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RE: Mom to potential ostomate

Keep it simple wafer/bag. The other bits and bobs are useful as the need arises. Has the stoma a good length.

4 years ago
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RE: Mom to potential ostomate

That’s really great news, The stoma will be swollen and passing all manner of unpleasant output and yep making a lot of noise. This will settle so don...

4 years ago
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RE: Love my Nutribullet!

Never mind a Nutribullet !! We have 2 large stones in the garden. No bits and the rain washes clean. Ya wanta see the muscles on my wife💪 😂 But seriou...

4 years ago
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RE: Ostomies and chiropractics

Hi Stella, That’s great to hear 😀👍

4 years ago
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RE: Ostomies and chiropractics

Hi Stella, I have laid flat on a table for physio and for X-rays. Of course have the bag empty and maybe let the person know you may need to move. I e...

4 years ago
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RE: Has anyone tried this?

That’s a interesting looking device. The collar would work great on a protruding stoma, but for a recessed stoma it would be really interesting to see...

4 years ago
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RE: Blood in bag

Hi Liza, I wish you could get a break from leaks and be pain free. I know it’s disappointing that this wasn’t a new start. Every problem always had a ...

4 years ago
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RE: Two weeks out of surgery

Hi Nikki, Welcome to the forum, you have great advice above. In my experience the adhesive remover spray or wipes of any brand shouldn’t do any harm t...

4 years ago
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RE: New Ileostomy

Nothing else like it online or really any where! We are like logs?? One doesn’t really make much of a fire. Put a whole heap on and you really feel th...

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RE: Mom to potential ostomate

Hi and welcome to the forum. I totally see where you are coming from. I struggled with crohns in my early 20s and had my op at 25. For me every thing ...

4 years ago
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RE: New Ileostomy

Hi Dave, tell me what are you using to clean the skin before applying the new bag. Plus try that hair dryer on a heat rather than cold. Also try just ...

4 years ago
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RE: Blood in bag

Hi Liza, Very best wishes for a successful outcome 👍

4 years ago
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RE: New Ileostomy

Hi Dave, Are the leaks happening in the same place. When the bag is empty try rolling some toliet paper into a marble sized ball and put into the bag....

4 years ago
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RE: New Ileostomy

Ah Dave the “f” word. Any new foods introduce a little at a time to find how they work. I eat a most food including those high in fibre. The only one ...

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RE: New Ileostomy

Hi Cardc, Firstly Welcome to the forum. It’s certainly a life changing event living with a stoma. I echo all that Eric says. Keep it simple and don’t ...

4 years ago
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RE: Supply Issues

Hi Chris, That’s a pickle. I haven’t heard of a scarcity. Although I am on a different part of the World. Is it your courier at fault. You may reach o...

4 years ago
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RE: One year ago today

Hi Bob, Well done 👍 and many Happy Returns. It sure does feel good to return to doing normal every day stuff. Classic cars now that’s heaven on earth....

4 years ago
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RE: In need of prayers

More power te yer wee back wheel . (Translation) Good on you and the best going forward 👍

4 years ago
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RE: Pancaking: A Headache for Ostomates since the 1800's (w/ video)

Hi Nancy and welcome, Ostomy after care can leave a lot to be desired! I would urge the use of this forum to learn and ask questions. A full and norma...

4 years ago
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RE: My apologizes for the website being down Feb 16, 2022

Hi Eric, I tried to log in at 2pm uk but with no joy. Was a little slow now but I have had trouble all day with the phone as we are having a storm. Pl...

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