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Aug 23, 2022

Emergency! Out of Stoma Bags - Need Help ASAP!

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a person who recently had a stoma revision and is running out of stoma bags. They live in a small town with limited resources and are seeking advice on what to do in this situation.

Advice and Insights:
- Order stoma bags online with fast shipping.
- Call the preferred brand or ostomy carrier, explain the situation, and ask for expedited shipping.
- Contact the health insurance company to find out nearby suppliers and explain the predicament.
- Re-use the current bag if possible or modify it in case of emergency.
- Look for local pharmacies that carry ostomy supplies or consider ordering online from platforms like Amazon.
- Always keep a 2-week "buffer" stash of ostomy supplies.
- Consider buying supplies from eBay or other sources if insurance won't cover additional supplies.
- Look into different insurance companies with better supplier networks.
- Consider leaving a comment on social media to raise awareness about poor customer service from ostomy product companies.
- Ask for free samples from major ostomy supply companies.
- Check out the Mayo Store for a wide selection of ostomy supplies.
- Explore resources like Ostomy211.org for emergency supplies, but be aware of any donation requirements and shipping timelines.
- Share experiences to raise awareness about the lack of resources and support for ostomates in certain areas.
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