Thanks! I will check out the site. It looks like one-piece systems are less expensive than two-piece. Also, I am going to try waterproof surgical tape instead of Sure Seals - if that works it will be...
Okay, so I had a sample Generex that I happened to remember was in my other samples. I put it on last night, and it started leaking at work today right after lunch. Surely there is a decently priced...
OK, so I got a job that I really like, but the health insurance really sucks. Ostomy supplies are covered after a [i]$3500 deductible. So, my question is, where can I get good ostomy supplies for...
A tank top around my belly works as well as any of the belts that I have tried. It's much cheaper, too....
I've been WeirdBeard online for a long time. I comes from a disc jockey I liked as a kid....
I use the S&N spray. I spray it on, and immediately turn the hairdryer on it. This evaporates the alcohol quickly, which is what stings. When I have broken skin, I will use Neem Creme as well. Just a...
I haven't tried cutting the roll in half. :idea:...
Yup, I do the select-a-size....
My stoma is kind of high up - belly button level - and on my right. I tend to wear the bag outside of my underwear. I usually wear briefs. The underwear waistband kind of squeezes the bag in half and...
I can get the wafer off my skin okay if I go slowly - it's not hard to get it off. As far as residue, I don't seem to have any with the spray. With the cotton ball, there was only the discoloration....
Before I found the spray, I applied it with a cotton ball. The benzion that I used with the cotton ball would leave a light yellowish brown color on my skin. The spray is completely clear. I usually...
I honestly don't know the answer to that. My guess would be to put the benzion on last - but that is your call. Just make sure everything is dry before putting on the wafer....
I don't think it is in the catalog. I searched for it on their website. The link is...
It's okay if you get some of the tincture of benzion on your stoma. It will not stick to the stoma. No worries. I get it on mine all the time. Be warned that if you have some raw skin, it is going to...
Try the Marlen Ultramax lightly convex 1-piece. Much more flexible. They will send a sample if you call them. Marlen: 216.292.7060 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM EST (Monday – Friday) or...
I have been able to use the SureSeals again since I started spraying the area with Tincture of Benzion. Before that, they itched way too bad. Also, I have recently discovered that I do better if I...
Dan, The number on the bottle is #407000. Edgepark Numbers are: Item #: 54407000 Manufacturer: Smith & Nephew (54) HCPC: A4369 The one you listed is just their regular skin prep....
Halls Mentho-Lyptus cough drops. They work better than the packets from Hollister and you can easily put them in your pocket. Also, you might consider chlorophyll supplements - they deodorize from...
Yes, ha ha, I am a man last time I checked. And yes, I have had great success with the Smith & Nephew tincture of benzoin spray. I got it from Edgepark. It helps keep my skin clear and it helps the...
I am away for the holidays, so I didn't see this until now. Christine, I am glad you have found something that works for you....
I much prefer the Flex to the Click. If you don't get the Click just right, it pops off. Also, the Flex seems to be less itchy. I thought it was bad luck to walk under a ladder, not climb on it... :)...
I have skin problems and use the Coloplast Sensura Flex with convex wafer. It is what the Coloplast rep recommended for sensitive skin. (Your WOC nurse was incorrect.) It works great for me. The only...
Hi Dan, Yes, I spray the entire area that the wafer covers. It is the only thing that I found that keeps it from itching. -Eric...
It never did hurt - I just wanted to throw up all the time. I felt queezy. Things are returning to normal now. I guess it passed. Ah, I wish I had a hot tub - that would be nice. I do have a pretty...
Uh, let's see. 7/8" = 14/16" and 3/4" = 12/16" So the the seal is 13/16" and your stoma is 14/16 and the current wafer is 12/16" So it looks like 3/4" would be too small for you. Or did I miss...
Drat! I ate too much and ended up cramping and throwing up. It did not help that I ate pecan pie, either. It is several days later and my output is still very liquid and green. What does it mean when...
Cold water works better than hot water for getting bits of Eakin seals off of the tub floor - but it is still a hassle. Dan, have you considered using a convex wafer? That is what I have been using...
I currently use: Coloplast SenSura Convex Light Barrier with precut 1" opening 11313 Coloplast SenSura EasiClose Wide Outlet Drainable Pouch 11515 Coloplast Ostomy Belt 0421 Smith & Nephew Tincture...
The filter problem is common. The only ostomy product with a decent filter is Hollister. However, they have had some quality control problems lately. So after a brief flirtation with Marlen, I now...
Gosh Pam, is that where it is now? Or are you reconnected? Summer, do you think I could disguise my pouch as part of the bagpipes? lol...
So far overalls work the best of any clothing that I have tried. Maybe a kilt would work if I used the right pouch cover lol....
No, I never do them 24 hours in advance and they work fine. Sometimes it is no more than 10 minutes. To make the hole, I use a pair of cuticle scissors and cut from the inside. If you don't cut the...
You could give them to your ostomy nurse, who could then give them to someone in need. My ostomy nurse did that, I know....
I'm doing Celexa and Wellbutrin. So I am on 2 anti-depressants. When I first started the Celexa, the first couple of weeks were weird and I felt out of sorts, then it kicked in and I felt a lot...
I am thinking of trying Ile-Sorb. It is a little packet that you drop into the pouch that turns liquid poop into a gel. Hopefully before the poop can get to the filter. I'll see if I can get some...
How do you use it? Under the wafer? Will the wafer stick to it?...
You may want to get some samples from Marlen as well. http://www.marlenmfg.com/ I am wearing their one piece UltraMax and really like it. Everything else made me itch too much. -Eric...
Okay, the Marlen pouches are a mixed bag. (Pun intended.) The Gemini 2-piece did not work very well for me. I could not get the bag to stick properly to the wafer. This may have been my fault - I was...
Thanks for keeping us up to date on this....
Thanks Ron. I think I might be able to manage the one made from a pipe cap. I don't trust my self with a torch and plexiglass. I'm not that much of a handyman. :) Thanks for the ideas....
I am wearing suspenders a lot and overalls when I can. My ileo is above the level of my navel. The nurse and surgeon took a long time locating the spot they thought would work the best. The surgeon...
NASCARon, please share what you have made. It would be a big help to me and others. Thanks!...
Koolostomy makes a shower pouch cover. Their website is here: http://www.koolostomy.com/index.php It's a bit pricey, IMHO....
Mine is above the belt line, too. I have the same problem as the others. I keep thinking that there ought to be an invention that would go around the top of the bag to keep it from being squished....
I was on 60mg and tapered to 40mg just before surgery. I have a permanent ileostomy and really like it. It's great to not be sick anymore. :)...
It's been three months since my ileo. I am very happy with it. However, I keep itching - all over. I finally found a pouch system that doesn't itch - Marlen, but the rest of me still itches. So has...
I had my ileo about 3 months ago. I am eating pizza, burritos, Indian food, Italian food, Mexican food, fast food, salads and pretty much whatever I want. I have occasional gas. There are pouches out...
I have some samples from Marlen that look pretty nice. It is their Gemini 2 piece system. Has anyone tried this? I think I am going to try it out on the next change. It uses an adhesive to stick the...
Hi! Yes, it is overwhelming at first, but it gets easier. I suggest that you go to Edgepark's website and request a catalog for starters. Next, call the manufacturers that are listed in the catalog....
I have heard nurses refer to it as "pink tape". You can find it at almost any medical supply house. I am using the one inch wide all the way around. It's only been on for about 8 hours, but so far,...