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Jul 03, 2020

Managing Ostomy Care Single-Handedly After Surgery

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a user, Freedancer, who underwent surgery on their left hand and is now adapting to managing an ostomy with one hand. They share their experiences and challenges, such as putting on pants and underwear, and seeking advice and support from the community.

Advice and Insights:
- Users express support and admiration for Freedancer's adaptability and resourcefulness.
- Some users share their own experiences of dealing with physical challenges and offer encouragement.
- One user suggests going commando to avoid the difficulty of putting on pants and underwear.
- Freedancer explains that closed bags are more comfortable than drainable bags due to the plastic closure on the drainable bags poking them.
- Another user with a permanent hand numbness shares their experience and offers best wishes.
- Users acknowledge the difficulties of managing tasks with one hand and share their own challenges and solutions.
- A user shares their experience of dealing with De Quervain's tenosynovitis and offers support to Freedancer.
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