adapt barrier rings

RITAS--I used the Adapt ring a couple time, but I prefer the Eakin Seal...

They're used the same way (or, multitude of ways).  I mould mine to the size I need, which is actually smaller than the way it comes, and center it on my wafer.  Apply the wafer and pouch and away I go!!

Now, with that in mind, some people cut them, some apply to their skin and some just use a small portion to fill in low spots.

They don't leave the residue that the Eakin Seal does, but I get better protection from the Eakin.  My stoma is small and is VERY animated when active.  The seal gives me a good 4 days wear time and I am an active person who is aways outside no matter the weather!  Many on here get 7 days with it. 

I think either brand is easier to use than paste...no set up time...but its an individual thing!  Good Luck trying them out:)

Thanx, I just recieved my shipment so I'm going to try it tomorrow. I hope it gives me longer than 3 days wear time.

I but mine on the skin --- I put mine on the skin first I am a Kentuckian Duh!!!!

I don't use anything but soap and water...I used to use remover/skin prep but I find that my skin is happier without it...If I have an irritation I'll use a little stoma powder but that's it:)

Good luck tomorrow!!

I've been experimenting with rings and paste. i like the rings for wear time too, but I find the ring residue really hard to get off. I think it's irritating to my skin too. So I went back to the paste.

I too am an Eakin Seals user. But I cut small strips of the seals and use it around the stoma, as you would the paste. Because they are expensive, I found this way to be cost effective and still give me 7 days wear time. Yes, you are right about the residue. I use a very mild adhesive remover before the soap and water step. I have had no problems with this method. BTW, the Eakin seals come in small disk shapes and pretty large disk shapes. I get the large ones and cut strips off of those. The large ones are cheaper if you are using them like I do.

So, how'd it go RITAS?