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    When you get out of the shower...

    do you let your base plate dry naturally or with a hair dryer? I let it dry naturally. Does it damage the plate to use a hair dryer? Just wanted to see what other people do.
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    Pineapple juice

    Last night I had to change my base of my two piece three times because it was leaking coming out the sides. Never had problems before so I was thinking today at work about t what I ate. I recently bought a nutri-bullet. So last night for desert I made a shake. And for the first time I put...
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    The stealth belt

    Anyone have one? Is it worth the money? I play tennis and run was wondering if it would help. I also work in a restaurant so I squat, reach and twist a lot. here's the link http://stealthbelt.com/shop/buy-now
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    Pouch + exercise = Frustration

    I had my surgery in Feb of this year and I feel great now! Yeah!! I have always been a very active person. I work in a restaurant, so I duck, slide, dip , squat all the time. And I recently started working out with weights, running and playing tennis. My problem is my ostomy pouch doesn't last...
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    Ileostomy reversal

    I had my ileostomy on Jan 11th because of my crohns. And my doctor said he left my rectum so it was possible for a reversal. I've read a lot of threads about the J pouch and them not being for people with crohns. My question might be stupid but do you have to use a J pouch to do a reversal? I'm...
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    What brand pouch do you use?

    I've ordered samples from Hollister, Coloplast, Marlen, cymed, and genairex. I've only tried Hollister and today for the first time coloplast. Want some opinions on the products. I use the two piece also. Thanks
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    Just had an ileostomy for an abscess

    that wouldn't go away. I the ileostomy on Jan 11th was released Jan16th and haven't had any problems until today. I fell the same abscess coming back. How is that possible? It feels like its in the same place. I don't know what to think. I going to call me surgeon in the morning. Any body else...
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    Abscess from Oct 15 won't go away

    Abscess is coming back and hurts bad! Going to the ER! Dang it! Just got my drain out on Jan 2.
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    Vsl#3

    Thinking about taking it for my crohns any advice concerns etc..... Thanks Kelly
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    Optimental

    optimental Has anyone tried optimental made by abbott? Thanks in advance Kelly
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