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Drypro

Chelly — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:05:24 +0000

Hi, this is for Eric. I'd like to ask you if you would be able to try this or have you in the past and of so was ot really waterproof?

https://www.dryprousa.com/collections/ostomy

Convatec Esenta Lubricating Deodorant Spray

Fred — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:24:22 +0000

HELLO,

Trying to find review or information about Convatec's Esenta Lubricating Deodorant Spray. Has anyone tried this product?

Horizontal Pouching

keenans@charter.net — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:16:46 +0000

How about an on-line petition urging companies to offer a pouch specifically designed to be worn horizontally . I'm convinced that it the way to go. Im sure you have a large enough following to get someone's attention.

Hernia/Ostomy belt experiences, comments and reviews

Yvan Charbonneau — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:09:14 +0000

I have a 60 mm hole Flat Panel Support Belt from Nu-Hope. My stoma bag is 57mm and I find that this fits my appliance perfectly. Although originally I was excited to finally receive mine as it took 6 weeks to arrive. I love the support it offeres to my prolapsed or herniated stoma (not one doctor can agree on the term!) but after a month I have had a few annoyances and irritations (physical and emotional!) . Curious to see if other have had the same or maybe have tips. I

1- who came with the idea of white for a hernia belt with all the potential issues that can occur with our appliances? Considering it’s my first complaint about it it’s really not the end of the world it’s just annoying as I try best best to keep it white and it is difficult to do so as you need to be careful on how you wash it. But I have figured out tricks! If you have stains use a stain remover previous to soaking (I use a cat stain remover as we have 6 cats and seems to work very well). After an hour or 2 depending on the stains I soak it overnight if I can but at least a few hours in warm water with a little laundry detergent sometimes a touch of bleach depending on the soiling. I scrub it by hand and rinse it vigourously. I don’t have time to air dry so after I ring it out I dry it in the dryer on délicates using air no heat. Takes about 20-40 minutes.

-2 I paid about 150$ for mine and hesitated getting one as I didn’t know how long I would require the use of the belt. My stoma is supposedly temporary but my second surgery date is unknown. I would strongly suggest to get two. As I hate not having my belt on when I have to wash it and I try to wash it as properly as possible and not rush it as it is an expensive item and should be washed/dried with care. As of now I only have one but I’m seriously considering purchasing a second one.

-3 I drive a lot And i notice that the centre seem can be annoying and sometimes folds back on itself and irritates the skin. Even in normal circumstances I need to move the belt on my left side several times as it can be annoyingly uncomfortable. Having said that I put up with it as I hate an unsupported hernia/stoma. To cut down on the irritation I stick a washcloth in there which seems to eliminate the uncomfortable feeling the belt gives me. Sometimes if the Velcro isn’t fastened properly it does chafe and irritates the skin.

-4 theres a larger softer Velcro pad but a smaller harsher Velcro strip that matches on to it to secure the belt. I feel the smaller strip should be a little larger to secure the belt better. My big complaint is that whatever soft Velcro at the end of the belt tends to flap around and doesn’t seem to always want to stay in place depending on the activities. A larger attaching Velcro would definitely improve this.

i have smaller issues which are minor but I do like this belt and it does make my life situation vastly better as I hate not wearing my belt (I sleep with it most of the time) I despise washing as I’m not wearing it 😂. But the annoyance from what I’ve listed above does get tiring at times and occasionally (rarely!) I do remove it when lying on my back on the couch. On thé plus side however it does help keep my flange glued to my skin and help create a better seal and less leaking issues!. Having said that if some liquid get trapped under my flange it does sometimes give me a burning sensation which only goes away when I change appliance and build up layers of stoma powder ans skin prep (crusting I believe this is called)

id like to hear other experiences on their belts or tips. Hell anything!! As I dont see much on these support belts spoken about here.

Osto-ez-vent

Kittyk — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:49:49 +0000

soiling from the vent

Using water to flush out pouch

Brian B — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:37:43 +0000

How many flush out your pouch when emptying? About a month out from my surgery I ended up in the hospital with AML. They had me keep track of output. I would empty in a cup in the sink. After washing out cup I poured water in pouch to wash out anything collecting around my stoma. I have been doing that every empty from that point on. My stoma is pyramid shaped and poo collects around my stoma easy which can work it's way under my seal. I asked every maker if this was ok. All said the products are designed to handle liquid. Since doing this I even use a squirt bottle to spray out anything stuck in the crease around my stoma. I have a bad back and can not empty in the toilet. Instead when pouch is filled enough I just go to my bathroom sink. Fill with water and let it go down the drain. I refill over and over pulsing until it is all clean. I can get over 7 days this way with my goofy shaped stoma.

Ostomy bag issue

Jackie — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:08:38 +0000

Hello🌺 I have a drainable bag and the sharp ends poke my thigh and cause bruises..how can I safely cover the edges or secure it upwards? Thank you

Skin around the waffer

Sharonlyn — Fri, 29 May 2020 03:14:06 +0000

Hello everyone

I have had lots of leaks thanks to the warmer weather. Gardening has caused many poop explosions lately. Luckily, it's my own yard and I can deal with it but my skin under the waffer is red and a little painful. It is not the skin directly around the stoma. I use a skin barrier but i am wondering if there is anything i can try to ease the redness and pain without risking the waffer not sticking...as my sweat is already breaking down the glue.

Thanks for any suggestions

Sharon

Diy Vertical Ostomy belt

wnorm — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:43:33 +0000

I would like to sew some vertical ostomy belts or wraps. Are sewing patterns available any where? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I only have my ileostomy ~ 2 weeks. I am crafty and would like a bit of a challenge. Thank-you

Day Hiking with an ileostomy

mk5mod0 — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:51:58 +0000

I am a new ostomate (1 month since surgery) Yesterday I went on my first hike and of course if something could go wrong it did. After 1 mile I had a blow out and needed to change my Hollister drainable one peace pouch. It was about 35 degrees and the stoma paste was just this side of frozen. The good news after struggling to get things changed I did complete the 6 mile hike.

What I am looking for is any recommendations about choices in appliances 1 piece vs 2 piece, closed vs open, supplies to make sure are in my backpack, and of course any tips and tricks that have been learned from the school of hard knocks.

Thank you in advance my goal is do what I told the surgeon before the operation is I want my life back and I intend to get there.😋