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RE: Rinsing the output (feces) out of the pouch

@davidinthailand Do you spray right up to the top of the bag (past the stoma)? My stoma shrinks when it gets wet with cold water, so it introduces l...

2 years ago
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RE: 10 days of horrendous head and chest cold..

Echoing what @john68 said, this is common. I was sick nearly all of last month and into January... something like five weeks. And my output was affe...

2 years ago
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RE: Pancaking: A Headache for Ostomates since the 1800's (w/ video)

Thank you so much for sharing your tips, Jen!

2 years ago
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RE: What barrier rings are the best

Try anything you can get your hands on, even if you don't have a need to use them long-term. It's always good to know what has worked for you, so yo...

2 years ago
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RE: What barrier rings are the best

Anecdotally, I'm not sure if that's true or the ring would get HUGE under the wafer, and in reality they just seem to melt. But they do still absorb...

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

Request samples of filterless bags if you're on the fence. These companies would be happy to send them 👍

2 years ago
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RE: Best Toilet/Remodel Bathroom

@llholiday For all the benefits, $75 more sounds like a great deal! It's not like you're replacing toilets every year, right? 😆

2 years ago
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RE: Emoji

@john68 I appreciate the report! Glad it's working for you now 😊

2 years ago
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RE: Best Toilet/Remodel Bathroom

That sounds wonderful!! Was it more expensive than a traditional toilet bowl? Are there any rebates offered because it's ADA compliant?

2 years ago
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RE: Stealth Belt - REVIEW

I've been using filterless bags for years now, but yes, it creates situations where the filter is more saturated with output. I'd either suggest goi...

2 years ago
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RE: Emoji

Let me know if it works now, @john68. There was a forum software update and emoji issues were mentioned, so hopefully that fixed it.😇

2 years ago
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RE: Emoji

Testing emojis: 😀 🤣 😆 😉 😊

2 years ago
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RE: Emoji

Hi John. Does that happen when trying to pick an emoji or only when viewing emojis already posted? What browser is this happening with? Emojis bel...

2 years ago
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RE: Stoma blockage and hospital Emergency Room visit

I'm sure it's possible for those instructions to be applied to a colostomy, but colostomy blockages are quite rare and not likely to be as severe.

2 years ago
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RE: Happy new Year

Best wishes to you in the New Year, @tony-h!

2 years ago
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RE: My Ostomy Travel Kit - March 2015 Edition! (w/ video)

@bigmike322 Nice! These bags should last forever. I've still got mine, which I'll likely repurpose for something not ostomy related, and it still look...

2 years ago
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RE: Laser hair removal around stoma

I still recommend epilation to start, then tweezing. My appliance changes these days require me to only pluck out a few dozen hairs, and that's it.

2 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Resolutions Stoma Guard - REVIEW

Hi Steve, It's looking more and more likely that they are out of business, although, their Facebook page is still up, and they do still list a phon...

2 years ago
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RE: A Mini Guide to Ostomy Supplies : Barrier Rings (w/ video)

Hi Douglas, That's right. 99% of the time, I'm using just an appliance with no extras. This is still the most reliable for me. For cutting the w...

2 years ago
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RE: Maintaining thicker output while sick

Hey @bigmike322, I've been pretty sick the last week, so this is something I've had to deal with. I haven't really eaten much at all since last Thur...

2 years ago
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