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RE: Re Canadian insurance

This will explain it, assuming you are in one of the Canadian provinces that offer grants:/p>

4 years ago
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RE: Treating Adhesions and Hernias using WURN Physical Therapy

Yes and no, which makes it promising, IMO. When I broke my shoulder, my physiotherapist did a lot of work on massaging the area and doing things to ...

4 years ago
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RE: Treating Adhesions and Hernias using WURN Physical Therapy

Thanks for sharing. I'm not familiar with the therapy for hernias, but I can see it helping with adhesions, since massage would help to stretch any sc...

4 years ago
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RE: The "Crusting Technique" Explained! (w/ video)

Hi Elysse, I agree that loose output is easier to manage vs thick output, but I find that it's also more prone to causing leaks. I do have an ar...

4 years ago
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RE: Bikes and seats

@cygo I now have two bikes. LOL One is my 20" tire folding bike, touring beast! It's got a high-end saddle and suspension seat post. The other is ...

4 years ago
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RE: Hiding appliance under shirt

@cygo With my shirt tucked in, the horizontal is my preference. But for casual or cycling, I do enjoy the vertical belt a lot. Both will bulge as t...

4 years ago
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RE: A Mini Guide to Ostomy Supplies: Gelling Products (w/ video)

That's a good question. I'd suggest contacting the manufacturer of whatever gelling product you're interested in, as they may already have an answer f...

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

Hi Andree, That's a good question. Products designed for stomas, like in-pouch deodorants, are created to be safe near and around open wounds (like...

4 years ago
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RE: Hiding appliance under shirt

Ostomy wraps do, but none of the StealthBelt products have moved up, down, or sideways 👌

4 years ago
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RE: Do I have a prostrate gland in my Ken doll butt?

From what I understand, MRI is still preferred. Newer, better ultrasound methods require a rectum, unfortunately.

4 years ago
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RE: Do I have a prostrate gland in my Ken doll butt?

Unless you specifically had it removed, it would still be there. From what I understand, there's a bloodtest (PSA, or Prostate Specific Antigen) th...

4 years ago
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RE: Hiding appliance under shirt

I've been wearing the VERTICAL Stealthbelt now for nearly a year (a review is pending), and I really like. It does keep a lower profile at the expense...

4 years ago
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RE: Bag pulling while laying down

Even if you could, it may be risky if your bag is filling up with output (or gas) overnight. The pressure and weight on your wafer may cause a leak or...

4 years ago
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RE: Wearing bag sideways

Hey Rick, I do cover several questions specific to wearing a bag sideways in THIS article. But to answer your question: What about emptying y...

4 years ago
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RE: Hollister #7730 Adhesive Spray + No-Sting Skin Prep?

I know it may sound strange, but are you able to try the non-CeraPlus version of that wafer/barrier ring to see if it helps? The reasoning is that ...

4 years ago
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RE: Disability Tax Credit.

I would ask the CRA directly as they may have changed things. My approval date is indefinitely, but I still have to submit a form saying that I stil...

4 years ago
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RE: Sodastream

@dogtalkerer Since drinking, chewing and swallowing are mechanical in nature, I have no doubt that some people are more affected by swallowed air than...

4 years ago
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RE: Hollister #7730 Adhesive Spray + No-Sting Skin Prep?

Hi Dan, I heard that Hollister will be discontinuing or has discontinued this adhesive product, so that may already put an end to your exploration. ...

4 years ago
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RE: Showering with 2 piece without bag

@jackyhen I'm glad you are getting used to it! Time does wonders for fear and are ability to move forward.

4 years ago
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RE: Ostomy Accessories Guide: Hernia Belts

Hi KT, because hernia belts are designed to support the hernia, they do tend to be pretty stiff/tight to do their job. I would suggest having your...

4 years ago
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