That is a great tip for a leaky filter. May I ask how long it takes till your filter does start to leak like that?  Also, if it leaks that much requiring an absorbent pad, have you contacted the company about it? Perhaps you have a batch with a flaw of some kind?? I have very watery output & mine may show a wee bit of colour stain but if it leaks enough to wet my clothing or bedding, I do change it. I tend to wear my pouch 3 to 5 days depending. I know many folks are limited in the amount they can use & I'm hoping this is not the case.

Michelle Shingleton....

Martin Reynolds... 

Feel free to start a new forum & introduce yourselves & share your stories. Its always nice to get to know our  newbies here.

maybe if you can tell us more about your tummy and scar placement, it might help. When  new our skin has so much adjusting to do it can be very difficult to deal with. Other then leaks, we need  more info to try and suggest different things for you. Ileistomy or Colostomy? When was your surgery? Swelling can cause issues to until it goes down. Are you measuring you stoma hole correctly? Cutting a hole too big or too small can cause issues also. 

Soaps, shampoos, conditioners can cause leak  issues. You will become your own detective, don't worry, things will improve. Trying different pouches can help. I believe this is where a stoma nurse comes in too. She may be able to give a couple samples at a time to get you going. If she does not offer, go right ahead and ask. They are donated to them thru the companies making pouches! Check with the companies web sites to look at different pouches. Ask for samples of what you want to try. Avoid any skin conditioning soaps & shampoos & lotions   in the pouch area too.  Sensitive or tough skin? Your activities and so forth can all be clues. You can wear your pouch in the bath and shower.  Too long a bath may  cause tapes to soften & require a change after. I shower mostly, but before changing a pouch I will take a long hot bath & change it afterwards. 

Try and hang in there you will conquer this mountain too! Pay close attention to your skin cleansing routine and use a  Barrier wipe or spray to help protect the skin. Dry area thoroughly, Fanning it. Measure your stoma every change.  If you need more graphs from pouch company just call & ask for a wad of them. While talking to them also ask Hollisrer for a sample of M9 liquid deaoderant and stoma powder, or whatever  they carry you want to try.  Ask Coloplast  for C shaped tape samples also. These made a huge difference in security for me. I will watch for your replies and those who can help or have a suggestions will get back to you.                              All the best.....

Linda