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RE: Tips to sleeping better with an ostomy

Hi Dona. I wake up with crampy nausea during the night too. I have not put it together with gas but I will pay attention. I too have gas build up at n...

9 years ago
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RE: hernia surgery

I also have a small parastomal hernia that so far stays in most of the time. But that’s with being constantly aware of putting pressure on it when sne...

9 years ago
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RE: Brava protective seal advice

Thank you, Eric! I will give that a try. I think heat is the one missing piece to how I used it the first time. Thank you, again!

9 years ago
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RE: Brava protective seal advice

I had read your review and looked like it may help that’s why I gave them a try.

9 years ago
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RE: Brava protective seal advice

When I first put it on and then it leaked underneath during the first day. I am sure my skin was dry and did the same preparation as usual. I use colo...

9 years ago
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RE: Bag rinsing

Hi Dan! I did the same thing after watching a YouTube video about the hand held bidet attached to toilet line. I used a spray bottle before like you....

9 years ago
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RE: What's your biggest complaint about current ostomy products?

"Combat showers" lol I think we should open a new thread! Obviously these situations aren't a topic of conversation with friends and family. I live ...

9 years ago
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RE: Which bag do you use?

Posted by: bluesgal But ... I have to alternate between Sensura and Hollister because the adhesive on the Sensura products gives me fungal infection...

9 years ago
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RE: Which bag do you use?

Hi Larry! Welcome and hang in there! For me it was about a year of trial and error, mix and match and sample after sample. I tried and agree with a...

9 years ago
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RE: What's your biggest complaint about current ostomy products?

dinahmmoe, I'm surprised that it hasn't been discussed also. Yes! The noise from the bag does bother me and I notice it often! I guess it's one of ...

9 years ago
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RE: Which ostomy deodorant works best for you?

I struggled with the odor issue and tried pretty much everything with no real success. Then I tried GEL PLUS. It works great! I think I saw it on a r...

9 years ago
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RE: Forums increase my health related anxiety

Kae -Sometimes that's all it takes is someone acknowledging and understanding. Thank you Eric, your insight and empathy as someone going through this...

9 years ago
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RE: Blockages and NG tubes

thank you Sarah. That is comforting. I live a lone and anything that needs to be done is pretty much up to me. I think that's why I have what I assume...

9 years ago
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RE: Blockages and NG tubes

Posted by: VeganOstomy Posted by: Jattzl Any advice on how to continue being involved in the community for the help and support without causing mor...

9 years ago
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RE: Blockages and NG tubes

This is really scaring me. I have never been given any information about blockages or hernias after surgery. Other than the general basic - contact yo...

9 years ago
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RE: What's your biggest complaint about current ostomy products?

I will send them in the morning. Thank you for your website and setting up the forums. They both have been very helpful for me since you started!

9 years ago
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RE: What's your biggest complaint about current ostomy products?

Posted by: VeganOstomy Jattzi, if you can provide photos, I may even be able to publish an article as it fits nicely with the other "ostomy hacks" I ...

9 years ago
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RE: What's your biggest complaint about current ostomy products?

Oh gosh! Well you sound like me when it comes to do it yourself make it work type stuff! Good luck getting some mios. Hopefully samples so you can t...

9 years ago
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