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ChrisandBagpus
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RE: Protective Ring

Hi Stella If the skin under the protective ring is not really dry output especially if its become more liquid might creep under the ring. Stoma p...

3 years ago
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RE: Blood in bag

Crossing my fingers and hoping its simple easily and not a major problem for you. Your a fighter and could do with a bit of good luck. Chris

3 years ago
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RE: Anyone else using Hollister tape border wafers notice how thin they got?

Linda Its not impossible that a vent can be made of two piece of plastic, one on inside and one on the outside screwed together, adhesive would not ...

3 years ago
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RE: Anyone else using Hollister tape border wafers notice how thin they got?

Eric Unfortunately things that last a long time aren't good for the manufactures sales and therefore profit. All you need is to see the many artic...

3 years ago
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RE: Immuniocomprimised

Recent article here in UK paper reports on University of Texas study It states patient on immunosuppressant treatment for cancer within last 3 mont...

3 years ago
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RE: Missed being here

@john68 Hi John update on your brad pitt , clooney lookalike. I ask the wife if I was a better double than your, maybe one of the Bond's. Her reply...

3 years ago
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RE: First Blockage? ☹️

Glen Chamomile tea is a very friendly soothing tea that helps a lot when your insides feel tender. You can drink as much as your body feels comfor...

3 years ago
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RE: Maybe a silly question.....regarding barrier rings

@alida Changing the bag 2 - 3 times a day will be a bit hard on your skin, stripping the surface layer etc. A drainable bag might stay on for 3 p...

3 years ago
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RE: Missed being here

@john68 So you have feet like brad pitt and a bum like clooney :mrgreen: Watch out Liza its amazing the photo manipulation you can do these days...

3 years ago
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RE: Blood in bag

Lisa I agree with Stella you should check it out with someone if only for your peace of mind. At least one or two simple tests can be done, ie ane...

3 years ago
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RE: SensuraMio One Piece Soft Convex ?

I find the Mio ring filter dose not work well with liquid output, it quickly clogs the carbon filter since IMO the liquid gets in the lower holes in t...

3 years ago
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RE: Rough spell

Liza In your reply to kedicat you mentioned "it accidentally touches my stoma and then won’t stick because it gets wet. " I have read about the ...

3 years ago
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RE: Rough spell

Liza I had already guessed you had a loop iliostomy and were using a mio 2 piece convex. First loops are always a bigger problem than an end. Wha...

3 years ago
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RE: Rough spell

Liza Can you remind us which type of bag and barrier ring you are using. I have been through a major chase around various manufacture of bags, con...

3 years ago
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RE: barrier ring melts

Welcome to the forum :-) You almost certainly need some kind of a convex to push the stoma above surrounding skin level a barrier ring stuck either ...

3 years ago
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RE: Protein Drink

Rick Ensure has a lot of maltodextrin, corn syrup in the ingredients list. they could cause Bacterial overgrowth and they are simply sugars, accord...

3 years ago
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RE: Dealing with liquid ostomy output - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

You can try contacting trio in the UK I have found them helpful. "introduction of Trio products into over 20 new countries over the course of 2021."...

3 years ago
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RE: How does a stoma heal to the skin?

The stomach lining has a protective layer of mucosal cells that protect it from the acid. In Reflux the acid entering the oesophagus causes burning se...

3 years ago
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RE: How does a stoma heal to the skin?

Its awhile since I studies the digestive system. I think you find the mouth produces saliva which contains enzymes to start pre digesting the food bef...

3 years ago
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RE: Hollister product numbers

Sid If you speak with your stoma nurse you should be able to get them to prescribe a two piece bag as well. you may have to after the initial order ...

3 years ago
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