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RE: Dressing with an Ostomy: A Guide for Ladies (Part 2)

I have found that work out type attire is best for me on a daily basis. I purchased at least 10 pair of champion work out leggings and bike shorts fro...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

As for my car, me and the dealers service manager have came to a conclusion that maybe antifreeze was accidentally put into my window washer resivoir ...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

@dlkfiretruck no it’s a prescription medication called nucala and it’s an injection used once a month. Medical doctor prescribed. Made by a pharmaceut...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

Hello Eric, no I’m not swallowing it but I have had it disinigrate in my mouth a few times. Strange huh? the sticky continues and it’s a real pain. ...

3 years ago
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RE: Air fryer anyone?

We cook with one at work. The only thing I don’t like is the kitchen can become pretty greasy due to no exhaust fan like a stove would have. But yes a...

3 years ago
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RE: Best Toilet/Remodel Bathroom

funny I was just thinking about all of this and I come on to check the forum and I see your post. Having to stop to use public restrooms several times...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

@dlkfiretruck so the water test came back good. It’s not the water. But I’m glad I knocked that off the list. It could be something I’m allergic to at...

3 years ago
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RE: Complications & Rest

so sorry to hear of this. I did have an ileus twice once before a stoma and once after my proctocolectomy m. I was always told by the nurses after goi...

3 years ago
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RE: Itchiness

hello,I had a proctocolectomy a few years ago and I am sewn up at the anal area. I do believe I get issues in the summer. It could be that your sweati...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

@dlkfiretruck the water tested ok. No bacteria there. I was amazed how fast the water company came out. They were so nice and concerned. this bacteria...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

@dlkfiretruck the water tested ok. No bacteria there. I was amazed how fast the water company came out. They were so nice and concerned. this bacteria...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

@dlkfiretruck that’s true but if something is off in the same area that they are looking they will report that as well. For instance they did a CT of ...

3 years ago
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RE: Diabetes with an Ostomy

Hello, I’m sorry to hear of your diagnosis with diabetes. Take care of yourself. You may be able to switch it around by diet. Ask your doctor. Not ...

3 years ago
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RE: So sad

Hi, yea I have to take a back pack cuz I need that for work. With the sticky issue going on then sticky stuff would get all into my purse. Before t...

3 years ago
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RE: Weight fluctuations

@rick I’m not sure about Imodium but I was always told to wait for 20-30 minutes before drinking at meals so that the food has a chance to get in enou...

3 years ago
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RE: Hollister 8931 defective LOT 2l272

@veganostomy that’s horrible! They should be overnighting you those pouches!! Bad on them. Yeah, I’d be getting a hold of a supervisor. I don’t know t...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

@LK about my lungs and the rest of my body….. I already have issues with those and I get a yearly CT for the lungs and MRCP mri for my pancreas and I ...

3 years ago
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RE: The OstoBuddy app wins the 2022 Global Innovation Challenge

That sounds like a nice app for beginners to use! As we all know it’s so confusing and a learning curve when we first get an Ostomy!

3 years ago
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RE: Hollister 8931 defective LOT 2l272

That’s horrible Eric!!! Holes!!! I once got pouches that were fused together at the end from Amazon. Im glad you caught that and reported it. it’s sca...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

Yes this has been a struggle and at the start of it I was called crazy etc.. due to at the start I only had sticky sensation on my skin. As time went ...

3 years ago
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