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Just had to dona bag change at work. On thr bright side, I am getting quicker and more proficent ar it. Last 2 bags lasted approximately 2 days each...

@veganostomy Thank you. I did a local version of the firefighter combat challenge twice, teams and individuals. It's a lot of fun and kind of a love...

Never heard of that brand. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

Tell them you have an ostomy and if it's an issue request a supervisor asap.

Firefighter, currently working in Dispatch since my ileostomy.

Just changed it. Made it 123 hours. I did have a late night meal 1am ish. I'm thinking I would have lasted a little longer if I hadn't done that. ...

@kirsten likewise. Do it. I like my stealth belts. There's is another one called gutted but I haven't tried it. Found it via Instagram.

@veganostomy I'm going to change it tonight or tomorow morning. Early tomorow I'll reach 5 days. I just want to be able to average more than 72 hour...

@veganostomy I agree 100%. Vertical does not go well with a tucked in Polo which is what I wear at work.

I just hit 101 hours on this flange so I'm feeling pretty good. Although I did just change the bag because the filter was done early yesterday aftern...

@john68 Thanks. I had some minor hiccups but things seem to be getting back on track.

Also coloplast worked great for me when I had my original loop ileostomy. But when I had my new one, they had mostly coloplast supplies and I had all...

I haven't tried this yet but Stealth Belt makes a neoprene version that,so made specifically for water activities. (Surfing, paddleboarding, knee boa...

That youtuber Maggie uses/endorses it. She's did a video for ostoform on their official channel.

Sorry for the late reply.. I'm going to leave this site open in my phone browser so I remember to check it.

@veganostomy skin is looking good for thr most part a little redness but it looks better each time thanks to heavy crusting. I'm currently on 3.5 day...

Great thread! I currently have both vertical and horizontal. Definitely prefer the horizontal but a I wear a vertical if my output is thinner. I ha...

The most I've done is 7 days. Lately I'm stuck on 2 days. (Last 3 changes) I'm going to try to add stoma paste (Adapt) to treat my current problem ...