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RE: Ileostomy reversal (hopefully) in 5 weeks

Such wonderful news! I know, though not well, a woman who had a reversal about 7-8 years ago (her original surgery was because of sepsis with unknown ...

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RE: Looking for input: How would the perfect website look/function?

Hi Eric, I think the “Support Me” option might be a little larger or more visible - that is how I get to the Amazon link. Thank you so much for VO. LL

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RE: Dealing With Ostomy Pouch Odors - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

Great idea, bob, and I am going to try that. I drop an antacid tablet or two (or tic-tacs) into the pouch sometimes, along with the M9drops, if I am ...

4 years ago
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RE: Arts and Efforts

@squeakyandliza When I attach a picture on VO, I see a bar that says actual size, then clic on that and see options for small, medium or large - if th...

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RE: Ostomy supplies

Hi - Liza, I am beginning to build a buffer, and should have started this a couple of years ago before the insurance and supplier got so tough (they a...

4 years ago
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RE: Ostomy supplies

Thanks, Linda. My insurance has been very, very good for major medical but they can be stinkers about ostomy supplies. I asked my husband, “What do th...

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RE: Seasons Greetings

Thanks, Terry - and there will be no raw carrot sticks or spinach dip at my house! I made Swedish meatballs, my first attempt, and they turned out p...

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RE: Seasons Greetings

About thirty years ago these little jesters came in a carefully wrapped box with my name on it that just appeared under the Christmas tree - I put the...

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RE: Ostomy supplies

@sjlovestosing My insurance company requires an annual prescription renewal from the g.p. (Which is always an ordeal - phone calls, email, scheduling,...

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RE: Seasons Greetings

Merry and blessed holidays to everyone - and here is to a healthy and happy new year! LL  B76CCA6A-7AAE-40B8-BC23-0873491EBCEB.jpeg

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RE: Ostomy supplies

Thank you, John; good advice, for sure. Having learned from forgetting to order until last minute and then having a couple of very uneasy days before ...

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RE: Protective Ring

@stella Oh, that is what I was trying to say, to stick with the same color, that is how they are color-coded to work together. My flange, pouch and ri...

4 years ago
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RE: Protective Ring

The customer care people at Hollister are very nice and very helpful - I have called a few times with questions. My understanding is that the Holliste...

4 years ago
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RE: Blood in bag

Oh, Liza, that is disappointing and aggravating - life is like a pinball game, isn’t it? During this time of year there are lovely things to see or he...

4 years ago
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RE: Protective Ring

Hi Stella, I use the Adapt ring with the Hollister two-piece. I actually use a little Dial foaming liquid soap to wash the area, rinse and dry well,...

4 years ago
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RE: Happy Thanksgiving

Maybe next Thanksgiving!  30DA44D2-9405-42DA-A524-3FE46CB7F0B2.jpeg

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RE: Happy Thanksgiving

I don’t really like preparing a turkey, and this year decided to order a family-size turkey dinner delivered from a local restaurant. We were very exc...

4 years ago
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RE: Pouch deodorant

@jattzl That is my routine, also, rinsing, then a little Adapt lubricating and a little M9 (I rinse every time except when I am out and about, when I ...

4 years ago
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RE: Pouch deodorant

I appreciate M9 drops so much; this product was life-changing for me. I don’t put it on or near my stoma, however, just a little into the bottom of th...

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