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George S.

George is a retired supermarket manager and enjoys staying active and visiting his adult children. 10 years ago, he had an emergency ostomy surgery for colitis. Since then, he has relied on specialized ostomy supplies to use the bathroom every day. He recently transitioned to Medicare after retiring

These supplies aren’t optional — we rely on them every single day. If access is disrupted, even briefly, it has an immediate impact on someone’s ability to function. That’s why it’s so important that any changes to the system protect access from the very beginning.
George S. Ostomy Patient