I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new members that have joined us in the last few months. I am not really sure if we have a chat on...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in...
Hi Jacy and all Ostomates: I totally agree with you on this. We all have many other interests, just because we have 'modern plumbing' doesn't mean we don't...
Hi Jacy and all Ostomates: I'm in my 41st year with an Ileostomy. I wonder how many have had many quality years after that initial surgery? What's your...
Hi Larry and all ostomates: Just saying hi and wanted to add another note here with regard to having an ostomy at a young age. I know it is very difficult to...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in...
I'm sick of my colostomy it's so itchy, my skin hurts. I'm sick of being in a wheelchair I want to be one of my other sisters their legs & colon works good. I...
iI HAD A COLOSTOMY FOR 15 MOS. WORKED REAL WELL FOR ME FOR THE ITCHING I HAD THAT & BAD SKIN MY ET NURES HAD ME USE A DIFFENET BRAND & THAT DID THE TRICK...
Hi Jim, my et nurse has tried to change the bag so many times but they tell me my skin doesn't like to be traped under the wafer so I take a benadryl that...
Hi I'm not sure what country you are in..but i had a allergic reaction to my wafers..now when it acts up i use kenalog spray its a prescription..u spray...
debbi, I live in USA. The skin prep wipes sting my skin, so I don't use them. I change mine every 3-4 days or if it leaks like today because it was tto full. ...
What brand do u use? Sounds like u have alcohol ones..i use Cavilon no sting barrier film by 3m Min_and_Lacy_ <lacy05_minna83@...> wrote: debbi, I live...
I also use the non sting ones too I forget who's mine are by but I don't use them anymore. debbie <debcrd@...> wrote: What brand do u use? Sounds like u...
Ok..only thing i would check into is..if u are having an allergic reaction to ask about the Kenalog spray which is a skin steroid ...my skin was so bad it was...
Hi, this is the first time I have posted here but I have been reading the messages. I thought I would jump in here. I used to have what i called hambuger skin...
I know you say you have tried many different brands of pouches have you tried cymed? http://www.cymed-ostomy.com/ it is more of a plastic barrier that allows...
Amy, I requested a sample, so if it works I'll get them. I have Medicare & Mass Health do they pay for them, the bag I have now its the hollster bag with the...
i have been lucky, since i switched to a one piece drain able by convatec and allkare wipes, by convatec, i believe, i have had relatively few surprises and...
Every insurance is different but you could call the company and ask them for the hpic ?code they'll know what you're asking for, and then check w/ your...
I kind of don't want to go to camp, because Liz & Jen are leaving on July 7, I hope I am too. I don't want to stay the 11 days because it gets so hot and I...
Main Chat is Saturday 8pm UK Time which is 3pm EST ish. All ostomists welcome, whatever the condition, whatever the age. Maybe you face a possible ostomy in...
I'm going to visit my sister Tuesday March 7, 2006 What should I do before I go? I haven't flown with my colostomy so if anyone has any idea's I'd like it ...
I fly alot...things i do and don't do it..i do not drink or eat anything gasey the day before or the morning off..and drink water..to keep hydrated and get up...
Min, I don't fly very often, but when I do, I always have a fresh appliance on, on the way there, and again on the day I come home. That way, if I have to...
