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What do you mean the moldable ring was too high? Do you mean it was too thick? Also when you talk about cutting the Coloplast in half are you doing this to make it thinner? Don't understand why you would cut in half etc. I will try to get a sample 8815 to try later. My Stoma is 1".
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I succesfully cut my first moldable ring - although it wasn't pretty, it was thinner. Today is day #2 and the pouch has not failed.
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It was too thick - making it higher. (thicker) By cutting the Coloplast in half you then remold it to the size of the stoma so it will fit the stoma and will be thinner . Another benny if you have some on hand, you get more mileage as one will be used for two uses. I forgot another important thing apparently you must use the belt - it attached to the pouch and keeps it in one place - stable. I haven't had to replace any emergency breaks since I followed this advice. Am going to Ostomy clinic tomorrow so if I get any additional advice, I'll pass it along.