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RE: Any suggestions on how to prevent M9 leaks...

Hollister's contact info can be found here:/p> Their USA office should be their head office. I would urge anyone who's been having issues with Hol...

3 days ago
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RE: Any suggestions on how to prevent M9 leaks...

I was thinking the same, but never tried it. I'd worry about it being messy and inconvenient, but so is having M9 leaking onto your clothes 😵

3 days ago
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RE: phantom urge to fart / poop.........

I can say that I experienced phantom rectum for a few years post surgery, getting less frequent as the years went by until I just stopped noticing it ...

4 days ago
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RE: Any suggestions on how to prevent M9 leaks...

How long is long? I ask because I've had this happen since Hollister "improved" the bags by making the plastic thinner 2-3 years ago. It's a frust...

4 days ago
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RE: B12 absorption

I would bet money that it's related. The tingling in particular is a symptom of very low B12. Get tested and treated. Fortunately for us ostomates, ...

1 week ago
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RE: Rectum stump removal

Thank you for being open and sharing, John. The news is obviously awful, but I'm with Tony in saying that your positive attitude is a mighty force i...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Ostomy support garments and washing

@chelly I can't explain the stickiness, but it could be the ring. Do you use fabric softener? I do know that fabric softener doesn't play nice with...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Ostomy support garments and washing

That would most certainly explain things! Good luck with the new washer! When I put technical fabric in the machine, I tend to separate some of t...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

I should clarify, not just gas, but ballooning. If there's no pressure in the bag, it's unlikely that gas will cause a leak. Of course, as @tony-h p...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

Was the bag really full of gas? I find that gas can cause leaks faster/more easily than output, especially since you mentioned the use of a barrier ri...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Seeking Pouch Deodorant

The Hollister M9 I use is blue, and it's not really an issue unless I'm sloppy while putting it in the bag. But once it's in, it doesn't cause any pro...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Seeking Pouch Deodorant

Try "Na'Scent". It's both clear and odorless. It didn't work well for me, but I've heard from others who have sworn by it! My review can be found he...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

That's great to hear, Mike! It's important to keep in mind that in many parts of the world, 2-3 days of wear is pretty much what you aim for. I...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Hollister One-Piece Leakage issue

Hollister does have a few bags with an inspection window built-in, which gives you a fabric front, but it can be split to see inside. Unfortunately,...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

@bigmike322 That's awesome! Glad to hear that, Mike! 👍

3 weeks ago
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RE: Hollister One-Piece Leakage issue

@jdanh Well, that's unfortunate! I really think that all products options should have a no-filter version. And all fabric options should have a no-fab...

4 weeks ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

@bigmike322 How did everything go?

4 weeks ago
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RE: Hollister One-Piece Leakage issue

I had one box of 1pc bags (different SKU from what you're using) do that to me. The plastic sides on the last section of the lock and roll would be ...

4 weeks ago
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RE: Vegan mozzarella recipe that I can recommend!

@tigerlily haha! Glad you like it! I've got a few more recipes that I'll post once I've a few pictures of the results!

4 weeks ago
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RE: Vegan mozzarella recipe that I can recommend!

@tigerlily Enjoy! We've been making a lot of recipes lately, mostly to cut down on our grocery expenses. Vegan cheese was one thing that I thought we'...

1 month ago
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