Hi -

Thanks for the help...what is the eakin seal? and where do you get that? I
use Convatec already, so switching to another style would be easy...you say
you go 7 days...that's with the barrier...right? and then you change the
closed end pouch when needed?

I've noticed everything seems to behave better for me in public than it does
at home, almost like my body knows when it needs to be more discreet?

And, most of my clothes are one to two sizes too big for me because I lost a
lot of weight in the hospital, so I just look like I have on baggy clothes
(because I do)

James :)
-----Original Message-----
From: anangelseyes [mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 11:25 PM
To: peopleswithostomy2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [peoples with ostomy2] Re: Question


Hi James

1. Relax

2. I recommend the closed end pouches - much easier and less messy.
Just keep some zip lock bags with you to dispose of the used pouch
in. I also empty the pouch before putting it in the baggie - less
chance of explosion. LOL

3. Relax

4. Definitely use the 2-piece system - easier on the skin - less
changing of complete barrier. I generall go 7 days - have gone as
long as 20. I also use the eakin seal under my barrier. I use the
ConvaTec Natura System.

5. Relax

I have no problems at work - in fact, I have to check occasionally
as I don't feel anything and sometimes the pouch can fill up and I'm
a bit lop-sided. LOL Not too noticeable for me though as I work in
a lab and can wear scrubs which generally fit looser than most
clothing.

Good luck and Be well.

Hope all are having a Great Week!!

Angel hugs

Tina

--- In peopleswithostomy2@yahoogroups.com, "netsurfergroup"
<garrisonclark@y...> wrote:
> Hi There -
>
> Could anyone and everyone who has any ideas please reply? I am
> about to start working again (hopefully) and need any and all tips
> on how to handle a colostomy in the workplace? For instance, I
> would like to be able to find a folding cup that I can keep in my
> pocket for when I need to rinse things out? And, I am going crazy
> trying to find out squeeze bottles like the one I got from the
> hospital...does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> OR...does anyone think closed end pouches are a better way to go?
> What do you think of the two-piece systems also? I notice that my
> regular pouch starts to come lose early into the 3rd day...which
> seems to mean I am changing things out totally very often...maybe
> that's just me...
>
> Anyway, if anyone has helpful suggestions, please feel free to
send
> them?
>
> Thanks
> James


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