This topic is about someone who has recently had surgery and now needs urgent help to get ostomy supplies. They are in a tough spot because they can't work, don't have insurance or income, and have been denied state assistance. They are running out of the supplies given by the hospital and need items for a 38 mm stoma. Here’s a list of what they need and some advice that might help:

1. Supplies Needed:
- Hollister 1- or 2-piece pouches or similar products from any brand, preferably opaque 1-piece convex drainable pouches.
- Barrier rings/seals, skin-barrier wipes or spray, adhesive-remover wipes or spray, barrier extenders/strips, stoma powder, deodorizer drops, tape, and ostomy scissors.

2. Additional Information:
- They have been ruled ineligible for Medicaid/Medicare in Florida because they have no dependents and are seeking legal help to appeal.
- Donations can be sent to 9796 NW County Road 225, Starke, Florida 32091.

3. Advice and Insights:
- Reach out to local resources like ostomy support groups, a WOC nurse at a nearby hospital, or visit ostomy211.org for regional assistance.
- In Florida, Osto Group in Palm Beach Gardens ships donated supplies nationwide, often just for the cost of shipping.
- National programs like Kindred Box offer free ostomy-supply exchanges.
- Contact manufacturers like Hollister, Coloplast, and Convatec for free samples and inquire about hardship programs.
- Consider reapplying for Medicaid, as unemployment and medical necessity might meet eligibility requirements. Hospital social workers can help with this process.
- Even if not eligible for SNAP/food aid, medical assistance criteria are different, and seeking legal support to appeal is a good step.
- A forum member has found matching supplies and offered to send them directly.
- Keep requesting free samples from every supplier until a steady supply is secured.