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RE: Ostoform seal with flow assist

@navey I was able to send them a message through their contact form with a confirmation that it was received. I'll let you know what they say. I asked...

3 years ago
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RE: Dressing with an Ostomy: A Clothing Guide for Women

Congratulations to your daughter, Claire! Are you working with a seamstress to get your dress fitted? If so, this would be something to bring to the...

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

@et1 I've used essential oil in my bag to test, and I didn't have a positive experience. I don't recall if it was lavender or something else, but my o...

3 years ago
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RE: Lots of diahrrea the past few days....colostomy...sigmoid colon removal

I would give that a try. For many people (including myself), one sign of a blockage can be diarrhea as the body tries to loosen and flush the blo...

3 years ago
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RE: Newbie question about food

With a colostomy, especially after three months, I don't think you'll have any/many "no-no" foods. With an ileostomy, the stoma opening is more narr...

3 years ago
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RE: Ostoform seal with flow assist

Interesting product. Looks like the company is based in Ireland, but it might be worth a shot to see if they can point you to a Canadian supplier or...

3 years ago
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RE: Hello from California

Welcome, and thank you for the introduction! I had the same feeling of freedom following my surgery (10 years next week!), so I know how wonderful i...

3 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Pouch Ballooning - OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

Hi Jojo, I wear the vertical stealthbelt all the time. What are you having trouble with, specifically? When you put the belt on, there will be a ho...

3 years ago
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RE: Colon Perforation from Covid

That's wild stuff. Thank you for sharing!

3 years ago
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RE: Stoma suicide

Oh wow, I'm sorry to hear that, Yvan! Was it black when it prolapsed or did that happen after? Do the doctors know why this happened?

3 years ago
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RE: A Mini Guide to Ostomy Supplies: Wafer Extenders (w/ Video)

Hi Jeanne, Paste is designed to fill in gaps or crevices in the skin, so they are quite a bit different from barrier rings. Have you seen a sto...

3 years ago
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RE: Wannebe ostomate

@cat-momma That sounds like quite a stressful time, but I'm happy to hear that you're feeling better! I wouldn't worry too much about the weight los...

3 years ago
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RE: Trying different fruits

John, I find that "sectioning" citrus is the best way to go, because it avoids that indigestible membranes that cover the "meat" of the fruit. Simil...

3 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Gals

Sounds like the Linda Club needs to buy a lottery ticket! 🤣

3 years ago
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RE: Hydrogen peroxide for odor?

@chelly Would it be helpful (in the future) to have either travel size or sample bottles of other pouch deodorant that you can use as a backup? A few ...

3 years ago
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RE: Starting to try foods that I have missed@

I completely missed that! Haha, what a legend!

3 years ago
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RE: Hollister Ostomy Pouch Hack - OSTOMY TIP (w/ video)

Thanks for sharing your experience and tips, Margaret! I'm glad you found a solution that works well for you.

3 years ago
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RE: Fill r up

LOL. Yes, and it becomes a bit of an ordeal when I wake up at 5am to go on an all-day bike ride only to have to empty my bag 3x before I leave. 🤣 I'...

3 years ago
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RE: Starting to try foods that I have missed@

I had to look this up and came across this!/p> "Over the course of Monsieur Mangetout’s career, his diet included 18 bicycles, seven TV sets, two be...

3 years ago
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RE: Starting to try foods that I have missed@

I don't eat Quiché, but looking at a few recipes, it looks like the only real concern I'd have would be mushrooms. But chewing well, and mushrooms are...

3 years ago
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