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I went back to my convatec active life. Not trusting any Velcro or the like on the ends. I either got a bad batch of mios or it’s that they just leak ...

@veganostomy looking and so far it’s only in Canada. Yes the shipping would cost and probably make it the same it close to the cost of m9. Speaking of...

Decided I did not like the peroxide too well. It did take away odor but left another strange smell. I think m9 is the best thing. I’d love to find a c...

@cat-momma hi, how are you feeling? You must be healing nicely about now and getting used to things. How are you managing now days? Did you find a fav...

I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling better and that they are looking out for you with the blood work, etc. thoughts and prayers your way

@dlkfiretruck yes it sounds like yours was a more serious situation. Mine was 3. Something at the time but they let me go home. A week later after all...

@cat-momma I’m glad you are getting his ashes. Again, so sorry for your loss. my stoma can be a monster at times too! Tonight especially. I had chocol...

Hi, I’ve lost potassium and magnesium twice. Each time there I was there they infused and pills. I was never told I had to stay in it for life as a...

@cat-momma I am so sorry to hear about your Rufus. Big hugs to you! fid you get your surgery? I think I remember the 12th?

@cat-momma being away from there for 2-3 weeks and I’m getting my confidence back. It was horrible because I was getting anxiety everytime I had to em...

@cat-momma I’m ok I ultimately left the place. There were issues with me and my spouse as well. I’ve gotten help from an organization. It’s rough and...

@cat-momma yay!!!!

Yes you may or may not need but when I first got my Ostomy when I was in the process of figuring things out I did have a few leaks. After I got it fig...

I am right now trying out the hydrogen peroxide and it does take away most of the odor l. Had to be 3%or less.

@cat-momma you will get ballooning from gas as well. Well yes, we fart from our stoma too lol!!! I usually get gas at night when I sleep and it gets r...

@tigerlily I was using the mio for about 3 months but then I got defective pouches and it really turned me off. I ultimately went back to my convatec....

Each of those manufacturer Carries different models of thier bags also so ask for the different ones to try out too! Out of all my bags I’ve tried I ...

@cat-momma there is far more that has been going on since my post.

That is really cool that you are practicing. I would have never thought if that! The Coloplast scissors are the best!!! So much easier for cutting. my...