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Bill Bell
Bill Bell
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Topics: 6 / Replies: 64
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RE: Flu shot woes

@tigerlily I believe that you have found the right medicine. Pizza and Guinness will cure most ailments. If not try more Guinness. ;-)

5 years ago
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RE: Saunas and ostomies

I have used a sauna quite a few times before the Covid-19 lockdown. The water temperature was 104 degrees F. I didn't have any problems with the wa...

6 years ago
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RE: And a little more info about the Stomico wafer cutter tool...

After I had a stoma for about 6 months and determined that it was not changing, I started using pre-cut wafers. I use a 1" pre-cut and a Bravia Seal ...

6 years ago
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RE: Has anyone used these?

Eric did a review a few years back. Ostomy Collars

6 years ago
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6 years ago
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RE: Seasons Greetings

Happy Holidays, Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all. Thanks again to Eric for this fine Web Site.

6 years ago
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RE: Early days with iliostomy, quick question

I use a Nu-Hope support belt. I have never had a hernia (that's why I wear the belt). It keeps the bag in place and keeps everything supported. I d...

7 years ago
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RE: Hair removal

Epilator and tweezers as per Eric's Suggestion a couple of years ago. Only have to do it every two weeks or so then not much. I used an electric sha...

7 years ago
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RE: Healing the Skin around the Stoma - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)

I never had any pain when I had Ulcerative Colitis and have never had one since my ileo operation 3 years ago. Maybe I don't have the nerve endings t...

7 years ago
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RE: 1pc vs 2pc Ostomy Appliance - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

I too have never had a failure of the lock and roll fastener in over 3 years. On occasion I have rolled up the end a couple of times and put a rubber...

7 years ago
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RE: A couple of amusing thoughts

Saw this on the wall of my gastro doc...  ButtLight.jpg

7 years ago
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RE: Permanent Ileostomy vs. J-Pouch

I have had an ileostomy for three years and have no problems with it. I had ulcerative colitis as the reason for the stoma. I still have ulcerative ...

7 years ago
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RE: Prolapsed stoma - oops

Glad that all is well. I didn't know about the sugar. Looked it up and here is a web site that discusses the sugar treatment with photos.

7 years ago
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RE: Ostobuddy

I've used this app for a couple of years and swear by it. Nice and easy. Bill

7 years ago
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RE: Happy New Year

And Happy New Year to all from Southern Florida.

7 years ago
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RE: Where Did I Go? (Sept 2018 Update)

Eric, no need to apologize for anything. You have already served many ostomates with good information and a place to share ideas. Hopefully there i...

8 years ago
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RE: Does coffee affect your ostomy?

I drink a couple of cups of black coffee in the morning and the only effect is that my output is darker coffee color for a while. No change in the liq...

8 years ago
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8 years ago
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RE: KETO with an ileostomy??? Anyone?

Posted by: Mom2Panda Does anyone have any feedback regarding the Keto diet with an ileostomy? Is it safe? Good? Bad? I've been on a low carb diet for ...

8 years ago
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