Can weight gain cause the Urostomy to leak?

Posted by msrollo1960 @msrollo1960, Mar 31 3:21pm

Is it possible for the cause of an urostomy to leak by gaining weight. About 10 pounds

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katey122 | @katey122 | Mar 31 5:09pm

Absolutely. The weight gain changes the curve of your stomach. I gained weight and was having a terrible time with leaks. You my need to change to a new pouching system or try some wax rings to level the surface. Get in touch with an Ostomy nurse.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 5 5:27pm

Welcome, @msrollo1960. I hope you saw the helpful post from @katey122. Here's another related discussion that may interest you:
- Ileostomy leaks and skin care
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ileostomy-leaks-and-skin-care/

Were you able to talk to your ostomy nurse about the weight gain and possibly needing new slutions for the leak?

Chuck | @chucklesg | Apr 6 1:31pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome, @msrollo1960. I hope you saw the helpful post from @katey122. Here's another related discussion that..." + (show)

When I had many leaks over a period of time, working with the representative from Comfort Medical, he suggested I change my one piece convex pouching system with Coloplast, to a deep convex pouching, and this has made a big difference for me.