonderful support group with many new tips and people in the same boat. Lots of information and refreshments. They meet once a month, have get-togethers, picnics, and a Christmas party coming up in December. It's a wonderful group. My doctor's RN sent me there to see the ET RN when I had an irritation, and all went from there. I'm so lucky in so many ways to find this site and my new support group. I am passing on this website to my stoma nurses and support group.
Little Red
Sep 12, 2018 10:52 pm
Immarsh
Sep 13, 2018 1:19 am
Hi Little Red, Welcome to the site. You're lucky to have an ostomy group so close to you. This is a good site to visit, to get to know others and to reach out if you're having a problem or can help someone else. Best of luck, Marsha
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Puppyluv56
Sep 14, 2018 11:51 am
Hi Little Red,
Welcome to this wonderful website! It is so valuable to hear the experiences of the people who have had an ostomy longer than us and have paved the way for us. I have learned so much and take the advice of those here. We are in it together because I don't know anyone in my life that has an ostomy. There is a support group at our hospital, but I have never been. Once I found this site, all my questions have been answered! Don't hesitate to talk about or ask advice on even the most delicate topics! We have all been there!
Puppyluv
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Mrs.A
Sep 16, 2018 12:58 am
Welcome Little Red,
How wonderful you found such a great support group that you can visit once a month. I'm sure you're going to have many interesting stories to tell both them and us. I hear some groups have reps now and then, and they bring new products and even give samples.
Looking forward to getting to know you and your experiences.
Welcome to MAO!