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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...

2 years 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 ...

3 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...

3 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...

3 years ago
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RE: First time public restroom experience

Good Morning, VO have you considered changing out bags rather than emptying it? Another thought is to have a doggie poop bag on hand and just pu...

3 years ago
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RE: Rings and skin wipes

Good Morning, I don't mix brands, but then I like Colopast products and have not had a need to try others. I use the barrier ring and using their ...

3 years ago
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RE: Supplies expirations

Good to know, thank you for the information! cygo

3 years ago
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RE: Unwell Long Time Member

Thank you for the information / update. My thought are with you and your family Tony, hoping for a full recovery.

3 years ago
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RE: Managing A Diet

Good Morning, Into my second year after ileostomy surgery. Regarding exercise or any activity really , I wear an Ostomy Armor belt to support / pr...

3 years ago
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RE: Travel with ostomy

Hi, I have not yet traveled international but recently took a 2 week trip to the East Coast of the USA from the west coast. We took only carry on ...

3 years ago
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RE: Sick cat :(

So sorry for your loss. Hugs and hope your recovery goes well. cygo

3 years ago
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RE: Smelly odor

Hi, I have mixed feelings about filters. Mostly do not like them, but there are times I use them. I rinse my bag and filters do not like to get t...

3 years ago
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RE: Squeaky is 5

Happy Birthday to Squeaky. 5 years that is pretty cool. Best to you Liza

3 years ago
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RE: Is Tabbouleh salad

Hi, I eat tabbouleh fairly often, its one of our favorites. For me the tomatoes are what I worry about (the skin). That said I chew the salad we...

3 years ago
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RE: 1 banana a day.....maybe too much??

Hi, I eat 1-2 bananas daily. I find how much I eat and how much water I drink are what impacts output quantity and consistency. cygo

3 years ago
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RE: Public Restrooms / rinsing pouch to empty

Hi, Add some water first then empty, it comes out cleaner. (be careful not to add too much water, practice at home before doing this on the road) ...

3 years ago
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RE: Public Restrooms

@veganostomy Nice facilities love the orange walls. I think we have the same under the seat bag. 😎 That is a nicer version of what we call pit ...

3 years ago
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