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I know my original post here is a few months old but recently got around to seeing a stoma nurse. They made some recommendations but at the end of the day I wound up still have issues with the wafer being usable for more than a day or two at best. I saw a surgeon about a month ago and have had a...

Yes, my insurance does pay for them now. I am just thinking about the future and if I do not have insurance. A typical supply order can be close to $300 a month plus the cost of Remicade every 6 weeks without coverage could be devastating. Remistart could offset those cost's by a ton, but I...

I have yet to hear anything good about Obamacare, premiums can be high depending on your income and out of pocket maximums can be 6k or more a year, this is of course if your have retirement income etc. If your income is very very low it might be worth it. Remistart is a great program and I...

I've had Crohn's since I was 7 years old and 24 years later I am happy to report everything seems mostly under control due to a colostomy in 2006 (needs a revision now) and Remicade. I am employed, full time, and have good employee provided insurance which so far has paid %100 on my treatments...

How long was your stay after the laparoscopic procedure even though it was an unusual circumstance and how long was your recovery time? My stoma is a little uneven as well, always has been even when it was all the way above the skin. The top part sticks out a little while the bottom part is...

I'm glad to hear you say it is a simple procedure. Do you know what is typically involved in doing this, hospital time etc? Also, how is it attached? That is something I guess I never quite understood. Convex wafers may be worth a try but at this point I feel like it may just be a band-aid...

Hey everyone, I have had a colostomy for about 8 years now and haven't had any issues up until about 8-12 months ago. It began to retract or recede, now being at or below skin level for the most part. No trauma over over exertion that I know of played a part in this and I haven't gained any...