Unfortunately, my average is probably 2 days. Sometimes I get more, but all my one day (due to leaks) brings the average down. 🙁 If you figure out the trick, let me know. 

Posted by: @kirsten

↑

My homecare nurse is always so alarmed that I can't get at least 5 and preferably 7 days with each wafer and bag.

Consider this: In some countries, it's pretty standard to replace appliances daily, and "regular wear" appliances aren't really designed or expected to last more than a few days.

I generally get 4-5 days with an extended wear 2pc before things go downhill; over 7 days with a 1pc.

For skin health, it's probably better to change your appliance more often than keep it on too long.

But most of the time, many people will keep them on for as long as possible, only because cost is a factor. 

This is unfortunate.

You don't tend to find anyone *trying* to get long wear time in countries were supplies are provided at no cost.

I second what Eric has said, Good skin is my aim rather than long time wear. I am lucky enough to get my appliances free. When I know many don’t I makes me feel guilty 

GM Kristen

I used to go 4 to 5 days but sometimes skin would get some and some leaks of course in the middle of the night . I now do 2 to 3 days and have better luck with skin and leaks . I think it depends on what works best for you . BTW I also use a 2 peice (Hollister) . 

Good luck 

Kirsten, I agree with everything already said. I have a colostomy, and I generally change my appliance every 4 to 5 days; more frequently when my output is more liquid than solid, or when I’m swimming regularly. I don’t think there’s a “norm” for this. Liquid output will degrade the appliance faster than solid output will. The key question, as mentioned above, is what is happening to your skin? That should drive your appliance changes more than anyone else’s presupposed schedule.

Laurie

Usually three days - I have occasionally made it to four, but not often; by day four the Cera ring and the adhesive on the plate have really deteriorated and I don’t want to risk leaks or irritating my skin.

Posted by: @john68

↑

Good skin is my aim rather than long time wear.

I wish this was said more often! Wear time isn't a competition, and skin health is ultimately what determines whether you're wearing your appliance too long or not.

I recall having someone tell me (I believe in a YouTube comment) that I was "doing it wrong", since they were able to get something like 2-4 weeks wear time from their appliance, while I was "only" getting a week. 🙄 🤣

using hollister two piece and I normally get 3 or 4 days from the base plate , as soon as I feel any irritation I change it asap , have no  limit on supplies here in Ireland and don't empty bag , just replace it , much easier with the arthritis in my hands ,

 I use eakin seals which help a lot , had a colonoscopy/stoma check last week and my GI even remarked how good my skin around the stoma is (felt really proud) , told the stoma nurse about this site and how it had made such a difference to my quality of life , take a bow Eric ,

I use trio pearls and convatec diamonds in the pouch and they really help with liquid output and odour control and this helps with the corrosive effect on your skin in my opinion 

Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback. I get supplies through home care and I feel really fortunate that I don't have to pay out of pocket for them. I have found that feeling any sensation from irrigation is key to knowing when to change the wafer. I'm very sensitive to adhesives, but I think I have a combination that's working. I haven't had any new pain this week and the skin is slowly healing. I hate wearing the belt, but it really seems to help and I'm getting used to it. 

Progress!!