Topic Explanation:
The initial post is seeking advice for a substitute for an ostomy clip, as the user's friend's ostomy supplies package left out the clips, and the old clip has been discarded.

Advice and Insights:
- Rubber band can be used as a temporary fix, but it needs to be tightly secured and may not guarantee against leaks.
- Visiting a local hospital and explaining the situation might result in obtaining a clip from the medical supplies on the wards.
- Large paper clips or small springy metal paper grabs from a stationery store can be used as substitutes.
- Small 1/2 inch size squeeze paper clips from a drug store or office supply store can work effectively with some practice.
- Binder clips can also be used as a substitute for ostomy clips.