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RE: Happy Weekend

I hope your weekend went well! My son and I went for a scooter ride on Friday evening along a waterfront trail (Lake Ontario) and there must have be...

5 years ago
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RE: Does anyone else have an "innie" stoma? How do you deal with it?

Stoma Collars are definitely not going to work with innies or flush stomas. They need to "turtleneck" around the stoma to be effective. If various ...

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

Good luck, Robert. I can certainly understand the dilemma and I experienced some financial burdens after my surgery due to the cost of supplies and/or...

5 years ago
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RE: Has anyone tried just using the wafer, and no ring or paste?

I do, and find it works best for me. Extra supplies should really only be used if they are addressing a specific problem that has no other remedy. ...

5 years ago
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RE: Using water to flush out pouch

@chrisandbagpus Yes, that definitely can help, but I think the majority of users aren't planning to modify the bag ✂️

5 years ago
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RE: This is what happens if you drink an unreasonable amount of fiber supplements!

My son an I watch his videos often. They are entertaining and informative! Just don't go too far back in his play list. Let's just say that before he...

5 years ago
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RE: Using water to flush out pouch

@glenn-giroir That's really great to hear!! It's kind of crazy how varied our experiences can be, even with the same product. If the water do...

5 years ago
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RE: Guide or device or method to center appliance on stoma

This is what I do with one-piece appliances as it works best for me. One-piece appliances tend to be difficult to get on properly because of the la...

5 years ago
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RE: Need for prayers

@sjlovestosing I'm thinking of you both.

5 years ago
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RE: Cymed ostomy product changes

Is it the Sensura MIO or another variant in the Sensura line? Coloplast put everything under the Sensura banner. LOL

5 years ago
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RE: Using water to flush out pouch

I do rinse my bag on occasion (using a water bottle that I squirt into the bag when I'm emptying it). However... 1) If the water is cold, then I ...

5 years ago
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RE: Experiences with robotic surgery for proctectomy

Thanks for sharing your experiences, @jeff and @glenn-giroir. I've only heard good things about robot-assisted surgery, and it sounds like that hol...

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RE: Guide to Shaving around Your Stoma: Ostomy Tips

Yes, Craig! The Philips Norelco OneBlade (). I don't think any other company has that same design for a blade.

5 years ago
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RE: Befuddled Newbie

@chrisandbagpus haha! Oh, the coffee tastes great, but I've always found the smell of coffee to be "bad". Kind of like how durian fruit is. 😂😂

5 years ago
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RE: Very sensitive skin around stoma

Having used Marathon myself (and yes, it is SUPER expensive), I had to look this up! Marathon contains: n-Butyl cyanoacrylate, 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate...

5 years ago
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RE: Hello to All!

Welcome @pisceslissa, and thank you for sharing your story. I think that one thing that all of us experience when we go through a health crisis or ...

5 years ago
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RE: Befuddled Newbie

Welcome @alida! It looks like I'm late for the party! LOL I'm glad that others have chimed in here, and there's a lot of good info to go through. ...

5 years ago
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RE: For those who kneel when emptying their bag...

@chrisandbagpus I'm doing all the "repairs" myself, but I don't mind it - it's enjoyable to fix things, even holes in jeans! LOL I think I might hav...

5 years ago
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RE: Cymed ostomy product changes

@momof3boys That's such a shame to hear. I'm sorry you've continued to have poor experiences with those bags. By chance, would going to a one-piece...

5 years ago
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