Posts by steelsurfer60

Hi everyone,

My mom recently had her bladder removed to deal with some cancer, so we're currently navigating life with a stoma and ostomy bags. She started chemotherapy about a week ago, and we’ve hit a major snag—it feels like the bag can barely stay attached for an hour before it starts leaking. It seems like whatever the chemo is flushing out of her system is basically dissolving the adhesive right off her skin. Things eventually settle down after about three days, but those three days following the treatment are just a total disaster for us.

Has anyone else dealt with something similar? Or does anyone know of specific products or techniques for securing the bag to the skin during chemo that won't break down quite so fast?

Thanks so much, and all the best.

quietcobra said:Look, this isn't the United Kingdom... 😛

😛 😉

Rebecca Lee said:haha, alright then. Usually, they want to see some kind of official ID, or an exam transcript, or even just a confirmation that you’re actually enrolled as a student... 😁

But hey, now that you've already made the purchase, you shouldn't have any more trouble moving forward..

Technically, I'm still a student—though I'm studying over in the United Kingdom—but I've actually still got my old student ID lying around from back in the day :-)

I just really hope they aren't running some sort of deep background check on me—you know, looking for unscrupulous characters like myself—preparing the guillotines, the public witch hunts, and the media lynch mobs :-)

So, I went ahead and snagged a ticket today using a student discount—even though, if we’re being honest, I actually finished my degree about five years ago now. They just took a quick look at my ID, typed a few things into the computer, and called it a day... hm... It sounds almost too easy, doesn't it? I can't help but wonder—is this going to come back to haunt me later?

Thnx, cheers.

Hey everyone,

I've been thinking about getting back into martial arts lately—just one of those things that stays on your mind—and I've narrowed my choices down to two specific styles. I actually spent some time training Wing Chun back in the day, but now... well, I think I need something a bit more intense to really push my conditioning level. :-)

I was wondering if anyone could point me toward some solid gyms or clubs in the area where I might be able to jump in? Also, I’d love to get your honest take—between these two options, which one do you think offers a better workout overall?

Thanks so much for the help.