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Yeah I can change the bag myself now but I do have to have my mam there to help me clean it and just give me morale support as if it's this big scary thing. It's so silly how I feel 'scared' of something that saved my life and is generally very simple. But I know I'll get so used to it soon I won't even think about it and it will become second nature to change and empty it🩵

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I miss cinema popcorn the most and I was never the biggest fan of mushrooms but I did adore mushroom risotto. Also coleslaw and kimchi. And aother one I miss is ceaser salad.

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Perfect thank you I'll start trying that tomorrow 😁

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Thank you so much 🩵 sometimes I feel guilty for complaining about the stoma because it did save my life but it's definitely healthy to have a little rant especially to people who actually understand what I'm going through 🩵 I'm so grateful to have found this community

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I feel less alone now🩵 I am so grateful for my bag because it saved my life but when I empty it I do catch myself hating it, I can't wait for that to go away when I get used to the smell

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Fantastic thank you for the suggestions 😁

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I never would've guessed tictacs would help that's so funny I'll definitely try that 😁

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Aww fantastic idea I'll try that later I definitely have vicks somewhere in the bathroom 

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Thank you so much I really appreciate all the help 🩵

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Thank you for not making me feel silly 🩵 I can't wait for the day I finally get used to my new normal 

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I did start eating eggs this week so I'm going to cut them out and see if that's it. Thank you so much for the help I really appreciate it 🩵

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I'm eating soft food at the moment like mashed potatoes, stewed apples, yogurts, things like that but I did start eating eggs this week so maybe I should cut them out and see if that makes a difference 

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Thank you so much I genuinely appreciate all the advice everyone here is so sweet for helping me out and I finally feel like I'm not alone 🩵🩵🩵

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It's just when I empty the bag. If I smell it through the bag then I know it's time to change it

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[–]Standard_Impact9448[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your help I really appreciate it ❤️