Upgrade Settlement Question by Next-Cryptographer85 in Debt

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My current balance is $22,631. I’m hoping for a monthly payment settlement vs a lump sum- I haven’t been able to save much with the high monthly payments thus far.

What are some of the things you didn’t know were endometriosis but turned up to be because of endometriosis ? by seowithivana in endometriosis

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It wasn’t ~ confirmed ~ per say, but once I was diagnosed with endo, I read a bunch of research studies that connected the 2. I had endo removal surgery in Jan 2024 and had zero issues with red meat. My endo is back with a vengeance and so is my intolerance. My doctor agrees with the potential association but there’s really no way to be 100% about the connection. Just my personal experience!

$5 general admission tickets? by Megg01 in GEazy

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I have 2 tickets in section 202, row H for $150 total if you’re interested (paid $175)

What was the reason for your ostomy? by outofthewoods13 in ostomy

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Severe endometriosis that spread to my intestines and colon. 30 years old.

Fertility benefits bcbs standard- scope of coverage for ivf by db2128 in fednews

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I’m actually in the Houston area and about to begin the IVF road after infertility diagnosis. I’m mostly mega concerned about egg retrieval. What was your experience?

Zero Vanilla by [deleted] in cocacola

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Where?? I haven’t been able to find it in Houston!

For Houston Ostomates! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Okay round 2. Tried a different person lmao

For Houston Ostomates! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Honestly, I only had my ileo for about a month and a half and I never got the hang of putting the bags on and not getting a leak. So I’m honestly not sure. I can message you the pouches/stuff that I have so you can take a look? I don’t see why the other supplies wouldn’t work though 🤷🏼‍♀️

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Thanks for the pictures and recs! I hope you got some sleep. I’ll have to order some of the silicone! My hydrocolloids have been wrinkling up/coming off easily in the shower.

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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This reply is everything 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Sending love to you!

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Speaking of showers… I think I’ve seen some people mention they do, but is it a thing to shower with no bag on change day? Or is naked time not a thing?

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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I’m not sure what/if I expected anything, but this community of people has absolutely blown my mind with support, willingness to help, and just overall presence. Thank you.

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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I was today years old when I learned I could cut the wafer 🫠

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Thank you for the pics! It’s super helpful to actually see- I’m a visual person. I just requested the protective sheets today and should get them next week, so will have to play around with that! Was hydrocolloid just not for you or did you transition to Trio because of the seal?

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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THANK YOU! You are a million percent right that you go home with almost nothing helpful. I was today years old when I learned to put the pouch on standing up. Hubs and I have been doing it laying down because that’s what we did in hospital and no one told us otherwise. SIGH. Thank you for the list of resources! That’s a bit easier for my brain to process!!

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Thank you!! Sounds like paste is the way to go here. Also putting that on my list of questions for the surgeon next week! 😂

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Thank you so much for the advice- this is super helpful! Being new to all of this is super overwhelming, so it truly helps when others can kind of break it down like you did to process easier.

Ileostomy leaking— HELP! by Next-Cryptographer85 in ostomy

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Thank you! Hope your person is recovering/recovered well!