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Hi Daniel, That's a shame! Some insurance companies do that and require that products be shipped from within Canada. I suggest getting in touch with...

@cygo Sounds like a wonderful trip! And those black Salts bags look amazing. I have a sample that I never wore, but it's exactly the type of applia...

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Chelly. That runaround is such a terrible thing to go through, but I'm glad you persevered and turned thin...

Welcome, Chris! Good questions, and good for you for wanting to try new products out! This is a personal preference. The "without tape" will have ...

Hi Grace, Generally speaking, you'll want to leave a very slight gap between the stoma and hole to allow for expansion and swelling of the wafer. ...

How long do you expect to travel for? Are you planning to purchase while you're there for any particular reason, or do you have the option of bringing...

This is good to know. The durahesive is ideal for ileostomy output. Ok, this is not ideal with Durahesive since it's considered an extended wear p...

Hey Chelly, welcome to the forums! A few questions: Do you have an ileostomy or colostomy? How long do you wait between appliance changes? Hav...

Welcome, Michelle! I'm not sure what your options are in Thailand, but if you can speak with a surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal surgery, ...

Yes! I think all Cliff bars are vegan, although, the price of them has gone up by 2-3x in the last few years :( As for scissors, I always have my Co...

This would not be normal. I would personally try a different appliance (totally different brand) and see if the problem persists. If it does appear...

What specific wafer are you wearing? "Regular wear" will not be as durable compared to "extended wear" products. In the Hollilster line, go with flext...

@yvan-charbonneau Thank you for being so open and sharing your experience. It pains me to hear that you've been in situations where you've been threat...

@jillian Good luck with your appointment. Let us know if you get any answers. I'd be interested in hearing what the underlying cause is.

Good luck, Inna. You'll get through it just fine :)

I completely empathize, @jillian. Those setbacks can feel like ten steps back. Is this constipation something that happens oftwn, or was it only the...

Hi Sandie, It sounds like you might want to ring up your doctor or stoma nurse to have a look at it. The stoma should always look like a healthy, r...

This is good info to know. Do you have a colostomy or ileostomy? More importantly, does your bag fill quickly/often, or is your output pretty infreque...

Welcome, Mrs. Shoob! I don't ski, but I've used quite a few stoma guards, so I think I can still help :) Are you looking for protection from impac...

Hey Stan, I don't know how much it actually costs to manufacturer, but it's hard to find a decent alternative at a lower price point. I've had mine...