Swapping Flat Flanges for Convex Ones - Experiences?

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tess45
Jan 16, 2012 10:53 pm
Has anyone ever tried to swap unused appliances (flanges)? I have a
load of flanges that are flat and I am using the convex ones now and I was wondering if I could swap them out for the convex?
TotallySurprised
Jan 17, 2012 12:11 am
It might be a bit difficult to exchange the flanges from the place you purchased them from unless they are FACTORY SEALED.

However you can certainly privately exchange with Ostomy wearers in your local area.
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leaseonlife
Jan 17, 2012 11:26 am
How about donating to your hospital?  I had quite a few that didn't work for me, and they loved the extra bags!
TotallySurprised
Jan 17, 2012 12:56 pm
Also check for your local Ostomy group. Our local group has a barter program.

Have a great day

Dave
tess45
Jan 18, 2012 7:15 pm
Yep the flanges are still factory sealed - I will have to start paying for the supplies soon - that's why I did not want to donate them - I thought if worse comes to worse I can try to mold the eakin seals into a convex shape and try that. Thanks for the advice.
 

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