Hi Blecce, glad to hear your husband is doing well with his j-pouch. I've had my permanent ileo for about seven weeks and am very interested in those Brava barrier strips He no longer needs. I can send you my mailing address as soon as I figure out how to send a private message on this newly designed site! Thanks so much!

Hi!  They are all yours!  To send me a message, just click "BLECCE" next to my photo holder, then click "Start Dialog" on the right.

Hello All.

I am new to this forum.  I take care of my elderly mother who has a colostomy bag, she finds it hard to manage because she runs out of her barrier strips so fast.  She has very sensitive skin so it's hard for her to use some of the products that are supplied through her medicare on her person.  I was wondering if anyone had any Barrier strip supplies that they no longer need.  She uses a lot of them and we are on a fixed income.  I can only get 60 for 3 months supply from her medical company.  After that it's about $120.00 to bug and I just can't keep that up.  If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to chime in.

Hi - Be sure to contact Coloplast (or whatever brand your mother uses) to get on their mailing list.  They often mail out free samples.  You may want to try calling them too, and explain your situation.  You never know, they may be able to help you out, if you ask.  Good luck!

Thanks for the advice....I'll call them now.

Hi Holyfield - I just got another free sample in the mail today from Coloplast...it's 2 SenSura Mio samples (2-piece Flex Drainable Ostomy Bag).  Would you like it?  If so, just message me your address.