Wafer

Hello all,

  I am 23 years old and am going on three years of having an ileostomy due to Crohn's disease. I was scheduled to get a reversal in January but cancelled because of fear that I would probably get sick again and life is good with the bag. I am a very active person who plays flag football, soccer, and any other sport that my gaurd can protect me against getting hurt. I was wondering though if anyone knew of any wafers that are good for active people like me. I am currently using one from Hollister that when I do any activity such as running or playing a sport I usually have to change it within a day or two after. I was wondering if anyone knew of a wafer that doe not wear as easy?

I am active and find the Coloplast Assura Extended Wear gives me 6-7 days wear time. I also use a Sure Seal with every change. I haven't had a problem with running 20 +/- miles a week with one wafer:)

What is the "sure seal" that so many of you talk about? I am still fairly new to this world, 3 months today.

david in sc

I love the sure seals...they are a clear thin covering for your flange. Today I took a shower took off the bag not the flange and it was great. the only thing is not many companies carry them. Trixiemom

its one company that sells them, its not like hollister or convatec have their own version. And they are the super best thing ever!