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Very Interesting Reading Dona, If I am reading this right it seems to be like a application and a set of legal guide line for trails of the product to...

Hi Becky, The bottom Iine with an ostomy is what works for you and be prepared. If it’s a comfort for you a leak always seems to happen me at home in ...

Hi Captrue, first of all with a low stoma I am sure you are using a convex wafer. No doubt good skin care starts with no leaks plus careful removal an...

From my own experience wear it loose or a little higher. I have a menswear store who know me and my requirements, so they can show me pants with a hig...

Very good point Dona, we have all had embarrassing and painful examinations and the CT and MRI scans are state of the art technology which keep the pa...

The cold weather is causing problems in our house. My wife has bought this huge fake fur blanket for the bed, it’s weights a ton and it’s too warm!!! ...

Hi Deb, I had this test done with the iv, and am glad to tell you that its pretty straight forward. I was told I may feel like I was going to wet mys...

Marcie, That’s a very tough situation. Best thoughts and wishes.

Hi Katy. The barrier ring can be shaped pulled broken and even squeezed and rolled to work to the size or shape required. Even just a part used to say...

Hi Bonbon, yep it’s going to be slow and maybe not that exciting food wise post surgery. Adding new foods slowly and noting the effect is safest way t...

Hi Bonbon, Welcome to the forum, The stoma nurse is a key part of being an ostomate, it’s a learning process and we always keep learning. I agree that...

Hi Michel, welcome, yep we all get told of a long list of off limit foods. I echo what Dona and Eric have said. Lots of green treats are still on the ...

Hi Kathy, Can I suggest the Salts barrier ring, I have used the Eakin in the past and yes it’s a great product but I found the salts very flexible and...

Hi Stella, Over here we never really get that much snow any more. Thursday morning we got a light dusting which lasted for an hour. Do remember using ...

Hi Doug, welcome to the forum, the Ostomy after a long illness is a welcome friend but out of emergency surgery a shock. I hope you will see here the ...

Hi Kathy, yes it’s a very recessed stoma and the fact you have got 4 days wear is very good and shows you are doing a good job. I would agree changing...

Their does seem to be an issue with ostomates who have a badly formed stoma. Is this due to problems during surgery, or surgeons not knowing the probl...

Hi and welcome to the Forum, Firstly can I say I really admire your attitude!! In answer to the question of appliance types yep their is bundles of ch...

Hi Kathleen, really great to hear that the repair has been done, the convex wafer is used successfully by many with a similar stoma to your husbands. ...