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The ultrasound was no trouble, I just taped up the edge of my wafer before I went. I won't know anything until the hematologist looks at it. Hopeful...

Welcome Stella, you'll find a lot of folks here to help guide you through this. You have the right mindset, and looks like you've already done some p...

Don't know why, but I've always used "bag". I believe every instance I ever heard of one pre-surgery was referred to as "bag". Doesn't bother me in ...

This may sound strange, but I had less trouble in warmer weather last summer than I've had in the cold, dry winter months. I'll be going into my seco...

Well, the change in diabetic medication didn't help, and I know I've been getting enough fluids. I'm now being referred to a Hematologist, just waiti...

Yep, I carried that habit with me from my UC days. Didn't take long to break it after I discovered I could eat just about anything I wanted. The gas ...

Fantastic story! Since my surgery, I've feared that happening to me. Especially when the cashier doesn't deactivate the security label on something yo...

At my last ER visit the doctor admittedly didn't have much ostomy training. She asked me several times if I needed a WOCN to come down to change my ba...

I'd be willing to bet that the opaque ones are quieter, I know the Hollister ones don't make as much noise. Just depends on how they are made.

In an emergency, I can have it done in just a few minutes, as long as I don't have a huge mess to clean up. My scheduled changes I take my time. I se...

We may have found the problem, at least I hope so. My doctor has changed my diabetic medication. Basically, the one I was on can cause you to dehydra...

Maybe I should put some kind of electrolyte replacement drinks in my rotation. I have to be careful about those though, I'm diabetic also, the sugar l...

Not getting enough, I aim for 2.5 liters of water everyday, most days I don't get the .5. I've been paying extra attention to it for the last couple ...

Well, I'm negative for the JAK2 mutation, I'm guessing my doctor will want to send me to a hematologist next. I suspect dehydration is playing a role ...

That thing is cool. I may have to look into one of those for my Mom, I don't know how she keeps up with her meds.

I'm with you Bubbles, not brave enough for that, at least right now. I ate to many almonds a couple of weeks ago, wasn't a happy camper for a few day...

Yes, I think he'll send me to a hematologist once he reads the last lab he sent me for. He had me checked for a JAK2 mutation, we'll see what happens ...

I got several pair of scissors from my WOCN when I was in the hospital, she was good to me, sent me home with a couple of goodie bags.