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Happy Easter - a few days late.

I empty the bag, fill it with water (I use a plastic cup), close the bag, slosh the water around, then empty again. Then I normally wipe the outlet w...

Our schools are shut down here in Colorado until at least April 17, per Governor's order. It is starting to look like schools will likely stay shut d...

I've never had that happen. I'd call Hollister. Sounds like you got some bad bags.

Hi and welcome! Thanks for posting. I hope things continue to go well for you!

I was given a choice between j-pouch and permanent ileostomy when my colon was removed due to long-standing UC and the development of dysplasia. At t...

I've had one blowout. It was at night, and like you describe, one side of my wafer had been lifted. It was lifted to the point that output had pushe...

I'm with you John.

That looks very similar and almost the same price.

Too bad they don't ship to Canada. I have three of their wraps and they are great. I don't even feel the bag when I'm wearing the wrap. I use them f...

I used the Convatec two piece moldable with accordion flange. It smells after a couple of day for me also (ileostomy). If I'd rub my hand around the...

Update. My stoma nurse says that I do have granuloma tissue where my sutures were. No need to worry at this point as long as I'm getting a good seal...

I just look at as a challenge - how much can I get in there. 😆 I balloon the heck out of my bag at night. If it were helium, I think I'd float to ...

@lynne Hi Lynne. They're actually hiking pants. Kind of nylon material with an elastic waistband. They look pretty form-fitting the way that I am...

@archieb. I know how that feels. Hang in there.

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Thanks! Same to you , Kyle!