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Zvitusk
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Topics: 7 / Replies: 390
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RE: Granuloma

A bouquet of flowers is deserved. I wish all WOCNs were like that. Is this Orabase an uk item?Z

8 years ago
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RE: Dating with an ostomy

You don't need to hear from me about dating. I'm not an expert or even practiced. I wish you good luck or hunting to find a lifetime partner. One th...

8 years ago
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RE: Ileostomy for several years, now Prostate cancer!! Can"t catch a break!

Hey nola , How is it going? Did we miss Marde Gras? Z

8 years ago
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RE: Embarrassing question

Every day , we get a little bit more smarter. When i need a new doctor, I look for humility. Not a god.

8 years ago
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RE: First weeks home from hospitsl

Dear 3cents, In my opinion, you are an angel. God bless you! May your husband heal quickly and smoothly. Z

8 years ago
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RE: Need Wafer Suggestions

I agree with John68. Go to your WOCN .

8 years ago
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RE: Embarrassing question

We cannot know your specific situation. However, I think that it is wrong of your surgeon to remove your hope. The chance of , the possibility of ,...

8 years ago
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RE: Embarrassing question

I'm jealous of your problem. My tumor left me with no margin for reattachment. After the surgical removal of my anus , it did dump mucus once . Then i...

8 years ago
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RE: Blood Disorders

I keep recommending v8 , because I monitor my blood carefully, with a visit to the phlebotomy lab monthly . So I agree that care is needed regarding...

8 years ago
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RE: Embarrassing question

Sorry guys, I call my tuchus Ken since it is not there anymore . So I have no experience or knowledge worth sharing. So long as NED is happy, I am a ...

8 years ago
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RE: Blood Disorders

Did anyone suggest that you also drink V8 or powerade or the equivalents. Besides being drinkable, it helps replace what you're losing . We have wit...

8 years ago
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RE: Hi fellow ostomates

Dear Caregiver Carol, God bless you! Jim has an angel for a wife! Usually, constipation is a result of not drinking enough liquid. Also, too much fibe...

8 years ago
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RE: Need Wafer Suggestions

Chris, I started to use the Mio deep concave wafer. Due to creases in my belly, I feel more secure if I tape the edges with paper surgical tape. Th...

8 years ago
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RE: Hi fellow ostomates

Hi Susan, What's on your mind? We are here to hear what you have to say. Feel free to open up and let it all loose. Don't be frightened, we aren't a...

8 years ago
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RE: Gattex for enhanced nutrient absorption

May I suggest that you take an A1C test to see if you are diabetic. You have enough trouble and worries about your stoma, without having that on you...

8 years ago
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RE: Need Wafer Suggestions

Chris , My hospital WOCN was also a disaster. I lost faith in her abilities after she gave me three points of wrong direction . While my surgeon's ski...

8 years ago
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RE: Embarrassing question

Call your doctor. Don't go to Emergency room, they are having flu problems. Try Urgent care . (Big city USA). My memory tells me to try a hot soaki...

8 years ago
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RE: Need Wafer Suggestions

Chris, My heart goes out to you. What does your WOCN say? You need her advice really bad. You are floundering in deep sh*t. Toronto has a great world...

8 years ago
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RE: Gattex for enhanced nutrient absorption

Dear M & K, How was your first week? When I had my first bowel resection , the shortage was 30 centimeters or a foot.this was 30 years ago. Othe...

8 years ago
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RE: Hello everyone!! The lounge is open!!!

Hey Kiya, Welcome to the club. I have been listening to Marcie and the other guys, but was too busy being "happy family " to chime in. Lady, you have ...

8 years ago
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