The main chat of the week is at 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish.

All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in the future? Or simply want more information? All are welcome.

The channel is open 24/7 for general chit chat or ostomy talk during the week, and is becoming increasingly busy. If you drop by and it's quiet, stay a while - someone else may join the room soon.


Chatroom Rules
Please read the chatroom rules and the chatroom news before you join us for the very first time.

Java Chat
You have a choice of either a black or a white background for the chat.

Black background

Click here:
Click here to enter Ostomyland.
White background

Click here:
Click here to enter Ostomyland.

and join us in the chat room. A Java Client is embedded into the page that is dead easy to use. Nothing to download.

Or click here:
Click here to enter Ostomyland.

and join Ostomyland from Jason's Site

Chatroom Help - step by step guide
We often have members who have never been in a chatroom before. Please don't be nervous. These pages will show you exactly what to expect and what to do. If you're still unsure after you've looked at them, email me for help.
Chatroom Help

Also, help for using the smilies can be found here:
How to use the smilies

Still having problems accessing java? Read these FAQs to help you:
Java Chat Problems/Support

mIRC etc.
If you use mIRC, or Besirc or some other IRC Chat Client, here's the server details you need to connect:

Server: irc.zirc.org
Port: 6667
Channel: #ostomyland

Jason's specially configured version of mIRC is still available on his own site. Full details and the download link can be found at
Download mIRC

WebTV Users
WebTV Users, you need to use your own TV based software to join us - included free as part of the WebTV browser software. Use the server and port and channel info when requested by your software to join.

Server: irc.zirc.org
Port: 6667
Channel: #ostomyland

Meet the Ops
The Ostomyland Ops are here to help you and make your chat a pleasant experience. Meet them here:
Meet the Ops

Ostomyland Stats
The Stats page has photos of many of the regular users of the Chatroom.
Plus quotes - Eggie always manages to find the worst line you've ever said...
#ostomyland @ Zirc.org stats by Egbert

Photos of the Regulars
A photo-gallery of many of the regular members of the chatroom.
Photos of the Regulars

Message Board - Introduce Yourself & Chat Room User Profiles - Section
The place to introduce yourself to everyone on the board, or to leave a profile of yourself if you are a chat room user.
Living With A Colostomy - Introduce Yourself & Chat Room User Profiles



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