I went it bought this, it did not work for me.

Well, Nate, this one's a keeper. Thanks! ❤️

Thanks Nate!! Good to see you!

**I am not a blockage guru😅 I’ve only had one bad blockage in 14 years and have never been hospitalized for one. For more serious or frequent blockages, please consult your medical team. But for me, a combination of grape juice, soda, more water, and getting up and moving/walking as much as possible is what does the trick.

Those are great stories! I'm here for it. I like the piano too.

I Have 2 very large Hernias very uncomfortable feels like being 9 months pregnant all the time, I Have to take 4 laixatives a day .The 1st I New of them was a small swelling just below my chest.

Hey Nate, I’ve watched Maggie for years! Had an ileostomy and reversal in ‘07, and now a colostomy in ‘20. Yeah, I love “Stella the Stoma” compared to what I endured before. Caused by rectal cancer. I am 61. I also have lots of other diagnosis’ and just chill out now like an old lady in a nursing home. But, I follow a lot of cancer patients and ostomates. It helps remind me of what I’ve been through and I can possibly help them too.

Working on this project was amazing. Thank you for being in the spot and helping us get the word out Nate. We cannot thank you enough. Loved learning about your story.

Great video! Thank you!❤

I'm glad your test results came back good but I'm sorry you don't have a resolution as to why you're getting stomach aches now. I'm only 8 months with my colostomy but have learned that I can eat a cereal bowl size of salad but not a serving size bowl and I can eat 2 pieces of extra cheese pizza but not 3 pieces - otherwise I get a "blockage" feeling stomach ache that takes about 4 hours to pass. I know you've had your stoma longer and things are feeling different now to the way you eat than they felt before. Prayers that you find a solution. 💞🙏

What about adhesions? I had been through a barrage of testing ( scans/barium/ect). Everything "normal" when looking for adhesions. I just had surgery for some pelvic organ prolapse and that surgeon was surprised at how many adhesions I had. It added 1.5 hours to the surgery and I don't think he was able to get it all. Organs stuck together/stuck to the abdominal wall/stuck to the pelvic floor. So just a thought if it continues. Good luck!

It’s crazy how mental health can directly impacts your body & how you feel in it, anxiety definitely does that for me!

Hi Nate, so happy you are ok. I love watching your videos. I had rectal cancer and that is why I have an ostomy. I used to get ct scans of chest, abdomen and pelvis every 3 months, now down to once a year. Cannot handle the oral contrast at all, it's like doing a colonoscopy prep lol . I only get the iv which is always manually put in. Anyway glad you are ok keep listening to your body.❤

Hi dear Nate, so happy you're fine. So - much ado about nothing... This time. We ostomies shall learn to consider our Best Friend =Stoma as a measuring degree for what is wrong with us as person in total. I have my specific places in my body who send me messages from time to time to teach me being more aware of sth. Fe my grumpy spleen tells 'what are you so against at?' Well, my healthy digestive tract 😊 helps me to find out = 'digest' what I'm REALLY worried about... Sometimes the doctors can help confirming there's nothing in the body. I personally go better trying to find own solutions = growing up step by step😉. Stay happy n healthy❤!

As an ostomate, I look for consistency. Changes are to be sensed and interpreted. Variations in hydration, nutrition, activity, sleep, and general attitude seem to be considerations I make when my output is abnormal or, God forbid, I've experienced discomfort. Bottom line is to be Alfred E. Neuman about life. You're almost better off blissfully ignorant! Stress kills.

I've been putting off making an ophthalmology appointment because my insurance changed; I can go back to my original one, who is amazing, but the thought of having to reestablish care, and then possibly have to switch again next year (so after one appointment) is daunting. I'm supposed to go every 6 months, but my last appointment was over a year ago. Telling myself it's probably fine because I've been stable for years, and she expects it to stay that way. I'm not the kind of person who puts off the important things, but the extra hassle is the problem here.

I totally understand the feeling that something isn't right. All of us who have chronic health issues have learned that we have to be strong self-advocates. It's so important to listen to your body and get things checked out.

