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Dec 1, 2008 1:22 pm
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I posted a couple of weeks ago about my new insurance not covering my Remicade. Well I have been working with a lady with the insurance company and now they...
I'm so happy that you were able to work that out and continue treatment! So many people won't take the time to make a few phone calls or fill out a few forms...
Hi! Everyone, I found something that could may be useful if you use a two
piece system. Its called an Irrigation Sleeve now they are made by hollister and...
Hi everybody I have illeo.. for 3 years, 3 weeks ago i got a terrible pain, blockage.... the hernia cause that.i went emergency with ambulence and the third...
HELLO gina my name is tressa and i'm new to the hole ileostomy i just got mine in late aug and i'm still trying to find an eazyer way of sleeping cause...
I had an ileostomy in October of 2007 and a resection in August of this year. Ever since my first surgery, I've had a rectal discharge, sometimes bloody, and...
I hope those of you who have had an ostomy for years and have lots of experience will be able to help me. I had my ileostomy on October 22nd, so I'm still...
Sharon, two or three days is the longest em's has ever lasted.... she has very watery output and we need to keep it that way or she blocks up with constipation...
Sharon, I feel for you!! I understand what you're going through. I had my ileostomy done on 10/31/08, after emergency surgery. I was warned beforehand, I might...
Im not sure what appliance you are using but I had the same probs. until I switched to Cymeds drainable pouch. There is no flange & it is the best ive tried....
yes, the cymed did last longer, but emily found that she just did not like the 'feel' of the one piece pouch.... if it were me, i would think it would be more...
Now that i'm not leaking, i'm very happy with the one piece appliance i'm wearing. I'm hoping to be able to eventually wear one without the belt. BUT if I have...
Thank you!! i'm just happy to not be leaking all the time. I don't change the bag until monday, barring complications. Nancy, the wound care nurse, sent home...
Hi Sharon, I have had my ileostomy, "Harriet" for over 7 years now and still only get about 3 days wear time from my 2 piece appliance. I don't change after 3...
Same issue here, I used to change about every 6 days, until they removed additional small intestine, do to a rupture. Now it's every 4 days. Also have watery...
I never had one last more than 3 days. I'd contact your ET nurse but I would also contact various manf to send you samples. Most have an ET on staff and...
My skin is 100% healed!! It took one week, of me going to the wound care center nearly daily. I think I missed two days between 12/5 and 12/12. We started off...
My home nurse started using a special glue that is used for patients with bladder bags. It's said to be "extra strong". I had tried it twice and it seems to...
Whitney, I am so happy to hear you are healed and comfortable! You said it best. .good care is hard to find and the key is going to the right person for your...
MERRY CHRISTMAS Click here: Santa's Jigsaw <http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=ER13610552> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Those cards are so clever, thanks for sharing. 73, Larry - KB9NPH ____________________________________________________________ Save $15 on Flowers and Gifts...
I hope that all of you, regardless what you are celebrating, have a wonderful holiday spent with family and friends. This is going to be a very special...
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond to this post but I have been having a rather stressful time over the past month. I usually get 5-6 days wear time...
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