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RE: Rinsing

@chelly Hi, There is some break down but I do not normally get itching. Occasionally I do but usually only if I was sloppy putting on my barrier...

4 years ago
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RE: Wipes

Hi, Toilet tissue, anything else is tough on the plumbing. I rinse my bag well let it drain / drip for a few seconds then wipe the residual water ...

4 years ago
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RE: Rinsing

Good morning, Been rinsing since my surgery with no issues. I have a 16 oz sports drink bottle on the bathroom counter and fill it after every u...

4 years ago
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RE: Holiday supplies

Chelly, Yup that is my worry as well. I was getting my order in on the 7th/8th of every month then in October my supplier failed to process my orde...

4 years ago
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RE: Traveling Europe and getting supplies (SALT black bags come to mind)

@veganostomy Hi, Plan to be on the other side of USA for a week or so then three weeks give or take in Europe. We will be hiking / paddling / goi...

4 years ago
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RE: Hollister wafer options

Hi Chris, Welcome. After my ileostomy surgery I placed several sample orders with Coloplast, they have good customer service and shipped quickly. ...

4 years ago
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RE: Stoma Retraction

Hi, I would recommend trying adding the coloplast Brava protective ring / barrier ring with your retracted stoma. For me it takes a Convex barri...

4 years ago
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RE: Horrible stress!

Good Morning Jillian, I am sorry to hear of your struggles and hope you find solutions that work for you soon. Take care of yourself best you can ...

4 years ago
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RE: Help/Advice Required-skiing protection

Hi, Ostomy Armor ships world wide, they are a British / American couple that are now located in the USA. I have been using their product ( Petite ...

4 years ago
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RE: Visiting Reno with an Ostomy! (w/ video)

@veganostomy Good to know there are no issues with the Coloplast curved scissors. Planning on some extensive travel in 2023 and will only take c...

4 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

Good Morning, I will second (or third) the idea of using a spray adhesive remover. I have an ileostomy and use Coloplast products with good succes...

4 years ago
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RE: Ileostomy and Strenuous Exercise Causing Blow-Outs

Hi, So far, knock on wood, I have not had any leak issues at the gym, trial running or paddle boarding. I wear the Coloplast Sensura Mio two piece...

4 years ago
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RE: Hiding appliance under shirt

@veganostomy which do you find more stream line the vertical or the horizontal stealth belt?

4 years ago
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RE: Bikes and seats

My mountain bike came with a pretty comfortable gel seat. I have been out for a couple of test rides since my June surgery and it seems to be no more...

4 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Armor?

Hi, I have a permanent ileostomy (surgery in June of 2022), I have been using an Ostomy Armor for a couple of months and I like mine. I use it for...

4 years ago
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RE: Surgery Date scheduled

Hi uctoostomy, If you are able to begin walking daily now, do anything you can to make you as strong (health wise) as possible before surgery. I r...

4 years ago
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RE: How to feel full longer on a plant-based diet

Hi, I have not added legumes back into my diet yet. Nor many fresh leafy veg. It is encouraging to see that people are eating these items without...

4 years ago
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RE: Another Proctectomy Thread

Hi, Thank you. Not really, I competed in high school sports and have kept active with outdoor activities most my life. Last 15 years there have...

4 years ago
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