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Kirsten
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Topics: 5 / Replies: 46
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RE: Dryness

I can't say I've noticed a difference in my nose per se, but I have to work HARD to stay hydrated since my ileostomy. Dry mouth for sure, and I swear ...

1 year ago
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RE: Suds?

Oh my gosh, me too! All the time!! I presume it has something to do with the alkaline salts in the upper digestive system. Alkaline salts plus oils = ...

1 year ago
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RE: Ostomy Pouch Ballooning - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

@thelma glenister - are you using a one piece or two piece system?

1 year ago
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RE: Rings and skin wipes

That's no fun, @Tony h. It seemed like a good idea. I suppose if the trio ring disintegrated, it didn't just disappear, so it didn't let the other rin...

1 year ago
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RE: What is your occupation?

I'm a nurse. I work 12 hour shifts in a hospital, in mental health. My job can be very active, I don't always get breaks, and getting enough time to e...

1 year ago
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RE: First time public restroom experience

I did TWO road trips this weekend, touring universities with my youngest daughter. It was quite a mixed BAG (hahaha) of restrooms. The first had no...

1 year ago
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RE: Low fat diet and output changes

A surprise silver lining to an otherwise very difficult situation! I'm glad you found something new to try. The cramping is so unpleasant isn't it? Go...

1 year ago
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RE: First time public restroom experience

I felt nervous about this going back to work a couple of weeks ago. I work in a hospital; all the washrooms are public washrooms! I found one that sta...

1 year ago
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RE: Disability Tax Credit (Canada)

I guess time will tell. I'm supposed to have a revision of my original colectomy in January and potentially a reversal of the ileostomy in March, so i...

1 year ago
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RE: The Art of Emptying an Ostomy Bag (w/ video)

Hi @sue! Maybe? I got a little stool for my 'favourite' bathroom, so I can sit in front of the toilet to empty. I wish I could take it everywhere w...

1 year ago
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RE: Healing the Skin around the Stoma - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)

Welcome Kailee! I'm a newbie ostomate myself, so many others with a wealth of experience here... But I'll second @john68 suggestion to try a belt, if ...

1 year ago
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RE: Disability Tax Credit (Canada)

Thanks for this great information, Laurie. I checked it out and I think I'm not eligible because my ileostomy is considered not permanent. Do you t...

1 year ago
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RE: Healing the Skin around the Stoma - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)

That sounds awful 😔 I have a problem with adhesives blistering my skin. Have you tried coating the skin with calamine and letting it dry before sticki...

1 year ago
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RE: Airport screening

I'm sorry - it sounds like this was a really difficult experience. My goodness, if one is going to carry a bomb into a plane, would they just put it i...

1 year ago
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RE: Ostomy supply costs keep going up and up and up (Canada)

I'm confused about supplies... I have a home care nurse and she orders supplies for me - I don't pay out of pocket. I'm also in Ontario. So what's the...

1 year ago
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RE: Grateful for this forum

I appreciate this form so much for the kind sharing of information. I think I gravitated here, after reading what feels like the entire internet, beca...

1 year ago
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RE: How long does your two piece appliance last?

Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback. I get supplies through home care and I feel really fortunate that I don't have to pay out of pocket for them...

1 year ago
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RE: Ostomy Awareness

Have a wonderful time, and thanks for thinking of us 😁

1 year ago
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RE: Bowel obstruction 🙁

Oh dear, Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear about your adventures! I enjoyed some gallbladder "colic" when I lost a bunch of weight very rapidly. It's awful...

1 year ago
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