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Hi Rick, The only dumb question is one that isn’t asked.!! They are 2 very different devices. The hernia support is a rigid belt individually measured...

Simple answer is yes! But most of the time when busy or just focusing on something else it happens without notice. No need to clean only when changing

Hi George, Welcome to the forum, do feel free to ask what ever you need. First bit of advice I would give is never judge the ostomy life on the first ...

Hi Rick, try some of the adhesive remover on some gauge and use to clean round the stoma. Also I have always been a great believer in jumping in the s...

Hair under the wafer can cause a number of problems. Ingrown hair, pulling when changing and think of it this way, the more hair the less skin is in c...

Hi UCtoOstomy, That’s very interesting, As well as drinking plenty in that short period fruit and veg which are high in water such as water Mellon wou...

I think it’s important to always use a good branded blade, I like a Gillette and keep it solely for my stoma.

Glenn a picture can speak a thousand words, Now I defy anyone to know what is underneath 👍

Could it be the bag pulling that’s giving this feeling. If so that’s another job that the wrap can do is give support

Hi Rick, To start with do try and use the adhesive removal spray, it’s important to remove all residue and keep the skin in good condition. For hair y...

Just simply a band that can be used to conceal and support the bag! Look up ostomy accessories and Eric will explain. As many problems there may be al...

Hi Raspout, A couple of questions, Are you maintaining weight just not gaining, Are you having a lot of liquid output. Have you or do you have excess ...

Hi Rick, if it’s not suitable to wear inside or with a stealth belt why not try a wrap

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Good lad Glenn 👍 That’s some view! Amazing 😉

Hi Rick, Welcome to the forum. ( meant to do that in my last post) Some prefer the clear bag as it gives a view of the stoma and output. Some covered ...

Hi Rick, I was in the same position when I had my surgery, too weak to remove the rectum. I was going to have it 12 months after! But I was like an ex...

Hi Jattzl, I had to do that last year, I was fasting and as a result had very little output. I was given a buzzer so if needed I could alert the opera...

Like it Chris, I bet your Mum had to hide the scissors when you were little 😂

Hi Acmcissis, Welcome to the forum, it’s an honour to have read your post, Totally inspiring