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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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Over the years I have tried just about every pouch available and I agreed the Coloplast closure is the easiest to use.
Are you using the deep convex pouch. It works better for me than the regular convex.
Are you using a one piece or two piece. I found the one piece works better for me.
I use a wash bottle for cleaning. (See below. )
I don’t swim at all. Hate it. But I do shower with the pouch on. Just cover the vent with the tabs supplied with the pouches.

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Thank you for your reply. I do have the deep convex pouch. I like it better raised up off the stoma. I also found the water wash bottle on Amazon and like to do it frequently. I feel cleaner. I like the 2 piece and when my ostomy stops shrinking (I think it’s almost done after 4 weeks), I’ll order the precut bases. I haven’t had leakage since the first week. I’m taking Imodium once or twice a day to keep it from being runny.
My husband helps me with the changing it which is great that he’s cool with it and involved. I’m just gathering info on what works & doesn’t fit others that I can try. I would like to have a reversal but I’m reading the stories of reversals having obstructions and more surgeries. I see my surgeon 9/5. To talk about returning to work and a reversal. Thoughts?