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RE: Hi all,

Hi, welcome . Have you looked into wearing a stoma gaurd ? That might help protect you from sores . Eric has a review on one check out his YouTube ch...

8 years ago
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RE: Need Wafer Suggestions

Check into that revision if possible . Stomas are life savers and when done correctly can give a good worry free life . Don't live frustrated and in ...

8 years ago
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RE: Blood Disorders

Yes I love V8 . In cold weather I add some chicken broth to my V8 warm up a cup in the micro for a yummy quick tomato soup. A grilled cheese on the si...

8 years ago
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RE: Embarrassing question

Barb this is normal . Don't panic. Try to sit on toilet and relax your rectum and lightly bear down and release the fluid . You can do this daily so i...

8 years ago
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RE: Blood Disorders

Gatorade has a sugar free version. It's called G2.

8 years ago
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RE: Hello everyone!! The lounge is open!!!

Marcie , what a scary event you had . Feel better soon . Hig hugs 🤗. Bubbles

8 years ago
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RE: Gattex for enhanced nutrient absorption

Where will they do it Marcie ? I suggest they have a mega dose of Benadryl in case you have a reaction like Anaphylactic shock . That has happened t...

8 years ago
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RE: Gattex for enhanced nutrient absorption

Marcie , Have you looked into bowel transplant. I heard its been very successful. They do stomach transplants too. Be well , Bubbles

8 years ago
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RE: Need Wafer Suggestions

Mexico ? Go to a teaching hospital before you do that . I have heard horror stories . But definitely get a revision no need to live like that . Where ...

8 years ago
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RE: Popcorn (totally fine with my ileostomy)

Way too scared to eat popcorn. 🤓🤓🤓

8 years ago
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RE: Adhesive Remover Wipes

Posted by: Fred Hi Bubbles, In the previous reply, I meant to ask how good do you find the Brava rings for adhehing and protecting? Brava ring adhere...

8 years ago
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RE: Adhesive Remover Wipes

Posted by: Fred I think it's from both. The area under the barrier ring is where the residue is difficult to remove. Are you using Ekin rings ? Those ...

8 years ago
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RE: Ileostomy for several years, now Prostate cancer!! Can"t catch a break!

Hi Al, welcome . I wish you the best recovery possible . Stay NOLA strong . Who Dat, Bubbles

8 years ago
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RE: Adhesive Remover Wipes

I love the Brava spray adhesive remover .

8 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Hole Cutters

Eric , when i did have to cut I always use a two piece so no worry about cutting pouch . I now use pre-cut . A total game changer . Much easier.

8 years ago
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RE: Hot sauce recommendations?

I love Crystal hot sauce . It's just right . Love to mix it with Ranch . Great on quesadillas and wings.

8 years ago
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RE: Sriracha Oatmeal

This would be good to substitute grits for oats if you are from the south like me .

8 years ago
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RE: First weeks home from hospitsl

Hi and welcome. I wish you and your husband all the best . Yes a bed would be wonderful. Be well, Bubbles

8 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Hole Cutters

Best thing for cutting hole is Cuticle scissors . They are super sharp, small and curved just right . When I was cutting I would wipe down with alcoho...

8 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Hole Cutters

Posted by: Marcie How long or how far is dear Oscar sticking out may I ask? Nellie is about an inch- I use soft convetx. Marcie , Why don't you use...

8 years ago
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