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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy

Ostomy | Last Active: Mar 24 1:09pm | Replies (419)

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@dragonass

Hi @colleenyoung I have had an ostomy for 5 years. I play tennis 3-4 days per week and am quite active and shower most days. I use a one piece appliance and it previously lasted 5-6 days before it needed changing. Recently it needs changing after 3 days. I use a Sensura one piece convex # 15606. I have tried protective shields, barrier paste, and elastic barriers. What is the ‘normal’ time between appliance changes?

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@dragonass Wow, it seems like you’ve taken care of your ostomy quite well. Has anything changed that prompted you to ask this question? Is the skin around the site good, or getting red and irritated? If there is an ostomy nurse or clinic at the local hospital, I would suggest that you have everything looked at to ensure there are no problems. Let us know their suggestions!