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RE: Hello from Tokyo

Welcome to the forum, @tokyomx! How has your experience been so far? I know nothing about the healthcare system in Tokyo, but I'm very interested in...

3 years ago
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RE: Wannebe ostomate

Firstly, welcome! And thank you for your introduction 😀 I do have an article specifically to help address food concerns during hospital stays. Chec...

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

We have a parrot, too :) He's got to be 50 in the next year or so. Potatoes, specifically hash browns, can be cooked in cast iron, and I personally ...

3 years ago
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RE: After 5 years Im starting to pass some poo via my rectum

Hey Robert, welcome to the forum. Do you have an end or loop ileostomy? I've heard that it's common for loop ileostomies to have stool pass long aft...

3 years ago
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RE: Attention Ladies & Gentlemen...

Lilnda, I'm really happy to hear that! Your intuition was spot on, and you absolutely made the right decision. 👍 👍 👍

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

Oh boy. Yeah, I understand you not wanting to get anyone in trouble, but they seem so clueless! I'm glad you got "out" and don't have to deal with the...

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

This can depend on what you're cooking, but since I use a metal spatula with my cast iron pans (doesn't hurt them at all), there's nothing I can't scr...

3 years ago
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RE: Question

I think either would work fine, even a soft insulated bag will offer more protection than nothing. If you can find a smaller cooler with some kind of ...

3 years ago
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RE: Question

If you keep them in some kind of "cooler", preferably in the trunk, then they should be fine. The idea is to keep them out of extreme hot/cold, if pos...

3 years ago
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RE: StomaDome: REVIEW (w/ video)

Hi Nancy, I had someone on YouTube say the same thing about not being able to get those Velcro strips! My suggestion would be to either visit a...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

@chelly What a conclusion!! Glad it got resolved, but that took an unreasonable amount of effort on your part. 😱 I hope your skin feels better soon...

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

Hi Connie, I've been told by manufacturers that barrier wipes/sprays interfere with the extended wear adhesive's ability to bond well with the skin...

3 years ago
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RE: Sticky mess

Are you swallowing the gum, too? If you do, then it would come out into the bag - and it will look exactly like it did when you were chewing it since ...

3 years ago
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RE: Complications & Rest

99% of the powder I get is from Amazon.ca :) Low vitamin B12 will cause tiredness, as will low iron, as will low vitamin D :( If it's NOT an abso...

3 years ago
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RE: Complications & Rest

I don't use them regularly, but I do use them for added calories/nutrients when I'm bike riding long distances. Maybe a few times a week. I've found...

3 years ago
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RE: Coloplast some important Officers:

This looks like the video they released when the Mio product line was picking up pace. I love the behind-the-scenes look at how these appliances are m...

3 years ago
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RE: Itchiness

That's an interesting observation. Is it possible that the area is drier than you expect? Dryness anywhere tends to cause me to itch. Unless ther...

3 years ago
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RE: A Mini Guide to Ostomy Supplies: Pouch Deodorant (w/ video)

Hi Charles, I don't see any concern with that happening. When used as directed, these deodorants and lubricating products won't interfere with outpu...

3 years ago
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RE: Hollister 8931 defective LOT 2l272

I never did, but now I'll be testing all my bags before they get put on. A few extra seconds per appliance change, but way better than being surprised...

3 years ago
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RE: Eakin Perform Ostomy Gelling Sachets : REVIEW

You're right, Roddy, and I've got that stuff listed on a DIY supplies article I've been working. But there are some pretty significant deal-breake...

3 years ago
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