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I have been using Coloplast Assura, extra extended (the clear barrier) for 20 years. I use...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093190/

Discussion: on coloplast pouches

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jun 24, 2024

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What is your method for changing your ostomy? I use stoma powder when needed, skin barrier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104290/

Discussion: Solving Leaking Pouch Problem

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 12, 2024

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I totally understand about his worry, since I’ve had urostomy 41/2 years. It will happen; have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290612/

Discussion: Neobladder Replacement vs. Stoma

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Feb 29, 2020

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Colostomy crash course for me. In 2013 I had a perf colon, emergency surgery removal of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/169510/

Discussion: Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Sep 15, 2018

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I am calling the part attached to the pouch as the wafer. This is a one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310011/

Discussion: Urostomy: How do you care for skin under the wafer?

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: May 17, 2020

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I've had a urostomy for now 5+ years. I was given the neobladder option and elected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290617/

Discussion: Neobladder Replacement vs. Stoma

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

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Thank you. I found your advice from experience very helpful. The information is for my husband,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328847/

Discussion: Ileostomy leaks and skin care

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Dec 1, 2020

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My concern about shaving is creating or exacerbating irritation under the wafer. I would call the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290616/

Discussion: Neobladder Replacement vs. Stoma

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

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I second the use of tincture of benzoin. It is an old-fashioned remedy. I remembered having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615573/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 10, 2021

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What kinds of products have you tried using? For example do you use a flat wafer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316316/

Discussion: New Ostomy: Any help would be appreciated

Support Group: Ostomy

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

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