Free Hollister ostomy supplies

steve g
steve g Member Posts: 58 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I have 22 boxes ( 5 to a box) of Hollister New Image #14708 Pre cut 1-1/2 wafers. I will ship these to anyone who has to pay for their supplies, just can't stand to throw them out with the trash. I now use a smaller size, probably hsve extra bags also, wife is getting ready to move into our new house and is in the process of eliminating. Steve
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  • pluckey
    pluckey Member Posts: 484 Member
    #2
    and here are some places you
    and here are some places you can donate

    http://www.fowusa.org/newsite/page.php?page=home
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #3
    pluckey said:

    and here are some places you
    and here are some places you can donate

    http://www.fowusa.org/newsite/page.php?page=home

    steve
    steve ...fortunately I do not need your supplies but I just wanted to say....thank you for bothering....it would have been easier for you to just dump the supplies....but maybe someone here could really use them

    thanks

    mags
  • TMac52
    TMac52 Member Posts: 352
    #4
    Hi Steve,
    I use a different
    Hi Steve,
    I use a different brand but just wanted to say your a good man!!! These supplies are expensive. Happy New Year!!
    Tom
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #5
    Wonderful
    You are so generous about giving those all away. Please also contact your local Ostomy support group. They are wonderful people as they have given me much support. Thanks for thinking of the less fortunate. God Bless!

    Kim
  • steve g
    steve g Member Posts: 58 Member
    #6
    Used Medical Supplies
    I checked with the local V.A. Hospital thinking it would help some young Vet but was told they do not accept used medical supplies. Each are in a sealed pouch but are still considered used. Thought someone on this board that has to buy their own or copay could use them rather than donate them to be shipped to another country.
    A personal story of donating in a foreign country, in 1999 after 3 previous vists on my own sail boat to Cuba, took up a collection of clothing, personal use items and candy from my neighbors to donate to kids in a orphanage that we had visited. This was all new stuff, not someone elses hand me down and I filled the aft stateroom of a 44 ft. so there was a lot. Upon arrival at Cuban Customs( Marina Hemmingway) I was told that I could only bring in $100 in value to distribute personally everything else must go to the government I'm sure I provided Christmas for those who confiscated it. ....Steve
  • Kerry S
    Kerry S Member Posts: 606 Member
    #7
    Yep don’t throw them out
    I called my radiation nurse buddy at our local country hospital. She has a nurse buddy that takes care of all the stoma folks in this area. We have a lot of poor folks in this area. She said yes bring them in. So we boxed it all up and took it to her. I was glad to get them out of here and know they would be used.

    Kerry
  • tesslee
    tesslee Member Posts: 97
    #8
    Kerry S said:

    Yep don’t throw them out
    I called my radiation nurse buddy at our local country hospital. She has a nurse buddy that takes care of all the stoma folks in this area. We have a lot of poor folks in this area. She said yes bring them in. So we boxed it all up and took it to her. I was glad to get them out of here and know they would be used.

    Kerry

    my local chapter uoaa
    takes them and distributes to those in need. i have donated my supplies to them.
  • plh4gail
    plh4gail Member Posts: 1,238 Member
    #9
    I think it's wonderful you
    I think it's wonderful you thought of us. I'm also so glad we are able to not need them. I have a box of supplies that I am going to give to the home health nurse that did my care after surgery. She knows the people that need this kind of thing.

    Gail
  • djm_2010
    djm_2010 Member Posts: 52
    #10
    Hello Steve,
    Good
    Hello Steve,
    Good afternoon.! Do you still have those free ostomy supplies. I live in the Philippines and there are no hollister products available here and those ostomy supplies are very expensive here. I have a brother living at Florida and he can ship those supplies here to me. I'm 45 y, female and been dx with rectal cancer and had my Operation last nov 11 , 2010. I'm still adjusting to my colostomy and still have a hard time accepting my condition but I know I have to because this is for my entire lifetime. How about you, if you don't mind me asking, did you also had a hard time adjusting. Colostomy supplies here in the Philippines are very costly and hard to find. Thank you very much...
  • steve g
    steve g Member Posts: 58 Member
    #11
    djm_2010 said:

    Hello Steve,
    Good
    Hello Steve,
    Good afternoon.! Do you still have those free ostomy supplies. I live in the Philippines and there are no hollister products available here and those ostomy supplies are very expensive here. I have a brother living at Florida and he can ship those supplies here to me. I'm 45 y, female and been dx with rectal cancer and had my Operation last nov 11 , 2010. I'm still adjusting to my colostomy and still have a hard time accepting my condition but I know I have to because this is for my entire lifetime. How about you, if you don't mind me asking, did you also had a hard time adjusting. Colostomy supplies here in the Philippines are very costly and hard to find. Thank you very much...

