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Ryan
@ryan
Topics: 3 / Replies: 8
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2 years ago
Replies: 2
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RE: OMG, what an evening

Yeah, i understand. My funniest situation was having my bag drop off while brushing my teeth. I smiled

3 years ago
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RE: Pros and Cons one peice vs 2 peice?

Filters on ostomy bags are only useful if you replace bag after sleeping horizontally. They are a gimmick like filtered cigarettes

3 years ago
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Illeostomy under 40

I eat and drink anything i want except bran flakes. Too much fiber can cause bowl blockage. Dieretics cause liquid. No problem. Empty pouch. Whole gra...

3 years ago
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3 years ago
Replies: 3
Views: 620
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RE: Joint Pains and IBD

Before I got my ileostomy I had a severe iron deficiency and was diagnosed with pitting edema. Most of my joints hurt badly and I was prescribed a ste...

4 years ago
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5 years ago
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RE: Protein Drink

@fred hi Fred. I'm not a vegetarian and I don't keep track of protein amounts. Eggs are considered the best source of protein due to the bodies abilit...

5 years ago
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RE: Dealing with liquid ostomy output - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

Skin prep. / barrier wipes are often used to protect the skin from output. I don't know if you're familiar with these products. There are many compani...

5 years ago
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RE: If the edges of your wafer peel, try this...

I got my illiostomy in January 2021. I use hollister's new image formaflex wafer. I tape the wafers perimeter with 3m micropore medical tape 1". Works...

5 years ago