Last night I went to my local Calgary chapter United Ostomy meeting. It was really great.

What was so cool last night was that ConvaTec had samples of thier, Moldable Skin Barrier. This is so great because you custom roll back the opening right before you use it. This way your fit is snug, minimizing the risk of effluent coming in contact with skin, which we all know reduces the burning and irritation. It expands and contracts along with the stoma to help maintain a gapless fit.

There were sample for us to try, it was so easy. Now the need to sit down with the scissors and cut all the bags for the month predicting what size I will be needed is gone. Plus traveling without the concern of forgetting your scissors in your carry on Ostomy supply bag will be gone.

It was really great to see quite a few new comers out. I spoke with one gentle man who had just come through Prostrate Cancer, and ended up with a Urostomy. This was only a few months ago and he seemed to be doing really well with it. It’s good to meet people who are new to this to remind us older ostomates how far we have come.

Being a good sport about it all, I could still feel the pain of what he is going through. Interesting how we can really feel the pain of another, have pushed it back for our self’s.

Just glad to be a part of a such a loving and supportive group.

Love Love Sheri

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