Eakin Seals FAQ's

Thanks for sharing. I still don't get the whole thing and how it works. I'm just studying up on the different kinds. Not sure what we get in Canada.

I looked at their website earlier this week.
http://www.eakin.eu/template.asp?pid=245&area=1
At this link there is some videos on the products they do. It really shows what they do and how to apply them.
I am waiting for my samples at the moment and hope they are as good as I think they will be!!

Elli,

You may need to cut your own wafer holes according to your own template.  I have never used the precut ones.. I just don't have enough confidence that someone else will do it like I need it.

Re: ES --  you can stick them to the back of the wafer, then apply the wafer to the skin.   That is how I do it.  If your skin is weepy, you will not get a good seal.  You may need to try the stomahesive powder in addition to the ES.  Are you familiar with that?  The goal is to stop the skin from getting irritated from the contents of the bag BUT we have to get you a GOOD seal too.   They go hand in hand.   Have you used the powder?  It helps to heal irritated skin and you can apply the wafer overtop of it.  I haven't used it for years, but others on here do and I'm sure will have hints for you.

 

Hang in There ... you are doing really good.

Some of the emotions are still effects from the surgery, and getting an ostomy and then taking care of it, crossing your fingers each time you change that you don't have a leak, YeH I was a nervous wreck when I was in your shoes.   It is quite normal.  You will feel better when you are in more control of things and get that "right" fit and combination and then go several days without any leaks or discomfort.  So, the only thing I can say is to keep 'fighting' and keep a positive attitude.   You really are doing very well and asking great questions.

 

Hi Everyone
I live in th UK and just joined the site as needing some info on IRA. I had an ileo in December, and saw your posting regarding Eakin Seals. I use Eakin seals called Cohesive Slims and they are brilliant! They sved my skin when I had ulcerated burns and couldn't manage without them!

Personally, I heat them slightly so they become more pliable, I then leave the protective white circles on and flatten them, then remove the paper and pull them to make the centre hole bigger. I then apply directly to the back of my bag (not pre cut) and then use the protective paper (shiny side!) to flatten and secure to the bag. Having applied a barrier to my skin, I then apply the bag! Sometimes you get a bit of seeping under the edge of the seal, so you can get a bit sore immediately around the stoma, but they have saved me! I swear by them and would not consider changing them! I use Pelican bags which are fairly comfy too, and I belive these are also an Eakin product.

Hope this helps some people?

Elli,

Here is what I do ...  Since I only use strips (about 1/4" wide or so) of the ES that I actually cut from the ES wafer, I place then around the wafer hole where the stoma goes and actually press (massage) it briefly so that it extends beyond the hole opening which actually makes a little tighter fit for the stoma.  SInce this is the point where breakdown will occur first, I get the best seal doing it this way.  In fact, I even slightly wrap the edges of the ES to the front side of the wafer thru the hole opening.  DOes that make sense?  Let me know if it doesn't and I will try to explain it better.

Hi

Yes I was using the whole seal..!!

I will be changing later on tonight and I have a couple of ideas to try this time and see how I far.  As well as sticking the seal to the bag, I am also going to try wrapping the seal round the stoma instead of sliding it over and through the stoma.

I think your right, everyone has their own little ways of doing things.

Hoping the tighter self cut bags will also cut out a lot of the problem of output getting under the seal.  Its a learning curve I gotta go through I guess.

Thanks for your thoughts :)