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RE: Ostomy Hole Cutters

Posted by: FelicityG A serious backlog of uncut flanges, somehow I've got what amounts to 2 months worth. I'm not sure if I will stick with the cutter...

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RE: Physical Therapy

Yayyyyyyy . Good for you . There is no place like home . Be well, Bubbles

8 years ago
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RE: How long did it take to gain Pre- surgery weight ?

Posted by: Zvitusk Dear Robert, In my yout, I reached a height of 5'11.5". Now, I claim 5'9.5". My BMI is presently 37+. When I was just after my las...

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

Posted by: Zvitusk Thanks. P.S. took an A1C test yesterday. This tests for diabetes. Got 4.7 . One less thing to worry about. I AM NOT A DIABETIC . M...

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RE: Gattex for enhanced nutrient absorption

Good luck Marcie. Finger and toes crossed for you . Bug hugs , Bubbles 🤗🤗🤗🤗

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

Mr. Z That is wonderful news. So happy for you . Now it's up to you to keep the winning streak going by walking and losing that weight . You can do ...

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RE: Hi fellow ostomates

Marcie write down your questions so you stay focused . I am sure the call time will be limited . Good luck .

8 years ago
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RE: Physical Therapy

Awesome news Barb . So happy for you .

8 years ago
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RE: How long did it take to gain Pre- surgery weight ?

Marcie since you have a permanent port why don't you do TPN for your nutrition. You can still eat but this will feed your body better . I have a frie...

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RE: Hi fellow ostomates

Hi Ann and Welcome. I had been wanting a stoma for around 2 years as I became home bound chained to a toilet. Then I had a bowel blockage that almost...

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RE: How long did it take to gain Pre- surgery weight ?

Yay I have gained 3 pounds in 2 weeks . Eating like a pig around 3k calories a day . I got down to 88 pounds 😢😢😢😢. I want to get to 110 that's my regu...

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RE: Note to all who use imodium (loperamide)

Posted by: Marcie Just from what I have read here abut this, I wonder if I can get addicted?? Wonder how the addicts figured this out anyways?? So did...

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RE: Note to all who use imodium (loperamide)

You need to take an abnormally high Dose to get high Marcie . What we take is no where near what this article talks about . Any drug in extreme is da...

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RE: How long did it take to gain Pre- surgery weight ?

Yeah Coconut I heard is super hard on the bowels . I won't take a chance . I tell you if you ever have the deadly experience of a major bowel blockage...

8 years ago
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RE: How long did it take to gain Pre- surgery weight ?

Posted by: Sasquatch Yep, that's about what my diet worked up to, and in a hurry. All the stuff that I use to love that my UC wouldn't let me eat was...

8 years ago
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RE: Note to all who use imodium (loperamide)

I take two in the AM and 2 in the evening before dinner . So 8 mg total . Doc told me I can take 3 pills three times a day if needed but I never have ...

8 years ago
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RE: How often do you empty your ostomy appliance?

NG tube gosh I hate that thing . It's torture but has to be done . I had one 1 week straight I was about to loose my mind . 😢😢😢

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