Why do you have left over supplies? Are you one of the lucky ones who had a reversal? How i wish i was able to...
I had tons of paste, wafers, bags and flanges ( i didnt use due to change of style) I called the manager of the medical supply i purchase from and ask if she knew anyone who i could take them to? I wanted to take them to the person... yes, she knew plenty of people who came in the store begging for help because they lost their insurnace and the cheap A** company she works for refused to help those that went without... I also was unable to get anyones name for fear of law suits. Manager told me to bring them to HER personally and she would start her own stash to give out to people in need. I was so mad when she told me the company would not help anyone i called the owner of the store and ask for a return call... He did not call me but another big shot did... I told him of the problem with patients and why can't a million dollar company that he worked for chose not to help those in need? I think i shocked him because he stuttered for answers... His reply was they are not equipped to help.... I ask what happened to the ostomy nurses room that had a huge supply of ostomy supplies to help people. The nurse had retired and never replaced...... (i knew that)...... this jackA** told me they didnt feel the supplies were needed and sent back to the manufacturers... I said okay and got in car and drove to the store asking for Nick... He did come out into the store.... I took out a pouch i carry in my purse and held it up asking if he knew what it was? Yes he did. I ask if he wore one? NO and laughed..... by this time my blood was boiling.place the bag on to a flange i will give you and fill it with peanut butter and wear it for 1/2 hr then rinse it out in a public restroom then tell me you can't help people who are without... he said i am so sorry...... Sorry i said your a total jerk who has no idea about illness, you sit in a beautiful office and play games on your laptop. You drive a BMW and live on acres of land and ride horses on the weekend. Your a poor sample of a human being.... i turned and left.... about a hour lady the manager called and ask me what the heck happened????? I told her..... "i am so glad you had the guts to tell him all that".. "i dont think anyone has ever told that guy off, ever"... He went to her after i left and who i was (i bet he did).... i have not seen him since but i do know he still works there and the company still does not help plus they have not replaced the Ostomy nurse who retired due to the fact they cant afford it according to Mr. Bigshoot...... what a disgrace... I told him i knew of a stoma nurse who was willing to work there 2 days a week? They want $25.00 an hour he said and the company cant afford to pay that.. I ask what his income was? No reply....
What i wanted to say and got off on a ramp page thinking of what happened to me when i tried to help is ask a stoma nurse if she knows of patients who can use the supplies. Don't give them to a home nurse as they turn them in to the office they work out of then make money off the supplies... thats what i was told by a stoma nurse.... not sure it is true but thought i would mention it...
Now that i got myself mad again just thinking of that guy Nick i have to go for a walk on the treadmill... Sorry i blurted it all out but it just makes me so mad that companies are so selfish. Its all about $$$.
Have a happy day everyone and stay healthy,
Yes, we in the states pay for our supplies however your taxes are a lot higher than our's so perhaps that is why you get yours free. I dont' know which is better... I dont wait to see a Dr or have an operation like i heard other countries do.. The cancer hospital i go to hires a lot of Canadians. I have asked the nurses why they come across the bridge to work here and everyone has the same answer... YOUR INSURANCE... WE GET USA INSURANCE AND YOUR HEALTH PLAN IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN OURS.......