The Eakin Seal is made by ConvaTec and is placed directly around the
stoma under the barrier. It is used in place of stomahesive paste
and helps keep skin from becoming raw from any seeping of waste. It
also helps if there are any indentations or strange shaping of the
skin around the stoma to help the barrier fit better.

Yes - I wear the barrier about 7 days and since I have an Ileostomy,
I change pouches anywhere from 4 to 7 times a day. It depends on
what I consume. Veggies/fruits, pasta go through my system faster
and more waste comes out - meats - less waste and slower output. I
use tissue and a Q-tip to clean around the inside of the barrier and
directly around the stoma.

One reason you may only get about three days wear time is the water -
it will tend to break down the barrier seal. I had that when I
used a drainable pouch and cleaned it out with water. Since I went
to the closed end pouch, I have better wear time, less mess, quicker
bathroom times, etc.

What kind of work do you do and where do you live? How long ago did
you have your surgery?

You can email me direct also at Af12dlite@...

Angel hugs

Tina


--- In peopleswithostomy2@yahoogroups.com, "James G. Barnes"
<jgbarnes@g...> wrote:
> 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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