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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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@fbt217

I have had an ileostomy since 2009. Things will get better for you.
I use the Coloplast deep convex pouch. It may help you to use a barrier strip on the bell button side.

It may be that another manufacturer's pouch would work better for you. It took me a while to get the best fit for me. Most manufacturers will send you free samples to try. Just go to the company websites.

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kadet | @kadet | Aug 25, 2023

Thank you. I too like the coloplast convex pouch. I was given a tip to turn the base a bit to move it away from the belly button and it worked along with the barrier strip. (I call them half moons). It is getting better, I’m at 4 weeks now.
I like the coloplast pouch with the Velcro foldable and the skin color pouch is nicer than the clear.
Have you tried the ostomy water bottle to clean the inside. I saw it on Amazon and I got it. I read posts saying how they love the clean feeling. I really like it.
Do you swim in the pool or ocean?
Thx

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