I had a similar leakage issue. I had a roll... indent. .. from my belly button to my stoma. Not only did I use the moldable wax ring I had to roll a small chunk of the ring to fill the indent before...
I'm a 47 year old male. I'm a therapist/firefighter (how's that for a combination). I worked 21 years with child and family services. My first bout with ulcerative colitis was five years ago. It came...
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...
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...
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...
Thanks for the kind words. I've tried the coloplast bags.They are good for about a weekend But I think I have a teflon belly that makes it Not want to stick for very long. Otherwise I wroquite like...
My ileostomy surgery was October 2. They we re reluctant to release me because my output was so high and very liquid. I had several accidents through the night because of it. Not that I was counting...
Great discussion. I'm new to having an ostomy bag and know that I have the j-pouch option down the road. I'm a glass half empty kind of guy. Both the bag and the pouch have their fair share of issues...
I'm glad this forum exists. I'm equally glad this post is here. I had my surgery in october so have been with the bag 3 months now. Surprisingly I think I'm acting my new reality. Just spent a week...
First time posting on here. New ostomy guy. I use the hollister bag and have two of the elastic belts. They. . Like the bags... aren't pretty but they work. I had heavy flow following surgery but it...