--- In peopleswithostomy2@yahoogroups.com, "Mike"
<michaelaugsburger@...> wrote:
>
> I've got a question ! can anyone answer this for me …. Can you
keep the
> same pouch on for more then 2 or 3 days with out leakage if so how
do
> you get a good seal with the wafer? And doe's anyone have a
problem
> with the stoma getting irritated or expanding at times because
I've had
> to go from a 1 inch back to a 1 ¼ inch. Can anyone help?
>
I once had the same problem as you so I switched brands. I use
hollister cut to fit flat pouches(if your tummy is round and your
stoma sicks out). I use the ones with the flextend barrier which
stay on about a week for me. I also use the adapt barrier
rings,which protect peristomal skin from irritaion. Make sure the
opening isn't too large around the stoma or too snug(so that it cuts
into the stoma and causes damage) For a flat tummy with a flush or
protracted stoma use convex pouches. Either precut or cut to fit
will work. Hope this helps!!!