Skin problem and blow outs on bag edge

Posted by lrandall51 @lrandall51, Mar 6 11:48am

I am almost 6 months out of surgery. I have a rash around the stomach area where bag adheres to skin. Any suggestions?
Also. My stool seems to collect at the stoma and eventually pushes thru the seal of the bag. Any suggestions? I started using the lubricant and it seems to help. Trying to firm up stool as well. Thank you

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piki | @piki | Nov 17 6:43am

In reply to @harrison221 "@kenc what is the name of the sticky wipe you use. It might be something I..." + (show)

@harrison221 Skin Tac is the name of the sticky wipe I use and trust me, it's incredibly sticky.

kenc | @kenc | Nov 17 9:36am

In reply to @harrison221 "@kenc what is the name of the sticky wipe you use. It might be something I..." + (show)

@harrison221 Skin Tac Wipe

pez01 | @pez01 | Nov 18 8:00am

I buy the skin tac in a bottle that has its own applicator So I never really get it on my hands and its less expensive I do carry the wipes with me in case i need a change while out

lrandall51 | @lrandall51 | Nov 18 11:00am

In reply to @piki "@harrison221 Skin Tac is the name of the sticky wipe I use and trust me, it's..." + (show)

@piki I do use the skin tac liquid. Will check out the wipes. Handy for my “to go” pack…thanks!

dennis287 | @dennis287 | Nov 19 5:00am

As a 12 yr ileostomy patient, I've found it's generally caused by improper wafers vs skin barrier products. Do you have a colostomy or an Ileostomy ??
Is your stoma protruding, flush or recessed ??
A protruding ostomy is absolutely the easiest to take care of, but there are products that work for the flush or recessed type.
I recommend seeing an ostomy professional if your having that much skin rash, as if you don't take care of it, the damage will just continue and become a major problem.
I guess I've been lucky, after trying a couple different products and found the one that works. After all these years, I have no skin irritation or damage.
Also,, how often are you changing the the bag ???
You are allowed 20 a month, so I change mine every 2 days.
No matter what you use, they will always start to seep after after a couple days. Changing them often is necessary to keep healthy skin.

piki | @piki | Nov 19 7:24am

In reply to @pez01 "I buy the skin tac in a bottle that has its own applicator So I never..." + (show)

@pez01
Where do you get Skin Tac in a bottle, please? I had no idea that it came in a bottle.

piki | @piki | Nov 19 7:45am

In reply to @dennis287 "As a 12 yr ileostomy patient, I've found it's generally caused by improper wafers vs skin..." + (show)

@dennis287
We obviously don't live in the same region, as I have to pay for all my ostomy supplies...and they are costly. Because I live in Ontario Canada, I receive a twice yearly grant from the government to help pay for ostomy-related items, but not all Canadian provinces have this arrangement.

pez01 | @pez01 | Nov 19 8:02am

I got it on Amazon They had two sizes at the time I bought it

lrandall51 | @lrandall51 | Nov 19 9:11am

The liquid is so easy to use. I like think my pouch sticks better
Laurie

lrandall51 | @lrandall51 | Nov 19 9:16am

In reply to @dennis287 "As a 12 yr ileostomy patient, I've found it's generally caused by improper wafers vs skin..." + (show)

@dennis287 thanks for the advice. I have an colostomy and it’s weird. Typically flush my body pops out at times. I call it my turtle head. I cut my pouches as close to that as possible. I don’t always have a rash but I watch it and change the pouch to avoid problems. Always learning. My supplies are partially covered by my insurance…
Best
Laurie

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