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Extra Products

posted by Lilmesican

I was given a large amount of product; bags, bases, etc. I'm in Laguna Beach and would like to donate it somewhere... Any suggestions?

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Having Surgery Oct 26 - Ileostomy

posted by Catwoman

I currently have an ileo-anal anastomosis and will be having elective permanent ileostomy on Oct 26. I had a temporary ileostomy back when i had my first surgery 30 years ago. I remember how liberating it was after 3 years of full-fl...

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Sizing The Hole In The Pouch For An Ileostomy

posted by Missie

I have recently had an ileostomy for chronic constipation caused by extremely slow transit. I actually ended up having three bouts of surgery in the space of five weeks, but that is by the by. I know it takes about six weeks for the stoma to se...

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Breaking The News

posted by GeorgiaMarie87

When is the right time to tell someone if your dating that u have a colostomy? I normally just blurt out and say it lol.

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Wafers Or Flanges

posted by Hippieonmission

Hi everyone anyone use a wafers or flanges 70 mm and there moldable. My home health agency had a nurse bring these by and i found out after looking they don't fit my stoma there are 16 still in package. I'm just wanting to help someone since i c...

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Question About Reconnection

posted by freedancer

The doctor has been talking about reconnecting me sometime in the future. He said that he left quite a large section of my rectum and said that I would not need a J Pouch. He said that he could connect my small intestine right to the...

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New Update On Severe Stomach Pain

posted by freedancer

I have to share this update. I am so excited about this. I saw my VA psych Dr. who does my depression medication and discussed with her about my dificult stomach pain issues. As we were talking about things I could do, I mentio...

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Reversal Surgery Soon And Consultation Tomorrow

posted by HungryHamster

Hi everyone, I have my J-pouch surgery on November 23, so about six weeks from now. Tomorrow is my final consultation with my surgeon before the surgery, but because of uni I haven't given myself any time to think about the surgery very much. I...

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Heavy Bleeding From Stoma

posted by Sister55

I am reaching out on behalf of my older brother. He was diagnosed 4 years ago with stage 4 rectal cancer. He underwent 6 months of radiation and then had his colostomy and small lesion removed from his lung. Next, underwent che...

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Update On Severe Pain

posted by freedancer

Well, there have been some really interesting ups and downs with my pain issue. About a week and a half ago, I saw my doctor at the VA Clinic here in Billings Montana. I was due to get a couple of steroid shots, one in my thumb joint...

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Location

posted by JazzyGurl

Hi! Anybody here that lives in NC?

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My Upload

posted by Bobbyb1003

Why is my picture showing up black when I upload it. I've tried more than one and they both come out black.

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Loneliness

posted by HungryHamster

Hi everyone, It's currently the beginning of week 11 of my 13 week uni semester, after which I have final exams. I've been feeling a bit down here and there throughout the course of the semester, but moreso recently. Though I've been at uni for...

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Reversal

posted by Just reversed

hi everyone, i had my ileostomy reversal just on Tuesday. The bm's started today along with all of the associated aggravation. My question is, when did you start taking either Imodium or Metamucil? thanks!

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I Need To Give Away Some Hollister Ostomy Paste

posted by icomeau

Kentville, Nova Scotia, CanadaI have about 20+ Hollister paste tubes (60g) that I want to give away since I found a better solution. Info: http://www.hollister.com/en/products/Ostomy-Care-P roducts/Ostomy-Accessories/Stoma-Pastes/Adapt-Skin -Barri...

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