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RE: Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??

Hey Alpha .. its in the bag! I like your 'avatar' block! Red bums are O.K. around here. and welcome.

8 years ago
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RE: Skin toned ostomy bags

Since almost no one has true black or white skin, they would do better to make a couple of shades of brown. I use the 'tan' that looks like bandaid c...

8 years ago
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RE: Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??

Ooooh, I like accessory! Could be fashionable even. ERIC, .... P.S. thanks for getting rid of the ratings like 'esteemed member' etc and just put...

8 years ago
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RE: Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??

... 'appliance' is a lot more mysterious. Leave them guessing. That could be anything from a dishwasher to a vacuum cleaner! 'Bag' does conjure up ki...

8 years ago
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RE: Swimming with an ostomy

Good choice, Chris. Have a wonderful time!

8 years ago
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RE: hernia support

Thanks, Jattzi, Good luck with this. I do think that all or most of these 'mechanical' problems can be repaired. Write down questions and take notes o...

8 years ago
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RE: High Temps and Ostomies

Hi Robert, Maybe a sweatband for your belly? Just kidding. The baby powder might really help. It would keep that area dryer anyway. I wonder if putt...

8 years ago
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RE: hernia support

Hi Jattzi , I am doing great! Its been almost a year ( May 25) since my surgery and I am very pleased with the results. No problems so far. No more bu...

8 years ago
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RE: Is it an Ostomy Bag or an Ostomy Pouch??

Bag for me as well. I'm with Robert and John68..pouches just remind me of something marsupial. I call the 'wafer' a patch. and a barrier ring a 'donut...

8 years ago
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RE: Finally introduction after 9mths

Welcome to you LilKermit, I am happy you decided to join the chorus here and share what you know and ask question if you don't. I hope your upcoming s...

8 years ago
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RE: C-Diff cure

GREAT that you are done! AND you got the hated NG tube removed! I too love bad puns ... there are so many involving us! Hold on to your butts! When wi...

8 years ago
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RE: C-Diff cure

Hello Barbara, I hope you are feeling better now I am sorry it was miserable. ( I am hoping WAS is the correct word here). When you get some distance ...

8 years ago
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RE: C-Diff cure

They should re name this a MICRO BIOME TRANSPLANT .. more to the point anyway. I am thinking of you today, Barbara!

8 years ago
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RE: C-Diff cure

Barbara, This sounds like a really great choice for you. They have learned a lot about this treatment in the last several years too. Like Eric said, ...

8 years ago
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RE: Can they revise on same site?

Might come down to connivance! Are you right handed or left handed? HA.

8 years ago
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RE: Interesting article from New York Times

If you couldn't get the link to work in my previous message, just go to and look for the article with the picture shown in the message above.

8 years ago
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RE: Can they revise on same site?

Chris, this sounds like a really good thing to find out more about. Especially since you have the crease that doesn't allow you to get a good seal. Yo...

8 years ago
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RE: Swollen Stoma

ALSO.. be care full NOT to COOK your stoma . Remember it is defenseless and has no feelings. Do not aim the heat source right at it..just near it. I a...

8 years ago
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RE: Swollen Stoma

This is the dryer I have been using and traveling with. Watch out if you use it on European voltage though .. you could light an ice cube with the he...

8 years ago
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