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RE: Anybody have the Sugarbaker technique for hernia repair?

Glad everything went well for you. Thanks for the kind words. Not lifting is a hard one, but will do like the Doc orders.

2 years ago
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RE: Anybody have the Sugarbaker technique for hernia repair?

@tigerlily Just checking in to ask if you ever had your procedure done. I just got out of the hospital after having an obstruction in my parastomal he...

2 years ago
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RE: Disposal bags

@veganostomy They work well, Coloplast one piece fits, but is snug.

2 years ago
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RE: Disposal bags

@veganostomy It's been like that it seems since I began using them 5 yrs ago I've been using these/p> but was wondering what others use

2 years ago
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2 years ago
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RE: I cannot find an Ostomy nurse

I put a heating pad on top and hold firmly for 5 min or so after applying new appliance.

3 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt

I purchased one but had issues with it riding up due to my shape. It caused leaks by putting pressure on my attachment point. I have been satisfied by...

3 years ago
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RE: VeganOstomy Has Left Facebook and Instagram (On Purpose)

Eric, Totally agree, I hope the world will wake up and catch on to what these corporations are doing.

3 years ago
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RE: Showering with 2 piece without bag

Just got out of shower without bag and wafer only. Just patted wafer dry and put bag back on. Not as cool as totally "free" but I would recommend.

4 years ago
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RE: Showering with 2 piece without bag

Yes the ultimate shower is on bag change day ! Best day every time.

4 years ago
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RE: To Skin Prep, or Not to Skin Prep?

I usually do not do anything. If slightly irritated I will use some stoma powder. If really irritated will use Calamine (sp?) lotion, let it dry, appl...

4 years ago
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RE: Has anyone tried just using the wafer, and no ring or paste?

Tim, as a urostomate I never use anything but the wafer. I do add Silex flange extenders. I think a good fit is essential.

4 years ago
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RE: holes in bag

2 were noticeable within minuets of application of the bag, the other was a few hours later. I was suspicious of one of the felines who allow my prese...

4 years ago
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RE: alignment tip

I resemble that idea and agree completely

4 years ago
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RE: alignment tip

@veganostomy Thought about tattooing Compass around stoma with N being reference for center of appliance....but not a tattoo person. Always asked by...

4 years ago
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4 years ago
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4 years ago
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RE: Question about injection port

Thanks for all the input, I appreciate the support!

4 years ago
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