Topic: Looking for colostomy supplies, maybe someone here has ideas
I_love_bluegrass's photo
Thu 12/19/19 01:01 PM
Edited by I_love_bluegrass on Thu 12/19/19 01:02 PM
Please read entire posting, thank you..
I am trying to help a friend with no insurance and no income with getting some badly needed supplies.
They can''t get TN Care...don't qualify...it is only for end-stage renal and pregnant women..
The various manufacturers (Coloplast, Holister)..they do help, but it's a one time limeted supply (like, 6 month)
As they had the operation in 2016....they already availed themselves of that.
So, please don't suggestI contact those places.
There are people in Davidson County and Knoxville that take in donated supplies, but..as I do not live in Nashville, and am an older person..I cannot drive the 2 hours there and 2 hours back, and the people in Knoxville don't have anything last I checked.

What i am specifically looking for is Hollister wafer/ gasket/ flange 14203

I was able to get some reusable bags for them, which is what this wafer/ gasket fits...
The bags can be reused...so, that is why I am looking for these specific ones, so they can continue to use the reusable bags..

If you know where I could get some, or an agency that DOES help, please let me know.
I *have* called most agencies, and gotten nowhere, so...there's that..

Thanks!

Rock's photo
Thu 12/19/19 08:04 PM
I did a google search, and quickly learned,
that "free" generally means 'free sample'.

Sorry, I can't be of more help.



However, as your friend probably isn't the
only person local, to have such a need.
You might check through your local
RSVP office, (Retired Volunteer Seniors Program)
to see if they can get you pointed in the right direction.

I_love_bluegrass's photo
Fri 12/20/19 06:26 AM

I did a google search, and quickly learned,
that "free" generally means 'free sample'.

Sorry, I can't be of more help.



However, as your friend probably isn't the
only person local, to have such a need.
You might check through your local
RSVP office, (Retired Volunteer Seniors Program)
to see if they can get you pointed in the right direction.




There are several other things I have tried that I didn't type out..as it would have been much longer..

It shocking how little help there is for such people..

Council On Aging & Disability for one...no help..

The thing you specifically mentiones...this is hat it says it does, so, i don't know how they would be any help. but\, I'll give the place there in DC a cal..

"The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides grants to qualified agencies and organizations for the dual purpose of engaging persons 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high quality experience that will enrich the lives of volunteer"