OK. First of all, you are a smart guy. Smarter than I was at your age. I’m 63, female, ileostomy for 34 years due to Crohn’s. I’ve been around the block. I’ve never had a doc say that they wished I hadn’t come to see them. I have had them say Why did you wait so long? This would have been easier to take care of if you’d come in months ago. Lesson learned. Love your channel. It’s nice to chat with others that have walked a similar path. No one knows your body like you do. Keep smiling! ☺️

I now have my 2nd parastomal hernia. Yay. I didn't have my stoma moved for the 1st repair but the 2nd hernia manifested rather quickly. I did have a CT scan and it's omental fat filling it rather than part of my colon so, although I had this one for about 8 months now, I am desperately trying to lose weight before I get it repaired again (I am also afraid my surgeon is going to tell me that the location of the stoma will have to be moved). I am not super overweight but all of the extra weight I do have is in my belly (damn post menopausal weight is a bear to lose). I recently had a colonoscopy and that probably made the hernia worse. (My stoma is due to cancer so scopes and scans are something I am far too familiar with.) I am glad you are doing well!!

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Getting used to sharing this stuff on the internet is an interesting thing, but hopefully it finds the right audience! Hope you’re all doing well! Thanks for watching 😊

Glad everything is ok. Good thing you are listening to your body. Too many people don't. But I think those of us with stomas tend to be more observant.

You are sooo cute! Thankyou for making me laugh.I am an old gramma,but wow if I was younger.!!! ❤️ I have a stoma also ,but a urostomy. I have a couple question’s,but I am in hurry to go .so maybe later!hugs, Maddy

It's built into men...

Looks amazing!!

Beautiful!!!❤❤❤❤

Aww Nate!! I NEED those waterfalls in my life!! 😅 Or atleast one or two like those!! I'm Jelly!! 😮😅

Am I the only one who wishes fall started earlier?

I use dog pooh bags too!! Can u recommend a good ostomate group, so I can meet some new ppl. Thanks!!

OMG I laughed so hard at your stories I was crying. Thank you.

Hi Nate! How ya doing? Good to see you again! You are such an inspiration to me. Today is "Myrtle Wilhamena's" ( my stoma ) 5th birthday. Woo hoooo!! 🎉😂🎉

Yooo thats dope, do you know the brand name? Also how do i keep it in good condition?

The farting story is funny. I call my stoma stella she talks all the time it is what is

Chicken bone!! Also I love the toilet paper hack because one time the backsplash got me and I was traumatized 😂

I wish I was able to be and look so happy like you… i have so many problems with my stoma and harnia that i’m depressed and crying oll time

Hi Nate, Thanks for your videos. I have a ileostomy been there going on 3 years and the first year I CRIED cause I thought my life was over and then I started googling information about it and it bough me to KZbin and I went from there. Her name is Becky yes I named it it 🤭🤭🤭 but anyways I was so depressed and I was like this is for the rest of life might as well live life to the fullest. So I’ve watching videos like yours and it gave me HOPE AND INSPIRATION and I also joined a group that’s called People Like Us Mates and it’s a really good support group we talk shit 😂😂 on there as well concerns, questions or just being there for someone that just got one ya know. But thank you so much for your videos I appreciate them so keep making them. Still to this day I need a good video just in case I go back into that dark place again. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Luv KiaJ

I have had an ileostomy bag since 2007. Videos like yours have been such a great help! You have taught me so much. I am a Veteran and will be sharing with other vets these videos.

Chicken bone

Really was glad to see Ostomies joining the ranks of the media world for awareness!

Loved your video.

Chicken bones

😂😂😂😂

You are awesome down to earth

Thank you

Please make a video on how you use the stoma powder

I use the dog poop bag very good

Of course, that’s been my dream since I was a kid.

Breathtaking! ❤

Wow again each one better than the other! Did you shot that in Utah?

Wow!! 😮 Nate that is such a beautiful scene!! Unfortunately I do not have a home for it...but I love it!! ❤