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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...

6 months 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...

6 months 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...

6 months 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...

6 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...

8 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.

8 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...

8 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 ...

11 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...

11 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...

1 year 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

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

1 year 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...

2 years 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 ...

2 years 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...

2 years 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...

2 years ago
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