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Hi- I have had a colostomy most of my life. ... the closed end bag it would get expesive to chat the whole thing just to empty the bag. ... by convetec....
whitney richey
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Mar 17, 2005
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Dear Whitney, I use Permanent Conventec good for 1 week, u only wash the bag, put a drop of clorox, zonrox or whatever to get rid of the smell then hang it...
angelo bautista
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Mar 17, 2005
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My mother just got out of the hospital after 16 days from her surgery. They sent her home with one time a day nurse care and she needs more. Her colostomy...
Helen Kolln
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Mar 17, 2005
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thank you very much for the infor,...
Chamilka Perera
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Mar 19, 2005
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Now You Can Get Free Groceries & Eat Out Free Too! I have to recommend this site most highly. I too recently saw a couple of television shows for the company...
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Mar 24, 2005
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I had a colostomy in Sept due to divurticlitis and my intestine bursting. Im dealing with this but looking forward to having it reversed in the near future....
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Mar 28, 2005
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i have had a colostomy since January. I change it every 3 days. I empty it and rinse it out, and take a shower without it every morning. I still can smell...
susieq_5880
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Mar 31, 2005
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Hi....woudl suggest you to relax...had same attitude few years ago...now, jus try to be myselft....without asking myselfetf what my envirment his...
Yan
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Mar 31, 2005
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Hi my name is Dee and i'm 38. I had my colostomy in Jan 2005. My colosotmy was a result from damage done during childbirth 9 years ago. After numerous...
outrajusridr
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Mar 31, 2005
10:07 am
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They make a liquid detorant for your bags. You just put 2 or 3 drops when you rinse it out. You shoud be able to get this where you get your supplies. ...
amber lang
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Apr 1, 2005
6:24 pm
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Sue......You could use M9 deodorizing drops that they sell where ever you buy your supplies or I use scope mouthwash. I use a small plastic watering can and...
outrajusridr
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Apr 2, 2005
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Hi Dee! I'm 38, too! I've had mine since March 1st due to Rectal CA. So far, not too bad. I am using the closed end disposable bags, I guess I'm lazy so...
Winnie
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Apr 10, 2005
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Hi Winnie, I've had mine for a couple of years now. I was interested in the irrigation procedure to, but the doctors and stoma nurse told me that they don't ...
Jim Johnson
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Apr 10, 2005
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Hi Winnie, I read alot on the internet about irrigation and I have to admit I was scared to try it, but a couple of weeks ago I made an appt. with my stoma...
outrajusridr
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Apr 10, 2005
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Hi Jim, My doctor said it was a personal choice and considered acceptable. I guess you have to be trained properly by a good stoma nurse on the procedure. My...
Winnie
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Apr 10, 2005
11:17 pm
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I agree Dee. I would much rather wear just a stoma cap. I'll do it after chemotherapy is completed. ... with ... bad ... be ... years ... be ... but ... to ...
Winnie
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Apr 10, 2005
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I know that this is a colostomy group, but there doesn't seem to be any good groups for ileostomy. Ihad a loop ileostomy done last June. I still have my colon...
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Apr 16, 2005
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Since Ive been back at work Ive had some people complain to my boss about the odor.I told her about my colostomy and that I didnt think there was alot more I...
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Apr 27, 2005
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I will be going to help my mom after surgery, pls give me some basic infos, on care and stuff, I also wonder about the psychological aspects. I am flying out...
Laurie H
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Apr 28, 2005
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Hello, I hope this group message of mine finds the reader in good health and mood. I'm Anitha and this being my first post, I'll keep it short. You can find...
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May 3, 2005
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they makew a liquid deodrant for colostomy bags. you can get it where you get your supplies. redheadbarngoddess <redheadbarngoddess@...> wrote: Since...
amber lang
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May 5, 2005
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M-9 Drops by Hollister. I would coat the bag with "cheap" baby oil and a few drops or spray of M9 drops will do it. (Baby Oil will allow the stool to empty...
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May 5, 2005
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I'm Angelo from Philippines, I am interested in using the stoma caps, unfortunately not available yet in the Philippines. how could I get this stuff? Regards, ...
angelo bautista
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May 11, 2005
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I'm Angelo from Philippines, I am interested in using the stoma caps, unfortunately not available yet in the Philippines. how could I get this stuff? Regards, ...
angelo bautista
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May 11, 2005
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I'm Angelo from Philippines, I am interested in using the stoma caps, unfortunately not available yet in the Philippines. how could I get this stuff? Regards, ...
angelo bautista
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May 11, 2005
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Hi everyone, thanks for being here. My boyfriend has a colostomy. We have only been dating 2 months. He didn't tell me he had a colostomy in the beginning but...
January Jones
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May 16, 2005
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Attention: January Jones-----Hi, My background: I am a senior guy having had a permanent colostomy (it cannot be reversed, so I'll always have it) for 12...
Ken Berglund
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May 16, 2005
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Try http://www.allegromedical.com online store for stoma caps -- In colostomy@yahoogroups.com, angelo bautista ... caps, unfortunately not available yet in the...
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May 19, 2005
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had diverticulitis, and had to have surgery and colostomy. She was visiting CA from HI, and is now recovering and not at home. She is lonely, etc, and needs...
Laurie H
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May 27, 2005
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Hi... I just want to tell her, she's not alone, got same thing for 1 year now, lost all...even my rectum...but life is life and we finally learn to live...
Yan
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