Learning Ostomy

Question:
OHIP covers the cpap machine cost upto 75% of 1040 i.e 780$. No coverage for mask, humidifer etc. Is this Correct?

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abc wrote: > OHIP covers the cpap machine cost upto 75% of 1040 i.e 780$. No > coverage for mask, humidifer etc. > Is this Correct?
OHIP does NOT [...]

Question:
Has anyone had an experience with a fistula?  My ostomy orifice got so small that a fistula formed near it.  Now, I have what equates to two ostomies.  I have to wear two bags.  My doctor says it isn’t reparable. Thanks, Val

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"Val Laughlin" <val75…@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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Can any Dutch ostomists reccommend a good ostomy equipmet supplier in NL that delivers? I use Hollister and am moving to Amsterdam from the UK in October: I’ll be taking a couple of months supplies with me but will need a local supplier. thanks in advance, — Sandriana [...]

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Julie, I think it depends on the state that your insurance plans are based in.  Do you have that information?  It also depends on the plan.  (I have no experience with John Deere, but I do know that BC/BS of FL covers supplies at 80/20 copay after a $250 deductible.)  If [...]

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You might try taking a real small piece of Eakin Seal and putting it over the hole that you can get part of the Q-tip in.  Then put the rest of the Eakin Seal on as you usually do.  Also, if you are using Eakin seals, you shouldn’t need to use paste, [...]

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Anyone hear of problems with the ostomy appliances from Hollister?  They used to last 4+ days and now they only last 1 to 2 days. remove nospam from email address for direct replies.
Hi John, if you post this over at alt.support.ostomy I think you’ll get a [...]

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consuelo justo wrote: > Here in Spain we get our supplies 100% for free.
Think that is the case throughout the EU

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One thing here though that is universal;  if government is paying for anything, somebody is paying the tab in taxes. — PcolaPhil I used to have a handle [...]

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And another <BIG HUG>. Sometimes when you feel that your shoulders are not broad enough, try asking your God to take some of the load. Blessings. Classic "Marc" <mar…@mosquitonet.com> wrote in message
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I believe that if you check with your local chapter of the United Ostomy Association you may find they have a supply of most everything needed by an ostomate.  The chapters accept donations of excess or no longer needed supplies and then pass them on to needy folks.  The price can’t be [...]

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Hi–     *Don’t *send your supplies to FOW in Ohio right now. Hold onto them a bit if you will.     FOW is looking for a new warehouse/office at this time, and has no building at the moment.     Also, *do not* send them to FOW-USA, c/o [...]