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Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
Ostomy | Last Active: Mar 24 1:09pm | Replies (419)Comment receiving replies
Hi @becsbuddy thanks. Yes my skin around my stoma is getting red & irritated and instead of blasting 5-7 days my appliance needs to be changed every 3-4 days. I have worked with the Mayo Clinic ostomy nurse but when they attach the bag it lasts less than 3 days. I am not obese, I only weigh 135 pounds and am 5’ 7”. I am interested in hearing about new appliances, barrier strips, paste, etc. Also, what is the expected time for an appliance to last for active people?
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@dragonass Thanks for replying. The appliance stays on different times for each person, so I really can’t say. I would say, though, that you might want to have the skin around your ostomy looked at. You sure don’t want the skin to get bad! . Check with the United Ostomy Association for a support group in your area. They would be the best folks to know all about different appliances. The association also has a Facebook page. And let me know if your skin is OK.