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RE: Manufacturer Defective Pouches!

I'm sorry you've had to go through that. Did you purchase those directly from Nu-Hope or through a supplier? I'd contact the supplier, since they'd li...

3 years ago
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RE: Continent ileostomy to end ileostomy--leak issues

@bdunb95 Thank you for the post. If you'd like to create a new post with details about how someone can contact you to either get a prototype, that wou...

3 years ago
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RE: New-ish Urosto-mate

Hey there, Paul! Welcome, and thank you for your introduction. You are right about urostomy info being hard to come across. It's not as common as co...

3 years ago
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RE: Non vegan recommendations from ostomy nurse?

That's all I ask, unless I need other specifics, and most manufacturers provide those details in a reasonable amount of time.

3 years ago
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RE: Non vegan recommendations from ostomy nurse?

@cat-momma I had a look at the Hollister Conform line and they do match up with the New Image line we have here. The only one that I'd think is not ve...

3 years ago
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RE: Non vegan recommendations from ostomy nurse?

This is a great topic, and a wonderful question that I think every vegan is faced with at some point. My general philosophy when it comes to medicat...

3 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Armor?

@cygo Wonderful long-term feedback! Thank you, Cygo!!

3 years ago
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RE: When You're in a Pinch, Here's How to Find Ostomy Supplies

Hi Mary, I'm so sorry that you are struggling. I've been there, too, before my ostomy. You might want to reach out to your healthcare professional...

3 years ago
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RE: Wannebe ostomate

@cat-momma I'm really happy to hear that your surgeon took the time to explain everything. My surgeon was awesome, too. Good luck with your upcoming a...

3 years ago
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RE: Continent ileostomy to end ileostomy--leak issues

Welcome, Chums. I'm sorry you're going through that. I had a similar experience when my incision wound that runs below my belly button split open. I...

3 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Appliance Won't Stick? Here Are Some Tips (w/ video)

Hi Jennifer, It may be helpful if we can identify the source of this slimy skin. It could be the skin itself being oily, or even something with the...

3 years ago
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RE: Adhesive remover spray

Very nice! Thanks for the mini review, John! I've seen Convatec rebranding a few products, but as long as they work, I don't care what they call it ...

3 years ago
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RE: IBD/Ostomy nutrition - tips

Hi Carol, What would be normal for you? Is it once a day, more than once a day? Has your diet changed in the last week, that might explain the del...

3 years ago
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RE: Beware of buying Ostomy products on Amazon

That's awful. I don't think I've ordered ostomy products from Amazon, since our local supplier offers free shipping. I'd also contact the manufactu...

3 years ago
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RE: Hello from Tokyo

Don't stop! Sounds like a life-long passion! That will likely take some time, but just as an anecdote: I got into cycling this past year, after...

3 years ago
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RE: Hello from Tokyo

Nice! Do you ride for recreation or competitively?

3 years ago
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RE: Anyone else in the cast iron club? 😀

Yes, he's a double yellow-headed Amazon 😀

3 years ago
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RE: No Reversal

I'm sorry to hear that your options are limited, Jillian. But I'm also happy that you've come to accept your ostomy in a positive light.

3 years ago
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RE: Anyone else in the cast iron club? 😀

@chelly Yes, there's some maintenance involved, but once you get used to it, it becomes very easy. My only word of caution is with really acidic food,...

3 years ago
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