COVEX WAFER AND EAKIN USERS!!!!

So I have been using the convex wafer now for about a week. The ostomy nurse said I don't need an eakin anymore, then I got a leak. So I figured since many of you use both I would try it. It is working pretty well for the most part. I have gone almost 3 days which is better than last weekend when I went through 3 changes!!!

Anyways, I am wondering if you put your eakin on first and then your wafer? or if you put your eakin on your wafer and then put it on? Does it matter much? I have been putting my eakin on, then the wafer and it sticks to my fingers so badly...I just want to try and maximize the time between changes. Its a chore to change, I don't mind that much but I think my skin does!!!

Any insight at all would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! This is a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. I think I am going to opt for reversal asap! Even if that means not teaching summer school:(...

Holly

I put my eakin seal on first and wrap it like a scarf where most of my leaks had happened.....some do the other way, but i feel more somfortable and the i hold for 15 seconds. I go 3-4 days, i could probably go longer....but i am meticulous clean. I am having eating issues, i hate output....they are sending me to a psychologist since i lost 23 -24 lbs sine i last saw my surgeon. i wish you the best.

lizzie

I put the eakin's ring on the wafer, before applying the wafer. I didn't put it around the entire opening, and where I had the most problems with leaks, I would roll the leftover eakins, into a mini snake, and put it there. Then spray the whole appliance with spray adhesive, with a piece of paper towel stuck in the opening, to prevent that from adhering where it shouldn't.

Hi Everyone
I just joined the site and am from the UK. I use Eakin seals called Cohesive Slims here. They come in ring formation and are quite sticky to touch, but much better than the pastes you can get. They come sandwiched between 2 circles of paper, shiny side inwards so the seal doesn't stick. I heat the seal between my thighs and then mould it so it is thinner. I remove the paper circles and mould it a bit more and make the centre hole bigger. I then place it directly to the back of my bag (or wafer) and having applied barrier (Cavilon spray) and let it dry, then place my bag over my stoma. This process works really well for me and I hope it helps others. I have mad a template for my stoma, so my bags fit quite well, but I guess this process may not be so successful if you have an irregular shaped stoma.

Ali

I apply the adapt ring (different brand than eakin, same concept) directly to the wafer, pinch both all around the wafer opening to make a nice tight seal, then apply to belly, attach pouch, and press it all for a couple of minutes to warm. Knock on wood, haven't had a leak since I switched to convex, and I get 6-7 days wear time.