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RE: Aero bars / Tri bars on a bike with an ostomy

@veganostomy with the amount of time you spend on your bike I would really think about getting your bike fitted. Did mine at a small local owned...

4 weeks ago
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RE: Washing Your Ostomy Pouch

Hi, I shower with really hot water ( with out a bag, using a 2 part system) and have had no issues with hot water showers and my ostomy. I use co...

1 month ago
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RE: Aero bars / Tri bars on a bike with an ostomy

Hi, I do Sprint Tri's so I am only doing 12-20 mile rides even during training. I have not tried aero bars, I looked at them but at this time the...

1 month ago
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RE: Dressing with an Ostomy: A Clothing Guide for Men (with video)

Hi, Not knowing your son's age I am throwing out an idea, I like wearing bib overalls. I wear them pretty loose (its a style choice) and I like t...

2 months ago
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RE: TP supply continues, thank goodness

I use a hand held bidet device that really cuts down on TP use. It makes rinsing out the bag fairly convenient. My kid on the other hand......... l...

4 months ago
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RE: Ostomy walk

Great photo and great event. Thank you for sharing. I will have to look for on for next year.

4 months ago
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RE: Mio leak issues/ Cloplast Click issues with clicking

@madrikh52 Hi, I use only Coloplast supplies as they seem to work well for me without too much skin irritation. I use Coloplast SenSura Mio Con...

4 months ago
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RE: Blockages: Fool me twice, shame on me

Seems a common culprit is eating too fast along with eating certain foods. I’ve not had to go to the ER and consider my self fortunate for that but ...

6 months ago
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RE: Medicare supply coverage

@goatherder This good news. Are ostomy supplies considered medical supplies or prescriptions, I’m assuming medical supplies. Do they let you ge...

6 months ago
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RE: Ostomy Armor? 1.5 year follow up.

Hello, I am still using my original Ostomy Armor belt and I am still happy with it, haven't gotten around to ordering a second one yet but will this...

11 months ago
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RE: What barrier rings are the best

Hi I am happy with the Coloplast Brava protective rings. I have been using them for 1.5 years and trust them to prevent leaks. cygo

11 months ago
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RE: Hollister One-Piece Leakage issue

Hi, Sorry to hear of your leaks. I wear a Coloplast SenSura Mio Convex Light set up and it works well for me, I found that I get leaks when I use a...

11 months ago
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RE: Pancaking: A Headache for Ostomates since the 1800's (w/ video)

Hi Mike, I shower with wafer on and bag off all the time. I use Coloplast SenSura Mio barrier and the Brava protective seal together. I have not...

12 months ago
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RE: Hot showers for better ostomy appliance adhesion

I really do not like a soggy pouch. I swim at my local YMCA and I use the hot air blowers to dry the clothe on my pouch completely before I get dre...

1 year ago
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RE: Sea Swimming With an Ostomy

Tony, I am sorry to hear Coloplast didn't work for you. It is interesting how products work on bodies. I hope you find your solution soon and are b...

1 year ago
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RE: Sea Swimming With an Ostomy

@tony-h Hi Tony, If I use regular wafers I get leaks, so hopefully changing to the convex wafers helps your situation. I also want to mention ...

1 year ago
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RE: Sea Swimming With an Ostomy

Hi, I paddle board / swim in salt water with out wet suit and do not have issues with leaks. I also swim in a chlorine pool 3x a week with no issu...

1 year ago
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RE: Rinsing the output (feces) out of the pouch

I rinse with water using a bidet attachment mostly to help keep my hands cleaner. If I am in a situation where I can't rinse its harder to keep my...

1 year ago
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