    Hollister supplies
    DJM; Yes I still have them and live in North Florida so it's no problem to ship them to your brother. Have him E-mail me his address (snpglenn@aol.com). I can relate to difficulty accepting a colostomy, I was 68 and had never spent a night in the hospital untill this. It's been over 2 years and now it is just another routine but it took awhile to accept it. I was scheduled to have post surgery chemo (folfox) and took one treatment, deceided I would rather have quality than quanity and quit, so far all yearly scans are clear. Still have my port and will probably keep it for another year just in case. I did have a little depression after the operation and had to work thru that, no pills just projects to get my mind off cancer.
    Wish you the best.......Steve
  • djm_2010
    djm_2010 Member Posts: 52
    #12
    steve g said:

    Hollister supplies
    DJM; Yes I still have them and live in North Florida so it's no problem to ship them to your brother. Have him E-mail me his address (snpglenn@aol.com). I can relate to difficulty accepting a colostomy, I was 68 and had never spent a night in the hospital untill this. It's been over 2 years and now it is just another routine but it took awhile to accept it. I was scheduled to have post surgery chemo (folfox) and took one treatment, deceided I would rather have quality than quanity and quit, so far all yearly scans are clear. Still have my port and will probably keep it for another year just in case. I did have a little depression after the operation and had to work thru that, no pills just projects to get my mind off cancer.
    Wish you the best.......Steve

    Dear Steve, thank you very
    Dear Steve, thank you very much for your kindness and and inspiring words. Thanks also for the hollister ostomy supplies, they are so much a Godsend and blessing to me.. Im currently having my 2nd cycle of chemotherapy now and I'm praying hard to be able to go thru my nxt 6 sessions. I'm on xelox therapy. I forwarded your email address to my brother and he will e mail you asap. You can call me Dina. Thanks2 so much! Let's all live a meaningful and happy life. Godbless you! If you have any messages for me my email is dina_mendoza2003@yahoo.com.
  • djm_2010
    djm_2010 Member Posts: 52
    #13
    steve g said:

    Hollister supplies
    DJM; Yes I still have them and live in North Florida so it's no problem to ship them to your brother. Have him E-mail me his address (snpglenn@aol.com). I can relate to difficulty accepting a colostomy, I was 68 and had never spent a night in the hospital untill this. It's been over 2 years and now it is just another routine but it took awhile to accept it. I was scheduled to have post surgery chemo (folfox) and took one treatment, deceided I would rather have quality than quanity and quit, so far all yearly scans are clear. Still have my port and will probably keep it for another year just in case. I did have a little depression after the operation and had to work thru that, no pills just projects to get my mind off cancer.
    Wish you the best.......Steve

    Dear Steve, thank you very
    Dear Steve, thank you very much for your kindness and and inspiring words. Thanks also for the hollister ostomy supplies, they are so much a Godsend and blessing to me.. Im currently having my 2nd cycle of chemotherapy now and I'm praying hard to be able to go thru my nxt 6 sessions. I'm on xelox therapy. I forwarded your email address to my brother and he will e mail you asap. You can call me Dina. Thanks2 so much! Let's all live a meaningful and happy life. Godbless you! If you have any messages for me my email is dina_mendoza2003@yahoo.com.
  • nurse-nav1
    nurse-nav1 Member Posts: 2
    #14
    ostomy supplies
    I am going to check with my patient tomorrow to see if the size you have to offer will work for him. He has no money and unable to buy further supplies. Thank you SOOO much for your offer.
  • nurse-nav1
    nurse-nav1 Member Posts: 2
    #15
    Steve, I know it has been
    Steve, I know it has been several months since you post offering ostomy supplies. Do you still have them? I have a patient who could really use them. Thanks
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #16
    nurse-nav1 said:

    Steve, I know it has been
    Steve, I know it has been several months since you post offering ostomy supplies. Do you still have them? I have a patient who could really use them. Thanks

    I have a few I can send.....
    I use Hollister disposable pouch and Flextend wafer...I am fixing to order again. I have mine precut but do have several that I first ordered and they are not cut so they may work better for he/she.........I don't know how many I can send but if you will pm me a place to send them (doesn't matter where) I will get them out to whomever is in need........buzz

    and seeing the ole coot brings back memories.....kinda bittersweet, makes me smile thinking of him sneaking a smoke or cooking bacon, or just being his ornery self...(sigh) I miss my buddy...
  • araceliflores
    araceliflores Member Posts: 3
    #17
    Buzzard said:

    I have a few I can send.....
    I use Hollister disposable pouch and Flextend wafer...I am fixing to order again. I have mine precut but do have several that I first ordered and they are not cut so they may work better for he/she.........I don't know how many I can send but if you will pm me a place to send them (doesn't matter where) I will get them out to whomever is in need........buzz

    and seeing the ole coot brings back memories.....kinda bittersweet, makes me smile thinking of him sneaking a smoke or cooking bacon, or just being his ornery self...(sigh) I miss my buddy...

    ostomy bags
    Hi my name is Araceli. Today I joined this page looking forward to get some help. On september 20, 2012. I went to the emergency room and end up having surgery because they discover colon cancer. That is also the reason why I have a colodtomy surgery. I am not elegible for medicaid which makes it difficult because I cannot afford my supply. I need HELP immediately with suplies. I just have a few left. My family and friends cannot help because the majority don't live in the United States. Please HELP me deeply appreciate.
  • araceliflores
    araceliflores Member Posts: 3
    #18
    Buzzard said:

    I have a few I can send.....
    I use Hollister disposable pouch and Flextend wafer...I am fixing to order again. I have mine precut but do have several that I first ordered and they are not cut so they may work better for he/she.........I don't know how many I can send but if you will pm me a place to send them (doesn't matter where) I will get them out to whomever is in need........buzz

    and seeing the ole coot brings back memories.....kinda bittersweet, makes me smile thinking of him sneaking a smoke or cooking bacon, or just being his ornery self...(sigh) I miss my buddy...

    ostomy bags
    Hi my name is Araceli. Today I joined this page looking forward to get some help. On september 20, 2012. I went to the emergency room and end up having surgery because they discover colon cancer. That is also the reason why I have a colodtomy surgery. I am not elegible for medicaid which makes it difficult because I cannot afford my supply. I need HELP immediately with suplies. I just have a few left. My family and friends cannot help because the majority don't live in the United States. Please HELP me deeply appreciate.
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #19
    araceliflores said:

    ostomy bags
    Hi my name is Araceli. Today I joined this page looking forward to get some help. On september 20, 2012. I went to the emergency room and end up having surgery because they discover colon cancer. That is also the reason why I have a colodtomy surgery. I am not elegible for medicaid which makes it difficult because I cannot afford my supply. I need HELP immediately with suplies. I just have a few left. My family and friends cannot help because the majority don't live in the United States. Please HELP me deeply appreciate.

    Old thread
    This thread is almost 2 years old.

    If you are in the USA contact this web site for free supplies:

    http://www.ostogroup.org/
  • araceliflores
    araceliflores Member Posts: 3
    #20
    Lovekitties said:

    Old thread
    This thread is almost 2 years old.

    If you are in the USA contact this web site for free supplies:

    http://www.ostogroup.org/

    ostomy care
    Yes I live in Florida. Thank you for your help. I would contact them.
  • steve g
    steve g Member Posts: 58 Member
    #21
    araceliflores said:

    ostomy bags
    Hi my name is Araceli. Today I joined this page looking forward to get some help. On september 20, 2012. I went to the emergency room and end up having surgery because they discover colon cancer. That is also the reason why I have a colodtomy surgery. I am not elegible for medicaid which makes it difficult because I cannot afford my supply. I need HELP immediately with suplies. I just have a few left. My family and friends cannot help because the majority don't live in the United States. Please HELP me deeply appreciate.

    ostomy supplies
    E-mail me snpglenn@aol.com

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