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RE: OstomySecrets Wrap vs. Boxer Briefs

Hi, I am a big believer in Ostomy secrets undies, just so you know there's always a discount, just google ostomy secrets coupon. Since they are so exp...

7 years ago
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RE: Hi I am Bubbles

Hi Bubbles! Welcome to the fun!

7 years ago
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RE: Where in the world?

Born and raised in Staten Island NY, now in Plainsboro NJ for the past 30 years. I lost my SI accent by now (I think)

7 years ago
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RE: Whats yours called

Pippa Middleton. She was in the news a lot around the time and I like saying "Pippa". ?

7 years ago
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RE: So happy

John, right! I'd venture to guess the majority of people are scarred in some way. We are just extra special!

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RE: So happy

Felicity, I love reading your posts, you're always so upbeat and positive, just the exact opposite of how I was at first. Have you tried the products...

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RE: Ready to join the conversation

Friends, I wanted to reread my first post here. I am feeling pretty good about myself now and am proud of how far I've come. A special thanks to Eric...

7 years ago
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RE: ROUNDED BELLY AND STOMA SECURITY

I'm now using Convatec Natura convex wafers with a Eakin seal and it's working well for me. At first I was leaking all the time and it was terrifying...

7 years ago
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RE: So happy

I meant to ask, how often are you changing? Do you wait for it to get uncomfortable?

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RE: So happy

Im happy for you! For me it starts getting uncomfortable by day 3 so far be been changing every 3rd day. I wish it could last a week. You got a nice...

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RE: My story

Hi Holly, I am glad you found this site. It's helped me so much. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on Feb 10 I had 3 months of chemo, then the hy...

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RE: What gauze do you use?

Hi Chris, I also no longer use gauze. I clean the area in the shower using the cheap cotton washcloths as mentioned above. When I remove the applianc...

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RE: Carrot recipes?

My favorite carrot recipe is a traditional Jewish dish called tsimmes. It's usually carrots, sweet potatoes then variations on either raisins, pineap...

7 years ago
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RE: Reflections and adventures this far

Hi Felicity, It sounds like you're doing great for a newbie. I had a very rocky start but am now at 4 months and doing just fine though I think I'd f...

7 years ago
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RE: Swimming with an ostomy

I'm picturing the sand somehow getting under the appliance or just making me uncomfortable. I hope we have a nice relaxing cruise no matter what. My...

7 years ago
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RE: Swimming with an ostomy

I am going on a cruise in a few weeks and told myself I'd avoid the beaches while my daughters go to them. After reading this maybe I will bring my sw...

7 years ago
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RE: Gas- anything else I can do?

Do you just use a capful?

7 years ago
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RE: Gas- anything else I can do?

Hi Navey i did read your thread on using the hydrogen peroxide and I think I'll try it this weekend. I'm beginning to think the real culprit is my che...

7 years ago
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RE: Gas- anything else I can do?

Hi Eric, I watched your video, it made me think that the culprit might be artificial sweeteners. Today I'll try not using them and see what happens. A...

7 years ago
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