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My stoma journey, I hope you are much better now. I ordered samples from Coloplast (no stoma yet), they did not arrive. Not too keen on their customer service.

Thanks for sharing your journey, you give people who are going through the same journey so much hope. Would love to see a new update to see how your journey has progressed.

Hi dave, a few questions since you have not updated in 3 years. do you still have your rectum and anus? How are they doing, do they still cause you pain? I would assumne having no colon attaached there would be no mucus at all? I ask because i have a loop ostomy and its causing me major issues anal/revctal. I'm considering having it removed and having just an end ostomy. In other words, no colon from rectum to laft end ostomy. hope all is well, thanks in advance.

You should try some barrier wipes or spray to protect the skin. Thank you for sharing 😊

Please can i ask did you have a loop stoma or a end stoma.. your stoma looks great.. also please can you tell me the reason you had this stoma.. its nice to find a British person with a stoma on youtube too.. as all the other videos iv found have been from America.. I have a ileostomy & im from Yorkshire x

3 years on and this video is still helping people. I have colon cancer and am due to have a stoma early in 2024. Nervous is an understatement. I was born with spina Bifida and in recent years I'm in a wheelchair. So I was no stranger to surgery in my childhood. But at the age of 54 I am more nervous than I remember being as a kid. I was a little afraid to watch your video. But I really found it strangely reassuring. Thank you for making this video and posting it.

And I have to change my bag when I have a blow out

I have had a stoma bag for nearly six months

Very interesting

Been watching your videos, am going today for my Pre Op for my Surgery, I am going to be having a Sigmoid Loop colostomy! Thank you for the insight of what happens

how you doing now over a year after your stoma surgery?maybe you can do another video?

just watched your video and i can relate to this as i got my stoma back in october 2020 but mines was an emergency and not planned , i was in for 16 days. hope your much beter now

I have 2 stomach due to Cancer,it only takes me like less than 5 min to change a bag. I don't use alot of what you do

I am not sure what kind of ostomy you have, but based on your description, it sounds like an ileostomy. Anyway, I assume the gas buildup contributed to the explosion. This is most common. I have had it may times over the years (ileostomy). One thing you might try is an appliance that has a filter. This will allow gas to escape while you are sleeping while the contents remain inside. During the day you can apply a covering over the filter that prevents any fecal discharge. Alternatively, if you are a lighter sleeper, you can just burp the bag to release the pressure. As for any excessive fecal material during the night, you can use a high output appliance during the night to accommodate this. This is particularly useful with the two-piece system.

Cheers from the US! I’m two weeks plus four days post op, for UC. You are correct, for me this is a quality of life improvement that I couldn’t imagine two years ago. I do the same “knock on wood,” LoL. You’ve given me some good ideas, especially with traveling (which is still in the future). Stay strong, and keep up the great content! As you’re farther along than me, it’s nice to hear about what may be coming along for me. If you’re ever in Tucson, I’ll buy you a pint!

I have colon cancer and it looks like I will have an ostomy as a result. I still can't believe what's happening to me, but your videos have helped me. Thank you.

Ahhhh! The joys of the 2AM blowout !!! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I think it helps people to know they are not alone.

Good job mate, I’ve had a stoma for about 14 months and I’ve got my routine sorted but for newbies it’s a bit of a learning curve so normalising is a great comfort..👍🏻

Hi my new Ostomate friend. I worry like you, I bring ziplocks with me and extra tissues & had to empty it in my car as have high output. Sorry about the explosion, yes it does happen at the most horrendous times. It's time consuming to get yourself all cleaned up again. If you notice Billy is ballooning at night you can try this: I have a roll & lock so I unroll it carefully & burp my ET & closed it back up & all is well. Keep your chin up 🌻💜✌

These sorts of videos are really gonna help a lot of people! thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

Hey great channel, awesome to see people raising awareness!. keep up the videos

what a lovely couple, thanks for share aunty and uncle dave xxx

It's very good sharing bro, keep it up. Sending you love from Indonesia, I'm a friend of Winda Cooper. Nice to see you here, stay healthy okay.

Hi.....I’m a New Subbie...I order from Coloplast as well but they never send me freebies 😢...did you request those? Did you order the cloth wipes as well? One last question.....the card to let others know that we carry Ostomy Supplies, did you order that or did they automatically send you that? I received my 2nd order this past Saturday and the only items I received is what I ordered🤔🤔🤔. I’m loving your videos thus far, I have been having quite a bit of complications with my stoma and I’m not happy, I had a prolapse and I nearly lost my mind when this happened 😩😩😩😢😢😢...and now I’m having BM from my rectum which is very very very painful but my surgeon is telling me this is Normal, has this happened to you before?

Hi there. I first heard about your health challenges from your brother-in-law on Twitter, and I wanted to ask how you are doing. I watched one of your videos a few weeks ago, and when I checked back again today I was dismayed to hear about your colostomy bag exploding. I do admire how you keep in good spirits and remain positive. I'm tempted to ask you a few medical questions, but at the same time I don't want to be too nosy. In either case, I'm hoping you remain strong, and I'm hoping that somehow the doctors find a cure for this soon. Good luck and Godspeed!

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Where’s Thorpe park Dave xx

Thanks for makes us super jealous uncle Dave LoL Happy weekend !!! XXX

Well done Dave you’re so brave xx

Well blooming done Dave xx

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very nice and tidy :) I'm watching it with lala, she said Poo Poo.... Love from us uncle dave XXX

We used baby wipes especially the travel packets. We hated the cutting guide such a pain. Cut the read meat up small chew really well. You will do great

Feel free to use the disabled toilets if in need. My husband did when needed you now have a condition that needs the extra access. Don’t be shy.

Hey there, just found your videos. Haven't gone through your journey but have experienced other health challenges/ major surgeries. I remember my physical therapist saying for every hour you are under general anesthesia it takes that many weeks to recover your energy back. Honestly think that's true-- sometimes even more time is needed to be honest. Continue to be kind and patient with yourself. You can see so much color has come back to you too. Keep up the good work.

Didi said What you doin Uncle Dave ? 😁 Hugs X

I been with charter since 2002. Brilliant customer service and support. As for those wet wipes i been using those to clean around my stoma for years. Never had any problems with them.

50 subs. Whoo! Just ordered my card, and joined their Facebook group: m.facebook.com/groups/BandBCommunity/

Thanks for the update dude. Glad to see you looking well! Much respect for doing these VLOG's it takes alot of courage. Be proud of how you have dealt with this ,as ive been on this journey with you like others have, and not a day goes by where i dont check in for an update. You have been in my thoughts for the last few weeks and i gotta say, you have my upmost respect. Love to you and all the family.

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So proud of you, Dave. Dig deep mate. The learning curve is huge but with such a positive outlook and desire to learn everything you can in order to master this new challenge, you'll be fine!

Good update Dave x

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It’s Kieron (the boy in the bed next to you). How’s it going? I’m finally home today!!

Hugs !

Thanks for the updates dude,glad to see everything went ok.Much love!

Sooo proud Dave, this is amazing these blogs are going to help a lot of people x

Well done, proud of you ❤️

Good luck for Monday dude....sending all my love to you and the family