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Posted 1/15/2016 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
So, three months after surgery (end ileo... not that it matters) , I've ramped up my exercise routine. I've had trouble with my flange curling up by my belly button. Now, with the sweat from the work out, that whole side wants to come off. I've tried taping it with water proof medical tape. No dice. Teflon belly. Not sure I have a question. .... maybe just venting. I have a couple of sure seal samples, but they're pretty big and will have to trim around my belly button, not leaving much skin contact to be useful. I use a hollister 2 piece. The coloplast doesn't last more than a weekend. Not sure how things are going to work with my bag sweating in my firefighter turnouts.
Posted 1/15/2016 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Have you looked at either an Ostomy Secret product or Stealth Belt?
Try calling Convatek for some samples - explain your situation .
Good luck
Posted 1/16/2016 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Having your stoma too close to your belly button can be a problem. An ostomy belt could help -- it's just an inch or so wide stretchy belt that holds down the wafer. Can be very effective (I can't wear one because I have a big lump by my old stoma site so it doesn't sit flat sigh).

Also have you tried the brava strips? They are stronger than the sure seals and might work even if you have to cut a bit.

Keep trying things and if you can talk to a nurse. A lot of leaking issues are solvable with persistence and trial and error.
Posted 1/16/2016 5:22 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies. I use the belt. I think it just sdds a little more support. Good thing is I get a pretty good seal with the wafer and the wax ring , so it doesn't leak. However the the outer flange becomes unstuck. Is a pain. Persistence will get the job done eventually. Not sure the stealth bag would do anything, because it is from skin sweating underneath the flange. Im not sold on them doing anything more than this belt. .. other than look nice. Anyway. I'll keep plugging away. .

Signed
Teflon belly
Posted 1/16/2016 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
what are you doing for skin prep, prior to sticking the flange on? I cut hairs, clean well with a damp cloth, dust with convatec powder, then spray liberally with cavilon. Let dry or blow dry, then stick flange. I sweat a lot too, no problems. Ran 10k thursday and still had 4 days weartime...If close to your belly button if you use hollister two piece with tape, you can trim the tape before applying. That might stop the start of the curling. Or apply a piece of 3M medipore tape over the area that tends to curl up. the medipore won't hurt your skin and you can use it continuously without skin issues

Matt

Post Edited (awesomeame) : 1/16/2016 8:12:28 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/16/2016 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
I guess everyones body is shaped a little differently, have you tried any other versions of medical grade tape? Maybe they're not all created equal!
Posted 1/16/2016 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
I also recommend cutting the flange before putting it on. This can sometimes prevent it from starting to curl up. You can also cut a slit where it goes over your belly button and I find that helps too.
Posted 1/17/2016 5:38 AM (GMT 0)
I have to shave my belly when I change the bag. And it grows back fairly quickly. I clean the area and dry it well before applying. Not sure what the powder and spray are for. I'll have to look it up. Thanks

I Just looked up the spray. It's just a barrier to protect from irritation. Don't see how that would help with sweating underneath the flange. I don't use any of that because I don't have any issue skin irritation.

Post Edited (firestopper) : 1/16/2016 10:44:44 PM (GMT-7)

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