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RE: Dressing with an Ostomy: A Clothing Guide for Men (with video)

Hi Jacqueline. I'm sorry to hear that your son is having difficulties. I know of people who will hire a seamstress to customize pants according...

1 year ago
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RE: Marshmallows yes they do work!!

I've heard this to be the case with regular (i.e. gelatin-based) marshmallows. I was recently able to buy a large bag of vegan marshmallows. While t...

1 year ago
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RE: Ostomy Accessories Guide: Pouch Covers

Hey, Liz. That's frustrating! In my experience, the ones with an elastic work best if the elastic circle is place under the flange. This is easy to ...

1 year ago
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RE: Post Thanksgiving food coma?

Nice! I've tofu before to make Alfredo sauce. Glad you all enjoyed it! That's one for the bookmarks :)

1 year ago
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RE: Rectum stump removal

How were the day/night cycles? And were you able to see the Northern Lights often?

1 year ago
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RE: Stoma revision

Wow, that's bad. Are you having any other symptoms outside of the gut? This is the time of year for viruses to go nuts!

1 year ago
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RE: John update

Thank you for the update! I'm always thinking of John, and know how difficult it must be for him right now. I hope he's getting the rest and recovery ...

1 year ago
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RE: What barrier rings are the best

@melaniez1973 Hi Mel. Welcome to the forum! What happens when you use no ring, and just the convex wafer? Sometimes, barrier rings can make a proble...

1 year ago
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RE: Yes, Ostomy Products Can Expire: OSTOMY TIPS

Yes, that's the expiry date! That's a good number of years away :) It's usually not something you'll need to worry about with bags and wafers, sinc...

1 year ago
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RE: Stoma revision

Yes, every surgery has risks, no matter how small. But, if you weigh those risks against your current situation, then the benefits might look more att...

1 year ago
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RE: Yes, Ostomy Products Can Expire: OSTOMY TIPS

Hi Liz, Does it have a manufacturer date? Often, a date will be next to a small logo of what looks like a factory, and that would be the date that ...

1 year ago
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RE: TP supply continues, thank goodness

For those who use a bidet attachment, is it spraying cold water, or do you have the option to heat the water? If cold, is that comfortable when cleani...

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt Pro (2017) : REVIEW

I wouldn't expect anything, considering how backlogged they appear to be 😶

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt Pro (2017) : REVIEW

@t-j @bigmike322 Thanks for the updates! Wow, now President and management? Does the email make it sound like the company was sold?

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt Pro (2017) : REVIEW

@bagbob Thank you for sharing. There seems to be a rather rough transition at the company, and even the website says, "Please be patient with us as ...

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt Pro (2017) : REVIEW

Wow! That's out of left field! I hope they can recover and build the brand up again. I do hope that you get your order. I've been using a Stealthbel...

2 years ago
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RE: High Waisted Boxer Shorts (for men)

I've tried to use that style of underwear, and it's something you can even find as cycling shorts. But I always feel like the compression is too much ...

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt Pro (2017) : REVIEW

@mcl2509 I've also heard of the same issues, going back many months. I thought they had resolved this (staff shortage, I believe), but it sounds like ...

2 years ago
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RE: How to Change an Ostomy Appliance (w/ video)

Hi Garrett, Mine was laparoscopic, and I'm glad my surgeon went that route. It greatly minimizes scars. There are risks to both types, but is t...

2 years ago
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