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Hi Conor, Like you I got mine from the nurse, may be try their again or the rep from the ostomy product company you use. and here is a link if any hel...

Hi Robert, the remover is simply a spray or wipe which helps to loosen the adhesive of the flange/wafer. As Eric says its not an necessity but say ye ...

Hi Brain, welcome to the site, have to ask how did you come up with this idea was it a case of having trouble and this was the method that you tried a...

Hey Robert, Never used a remover spray, just like you carefully peeled it of and then I got one as a sample, it was Hollister!! WOW!!!!!!! what a diff...

Hi Eric, it good to know members can use the forum knowing that their data is safe. so much of the internet is polluted with spam and scam and details...

Hi Stella, Its great that you have so much preparation for the surgery. Having a good team which you can have confidence in makes the process easier. ...

Posted by: Raine Yes, I know the stoma nurse is an on going thing. I just meant this will be her last post op visit to me at home. I have her work c...

Hi Raine, That is a lot you have through. do you use a seal or ring when putting the wafer on? Plus when you say the stoma nurse will be their for the...

Here its a concept I have never tried but hey that could be very useful.

I like this, folk who need certain medication or are allergic to some meds will carry some form of notice so why not an ostomate. Only Card I carry is...

Hi Songbringer, It sounds like you have come a long way from a rough start to where you are now. you hang in their work on each day to get a bit furth...

Any life changing illness is hard to come to terms with and one which needs some form of an aid like an ostomy bag even harder. Leaks, clothes, appear...

Pictures are fantastic and great to see all the advocates from different fields having a great time while sharing ideas and thoughts. Does Megan and R...

That looks wicked. just goes to prove veg doesn't have to be bland boring and boiled to death. What would our Irish Mothers say Tony if they seen that...

Hey Robert, Cauliflower is one of my favourite veg, but its one folk seem to find bland. Most veg I like cooked with still a bite, but when at my Moth...

Pills to sort the mind are one thing and yes do work, but having that face to face with a person trained to spot problems that's a whole different bal...

Hi Marcie, A part from Bowel problems going to seek help with our mental health is probably at the top of the list of Doctor visits we put of doing!! ...

Posted by: Dan Cooper Robert, I use a wipe-on product called Silesse from Convatec. I am a big fan of this product i get it as a wipe. it gives a ver...

Whats in a name? what some thing is called gives an immediate image in our minds! that image could be negative or positive. for most for the ostomates...