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RE: Does anyone else have an "innie" stoma? How do you deal with it?

@squeakyandliza...Liza, have you tried using a Stoma Color?? I wonder if that would work for any of you at all?? Eric may have an answer or knowle...

5 years ago
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RE: Using water to flush out pouch

@winnie...I use the Hollister 8331, one piece. The filter does clog within 3 days. However folding the top edge over & hold snuggly against me ...

5 years ago
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RE: Beginnings

@stella...Hi again Stella...I have terribly dry feet & hands. Big flakes of skin off my feet. I'm always turning my socks inside out to wash them...

5 years ago
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RE: Guide or device or method to center appliance on stoma

@stella...Hi Stella & welcome! I have a funny shaped stoma too & found it hard to get a good fit because of it. I took one plastic from the b...

5 years ago
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RE: Guide or device or method to center appliance on stoma

@varg55...I'm pretty sure Eric mentions that in a video. It is a really good tip too. Eric deserves an award of some kind for all his work here & ...

5 years ago
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RE: Need for prayers

@sjlovestosing...excellent news Stella! I'll just keep on praying for good & quick results.

5 years ago
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RE: Guide or device or method to center appliance on stoma

@sjlovestosing...it actually works very well & if you still have a problem try bending it from side to side rather then top to bottom. I rememb...

5 years ago
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RE: Need for prayers

...Stella, that sounds good so far!! There's nothing like good news when it comes to these kind of issues. I'm so happy to hear this. Are Waits long f...

5 years ago
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RE: Using water to flush out pouch

Welcome Brian B! Pardon my ignorance but what is an AML...a major leak is all I can figure out so far. Sorry. Ive had my Ostomy 12 some years &...

5 years ago
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RE: This is what happens if you drink an unreasonable amount of fiber supplements!

Oh my....poor CJ didn't do enough research on what he was doing.

5 years ago
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RE: Guide or device or method to center appliance on stoma

roddy6667...Hello and welcome to VO! Thanks for reaching out. I have never heard of bending the wafer back as a "taco", but that's a good word for it...

5 years ago
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RE: Need for prayers

@sjlovestosing...Stella, Yes, by all means! You have as much pray as I can possibly be giving on behalf of you & your husband. Waiting for news on...

5 years ago
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RE: Befuddled Newbie

@alida...hi Alida so nice to meet you! I'm Linda & I'm 63, I live in B.C. Canada. I've had an ileostomy 12 years. Your new normal is well on its ...

5 years ago
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RE: Dealing With Ostomy Leaks - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

Martin Reynolds...welcome & don't be bashful here. Your welcome to join & share your ideas or ask any questions you may have as well. That ...

5 years ago
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RE: Dealing With Ostomy Leaks - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

Michelle Shingleton...welcome & hello to you! I wear the Hollister 8331. When the filter starts to clog I have tried placing a square of toilet ti...

5 years ago
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RE: For those who kneel when emptying their bag...

Ugh! Our poor clothes had no idea the dangers they would be facing on an ostomates body!! lol! I have 2 suggestions for you.... 1 - use a Gardeners...

5 years ago
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RE: Ileostomy lessons learned

Oh my goodness Liza!! I'm so familiar with that hard as a rock thing! My 1st thought was ... what??? You don't apply & use the Osto EZ Vents?? The...

5 years ago
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RE: Beware scam

@veganostomy...As Usual folks, Eric truly has this in the bag!! hehe! Thank you & Great work Eric & I think everyone understands precaution...

5 years ago
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RE: Good for a chuckle

@chrisandbagpus...lol, I think we all would have loved the money from the ¿ Rev.??? Morgangodbless, ! I think we should be saying God blessed us with...

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RE: COVID vaccine

@squeakyandliza...this is is good to hear! I have a blood clotting issue & feel a tad concerned about the one that folks felt caused blood clots...

5 years ago
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