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RE: parastomal hernia......

David and Tony, I know how you feel about surgeries - I didn’t go to the dentist for quite some time because I had had enough and didn’t want anyone t...

3 days ago
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RE: What's Your Weather Like

@squeakyandliza I bought the walking foot at the same shop where I got my sewing machine - the guy working there knew what would be the correct kind. ...

2 weeks ago
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RE: What's Your Weather Like

I bought a new sewing machine two years ago, a model that is a step up from my older one (which I have kept for just in case) - it has automatic tensi...

2 weeks ago
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RE: What's Your Weather Like

It is mighty chilly here in northern Minnesota, -21F but warm in my house. I have a lousy cold and am staying inside watching the inauguration of our ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Bowel obstruction

Chelly, I hope that you are feeling better. I know a couple of people who have had surgeries for obstructions. Are you on a “watch and wait” right now...

2 months ago
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RE: Marshmallows yes they do work!!

@veganostomy That is interesting. I don’t know what arrowroot is, but my kids liked Arrowroot Biscuits when they were little - they were the first hol...

2 months ago
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RE: John update

Thank you for the update, Liza. John has been such a positive and encouraging support here on VO; he is a good man, and he is surely in my thoughts. ...

2 months ago
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RE: Rectum stump removal

@john68 Happy healing to you, John; i’m sure you are looking forward to getting home. Glad to know you are still misbehaving; it keeps people on their...

4 months ago
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RE: The Best Laid (summer) Plans

Wow, this is impressive, and a great picture!

4 months ago
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RE: John - Good news

Thank you very much, Liza; it is a relief to read this good news. I think of John every day.

4 months ago
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RE: Rectum stump removal

John, I hope that you will soon be feeling as fine as frog’s hair 🐸 ❤️ Linda

5 months ago
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RE: Rectum stump removal

Dear John, Thank you for getting in touch. I am so sorry to learn that your road is a hard one these days, and I hope that you can take some comfort i...

5 months ago
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RE: Rectum stump removal

Sending all best thoughts and wishes to you, John; I think of you often. Take care and know that your friends here are pulling for you.

5 months ago
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RE: Rectum stump removal

JOhn, you will be so happy to get home, and Lorraine to have you there. Wow, six days …. What tablets would have caused a blockage? In my experience I...

6 months ago
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RE: Medicare supply coverage

I have Medicare and a supplemental insurance. My experience is that my primary care (family practice) doctor has to renew a prescription for ostomy su...

7 months ago
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7 months ago
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RE: Cymed 1pc Drainable Appliance w/ MicroSkin : REVIEW (w/ video)

Hello Francine, Your situation sounds like a real challenge, but here is a thought: If the ring is getting wet while you are applying it that would ce...

7 months ago
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RE: Sigmoid colectomy and going on trips

Hi Jillian, I do sometimes have to schedule things around what I think my stoma might be up to. A food diary can help, or at least mindfulness of wh...

7 months ago
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RE: Squeaky is 6!!

Many happy returns of the day to you both! Just look at you, Liza - you are a pro now! I have enjoyed meeting you here on VO and reading along with y...

8 months ago
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