Learning Ostomy

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Hi, I have a large box of ostomy supplies that I no longer need. I’ll sell them at much less than retail if anyone is interested (I considered donating them but I need the money due to huge medical bills and being out of work for 1 1/2 years; I’m sure [...]

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Larry is an ileostomate of quite a few years from Evansville, active in his very active local chapter of UOA, and active with UOA.  He’s been around the block several times.  He is responsible for the publication of his newsletter which many, many ostomates read. — PcolaPhil To email [...]

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"Randy Sweeney" <rsween…@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:OI6dnfsdEK6tlcvcRVn-jw@comcast.com… > does anyone know of a diabetes specialist for ostomy patients? particularly > in the mid-Atlantic area, Richmond VA would be perfect > poorly trained doctors are killing my cousin with poor care such as > prescribing extended time release drugs for someone [...]

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Hi everyone. I posted here not too long ago looking for DC doctors. Now I have just moved to the Boston area (Scituate, MA) and was wondering if anyone can recommend a doctor here. I have UC (since 1998) and don’t respond well to the 5-ASA type drugs. I was hoping to [...]

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    Scar Tissues. Had second surgery 10 years after my cancer colostomy. Adhesions blocked my small intestines. Have been told, in surgery steps can be taken to block the adhesions. Your age being a consideration, suggest you investigate this technique. "MindGardns" <mindgar…@aol.comspamless> wrote in message
news:20031120044601.28426.00000640@mb-m14.aol.com… – Hide quoted [...]

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I use milk bags. Just slice one end and rinse. They are extra thick. David "Harry" <salliesbr…@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20031017102746.17391.00000497@mb-m03.aol.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I use the bag that the paper boy brings to the house every day. I put my used > [...]

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The upper thigh shouldn’t be to bad. I have one there. It’s a Green Peanut M&M that is now covered by my pouch Though when I got it, I didn’t yet have the Ileostomy. I never had any real pain with my Chrons-Colitis so I have no comparison. But [...]

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Whatever the ostomy, for whatever the reason, be it cancer, bowel disease or incontinence you are all welcome to join us for a chat. Whether you have an ostomy, are contemplating an ostomy, know someone with an ostomy or are just plain curious about it all, it’s the social event you [...]

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Paula: I’m still here, and I’m about 4 and a half years post surgery from an ileostomy. After years of Crohn’s Disease flareups, and more prednisone than I care to think about, my surgery has given me a new lease on life. Having surgery was the best decision I ever made. [...]

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I get a sample of Stop Plus odor control drops with every order from Montreal Ostomy supply. I don’t use them cause I don’t care what smells come out of me. I’m special that way. <g> If anyone wants to try this product I’ve got three 40 ml bottles free for [...]