One Peice, two piece, red piece, blue piece

Hi, I am new here. I have had my ostomy surgery for two months now. After reading several of the posts I feel at home. Constant crying, clothes don't fit the same, feel butvhered and depressed. One of my questions is: I am very small: 80 pounds and under five feet. This bag is HUGE and enters a room long before I do. I wrap it up with an ace bandage and that works ok, but I have sensitive skin and it breaks out in hot weather. And I have a real reaction to the adhesive. I try No-Sting, which helps a bit and I have a nasty rash. It is a 2 piece by Hollister. Also is a one piece system as bulging as a two piece system? I do like the option of 'burping' it because of the gas. What in your opinions are the lowest profile out there???? I do see my ET nurse soon, but need to order soon. Just depressed about the whole thing. I had rectal cancer and they cut a lot on my backside, but my skin was terribly fried from radiation that the stictches didn't hold. My surgeon (Who I will call Ms. Coldfish) said I would have to wait for it to heal from the inside out, which could take up to 6 months! Gosh, I'd like a sex live before then! (I'd also like to find some pretty belts and undies to fit, but all of them are run way to big for my size. I am on Ativan, but think I need to see a therapist.

I empathize with your plight completely! Love your subject title. I received a catalog from a company called Edgepark which has all the companies products that you can browse through....they even have prices, ooooh bonus. I was overwhelmed by the options we have to choose from so I just started calling 1-800 #'s and asking for free products--they are more than happy to give them out on the chance that you will choose their company for life.

Today, I am personally sampling the Hollister one piece system. I like it's low profile, but the top stickie rubs on my waist band and is curling up, pretty soon, I'm going to have to change it before contents start spilling out.

If you find a perfect fit, please do post again.

I did see the ET nurse today. She told me that companies will indeed amail you free samples. Edgepark is where I have been ordering my supplies so far so I called them and they are sending me free samples of 3 different systems, so that's nice. ETs.... if you have a good one WHAT would you do without them?

They also make pouches and wafers for children,they are smaller.

Badbaggirl
I have run the gammet of trials and errors and I am also not a big girl. Sex, OH YEA! that is not a problem, I have found many ways around that. Another poster suggested the Hollister line with the cloth covers and I will vouch for them. I use Hollister 14602 wafer and Hollister 18122 pouch. Call information for an 800 # or ask your ET for it for Byram Healthcare. They will provide a catalog for you with products from all companies and including everything from pouches to odor drops. they will also bill your insurance and ship to your door in a timely fashion.
When I had my first ostomy in the mid 80's I did not want to join a group but I did want to talk to another patient my own age for those private questions. The ostomy association gave me the number of someone and on my own time I phoned her. That was the best thing I did. I got a lot of good advice.
I will tell you that finding underwear that works is not the easiest thing. I buy lots and end up disgarding them. But rather than using an ace bandage (as my re-tired doctor uncle does) I fold the bottom of my pouch and place it in my underwear. Then I don't have that "pulling" feeling and I feel secure and free of the possibility of my pouch coming off.
SEX???? Try a tube top! You can fold it under your pouch holding it in place! I'd be happy to answer any personal questions you might have! Keep your chin up! Better days are ahead!