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@elledubuque
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RE: Stinky Bags!

Well, I called Edgepark and they will not let me return the Hollister product which I figured. Because the box was opened. This makes sense. It is ...

4 years ago
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RE: Stinky Bags!

@veganostomy glad to know I wasn’t having a moment! It was a little over 24 hours. Not a good sign for an “improved” product!

4 years ago
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RE: Why are bags so tall above stoma?

Here’s a crazy idea… I wonder if bags could be cut and then resealed in a food saver machine…. I’m gonna see what happens after the next Costco run....

4 years ago
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RE: Why are bags so tall above stoma?

This may be obvious to everyone, but I just realized that with a two piece system I can attach my bag more horizontally so it doesn’t ride high or han...

4 years ago
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RE: Trying to find the lowest profile 2 piece pouch system

@tigerlily thanks for the insight. I looked up irrigation today and I’m not comfortable enough with my new body to go there yet… but if I do I’ll defi...

4 years ago
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RE: Trying to find the lowest profile 2 piece pouch system

@dogtalkerer I guess I never really thought about having the need to drain if I’m able to just click off a closed bag. Makes sense to have the optio...

4 years ago
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RE: Trying to find the lowest profile 2 piece pouch system

Hey there! yes, colostomy. I’m thinking I can go with closed bags so a change can be less complicated; it would be a one and done situation. Colo...

4 years ago
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RE: Newbie introduction - Joining you from Austin, TX

Thanks for all the kind welcomes! ❤️

4 years ago
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RE: Adhesions

@sjlovestosing when I first found out about my tumor a friend recommended highly concentrated THC called Rick Simpson oil. He said that it had ...

4 years ago
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RE: Has anyone had issues with barrier ring sticking to bags?

Success! Getting some air in and covering the filter got everything unglued and moving! Thanks so much, I ❤️ this resource!

4 years ago
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RE: Has anyone had issues with barrier ring sticking to bags?

@squeakyandliza these are good points! i think my size is accurate because a nurse did it for me. It did happen in both two and one piece sy...

4 years ago
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RE: Has anyone had issues with barrier ring sticking to bags?

@john68 yes, shrink wrapped like a tiny yucky little piece of meat in the butcher’s case! Im going to try your ideas before changing this one ou...

4 years ago
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