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Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge
Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Nov 20 9:39am | Replies (111)Comment receiving replies
I've never replied here so I expect this won't send. My "breakouts" have been in the barrier ring (putty ring, gummy ring, whatever), most often at the 3 o'clock position. Too often, I can't make a pouch last 3 days without it getting stinky. Can I ever hope to sit among an indoor audience (like at a play or concert) again? Oh, yes yes, say the Mayo people. Or play sports? Their response is just as cheerful. Meanwhile, I can't do moderate, easy chainsaw work around our place without "busting" another pouch barrier ring. (My next birthday I'll be 80; does that sound like I'm exerting a whole lot?) When this whole rig depends upon an adhesive... well, it works poorly on me. Some ostomy accessory might help, but I don't know what that would be. Well, let's all "hang in there." We don't have much choice. -- Bruce T., Wisconsin
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I never could get the rings to work, so quit using them. I used a one-piece bag, and all bags are not created equal. Surprisingly the most effective bag I found was on Amazon, when I needed some bags delivered in a day:
One Piece Ostomy Bag Ostomy Supplies, 15 mm-60 mm Cut to Fit Drainable Pouches with Closure for Ileostomy Stoma Care. Visit the Heagimed Store. For skin problems I found that powder worked the best for me. Good luck.
My husband is 83 and has has been using Coloplast pouches for over a year. I change it every 4 days. The Ostomy nurse changed his barrier ring to a thinner one which has resulted in no leakage at all. When that pouch is on, it's really on. The elastic belt that is affixed to to the 1 piece pouch keeps it firmly in place. No gravity pull on the pouch. Coloplast customer service are always happy to help with questions. I have called them and I'm very impressed with their help. I hope you can resolve your pouch problems as it is bad enough to have to use a pouch without more grief. Good luck.
When I am going to do anything with any kind of heavy lifting or stress on my ostomy, I wear an ostomy support belt I bought on Amazon. It holds my stoma with support and yet allows it to stay free of the compression. I have had my ostomy sense 4-18-2017, I have a hernia because I was not aware of the hernia problem in the beginning and did not have the proper support for an ostomy and ended up with a hernia. I absolutely think this ostomy support belt is very necessary.
this is what it is called...(Men Or Women Medical Ostomy Belt Ostomy Hernia Support Belt Abdominal Stoma Binder Brace Abdomen Band Stoma Support (Hole 3.14") for Colostomy Patients)
I use Skintac liquid adhesive by Torbot… it’s the best thing since sliced bread when it comes to adhesion!
I dip a couple Q-tips in it and apply it around the entire area around my stoma, wherever the appliance is going to be, air dry it for about 15 seconds,and then put the appliance on. It’s the best stuff ever.
I too use the brava rings… I use the thin ones, and I put it on the sticky skin side of the wafer… I don’t try and put it around the stoma itself.
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Sorry to read of your plight, Bruce. Perhaps you could say what brand and type of appliance you are using. And how long you've had your ostomy. Lots of folks have problems of leakage when they start out. I sure did but the home care nurses helped me to figure out what I needed. And do you have a stoma clinic in your vicinity ( I don't) or home care visiting nurses? And Happy Birthday ahead of time. I just turned 84.
I use for my adhesive SkinTac Wipes, made by the Torbot Group, RI. I buy it from my small local pharmacy (and I live in Canada). It's very strong although if you have abrasions or skin problems it can sting at first
And it doesn't have to smell. There are all kinds of pouch deodorants out there. And it probably has to do with your diet. I've never had a problem with smell...but then I eat pretty much like a vegetarian. Maybe on the nights you are attending a concert you could eat a big salad??? Might work.