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The base of stoma covered by wafer: Remedy?
I changed my pouch today. I think the wafer is covering the base of my stoma. Will this be a problem?
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: May 20, 2024
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Getting a wafer to stick .. using Compound of Tincture of Benzoin
I had read on one of these forums that a person use “Compound of Tincture of Benzoin” to get their wafer to stick to the...
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Aug 20, 2023
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Urostomy: How do you care for skin under the wafer?
Could someone shed light on how to care for skin under the wafer? My husband had surgery last November and we are still learning about...
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Jul 23, 2020
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on coloplast pouches
I received a text today from the nurse who did my home health care She was at a coloplast workshop and told me not to...
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Jul 12, 2024
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New to the Ileostomy world: Any tips?
Hi All,My husband had a permanent ileostomy placed earlier this month. Long story but we just finally discharged home yesterday (23 days in the hospital)....
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Mar 17 10:30am
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Ileostomates.. How much water do you drink in a day?
Ileostomates ... I found the following on the internet: Aim to drink 8 to 10 (8-ounce) glasses (about 2 liters) of liquids every day. Don't...
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Sep 26, 2023
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Ileostomy leaks and skin care
I have had an ileostomy since August 20. I continue to have leaks, sometimes as often as twice a day. I have used Hollister (many...
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Jul 17, 2021
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Anyone have a subtotal or total colectomy with ileorectal anastomy?
Hello! I'm trying hard to connect with other people who have had a subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis but it's so difficult to find other...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 6 3:19pm
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Feeding tube nutrition suggestions needed
I can not open my mouth to eat or drink so use a g tube. Everything has to be ground with liquid in a blender...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jun 28 6:24pm
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Rectal Stump Mucus causes extreme pressure and discomfort (no pain)
(Loop Colostomy, Dec 2023) Every day, often a few times a day, I feel much pressure and discomfort in my rectal stump because of rectal...
Support Group: Ostomy
Last active: Jun 29 3:33pm