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RE: Flo assist

@chelly Hope it works out for you Keep us posted.

1 year ago
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RE: Flo assist

Recently, I saw a demo of a similar product called Stomagenie which is quite impressive. The website is:Not sure if it is available in Canada.

1 year ago
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RE: Has anyone had a paratomal hernia, but negative ultrasound result?

Hi Tim. Wondering if he had any explanation what could have caused the bulge? What comes to mind is perhaps the stool was hard/large and difficult to ...

1 year ago
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RE: Update and question re: potassium and magnesium

Hi Linda, Your point is well taken. I have been hospitalized several times for bowel obstructions and not able to eat for extended periods of time....

2 years ago
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RE: Update and question re: potassium and magnesium

Hi Linda. I have had deficiencies in potassium, magnesium, sodium and B12 and other problems with white and reed blood count, liver enzymes etc. So...

2 years ago
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RE: Convatec Esenta Lubricating Deodorant Spray

I find the bottle difficult to hold, manipulate and aim into the pouch area. The bottle is heavy. As a result the spray doesn't reach the insides of ...

2 years ago
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RE: Convatec Esenta Lubricating Deodorant Spray

Thanks for your reply Chelly. I received a bottle from my supplier since they stopped selling Hollister Adapt which is the the lubricating deodorant I...

2 years ago
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RE: Wannebe ostomate

Hello, I have been irrigation for almost 2 years not by choice but need. You have probably my posts (Fred) above so won't repeat my story. To me it...

2 years ago
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RE: So sad

Hi Chelly, Why agonize over it whatever the reason? Since you have an alternative, the store down the block, give them your business and appreciate ...

2 years ago
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RE: Treating Adhesions and Hernias using WURN Physical Therapy

@veganostomy Hi Eric, Just following up with you on my research regarding the use of the WURN technique for Adhesions/bowel blockages. My research l...

2 years ago
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RE: Horrible stress!

Hi Jillian, One suggestion is to take Miralax everyday. At my doctors' orders, I take a half the Miralax dose, approx. 1 teaspoon, everyday. On occa...

2 years ago
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RE: Foods i can eat 7 months after colon resection??

Hi Jillian, Taking it slow and experimenting with new foods as you are doing seems to be the best way to go. I a have had several blockages and foun...

2 years ago
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2 years ago
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RE: Treating Adhesions and Hernias using WURN Physical Therapy

@veganostomy Hi Eric, It does seem almost too good to be true. I am seriously considering it and am researching with the aid of a WOC nurse. It wou...

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

@cygo Hi, I never heard of SALTS until your post so did a little research. Looks like a great product if it can prevent pancaking which is my probl...

3 years ago
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RE: Has anyone tried this?

@squeakyandliza Not sure which sample you ordered Ostoform Seal or collar. Pancaking is my problem and the Ostoform Seal looks like a possible way ...

3 years ago
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RE: New ostomate with question about irrigation

@tigerlily Laurie, It works well for me and does gives me a few days of calm. I am planning on taking a trip and was thinking that with the right timi...

3 years ago
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