This topic is about finding affordable and reliable sources for purchasing Hollister 18193 ostomy bags without insurance. The person in need has lost their health insurance and is looking for trustworthy suppliers to buy these pouches out-of-pocket. They are currently using the Hollister 18193 two-piece system and have enough of other supplies, but urgently need the pouches. They also express frustration with the high costs of healthcare in the U.S.

Here are some suggestions and insights shared by others:

1. Shield HealthCare is a supplier that offers Hollister products. You can contact their Ohio branch at 17520 Engle Lake Dr., Suite A, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130. Their phone numbers are (800) 557-7710 or (330) 598-6368. More information is available on their website: https://www.shieldhealthcare.com/company/locations/#OH

2. Byram Healthcare is a national distributor where you can order online. Visit their website at https://www.byramhealthcare.com/ for more details.

3. Best Buy Medical Supplies is recommended for those without insurance. They are linked to One Source Medical, where One Source handles insured orders and Best Buy handles cash orders.

4. eBay is mentioned by several people as a place to find ostomy products at about one-third of the retail price. The inventory often comes from estate sales or surplus insurance shipments.

5. Medical Monks is an online retailer that offers lower pricing, but you should allow up to two weeks for delivery.

6. Amazon also carries many ostomy items and can sometimes be cheaper than specialty sites.

7. If you are able to switch to one-piece drainable pouches, you might find additional bargains.

8. A community member offered to mail unused Coloplast adhesive remover wipes, showing an example of gear-sharing within the community.