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Those are the ones. I'll see how it held up when I change tomorrow. Doesn't seem to swell or erode like others, and seems to have adhered better too.

My stoma seems similar to yours. It's oval shaped with the top being just slightly above the skin level, the bottom sunk below, and as Dona says, it t...

Posted by: VeganOstomy If your stoma is flush with the skin or recessed (under the skin), then convex is probably what you'll need. If you have a pro...

I'm not very tech savvy but I know a bit. It's nice to have the 'instant' look-up ability for information but there's so much misinformation on the in...

Sarah, thank you so much for your responses. I am encouraged that you know folks who have done well with the reversal surgery. I am a big baby when it...

Posted by: VeganOstomy I like the idea of having a one-piece in the emergency kit - it's super thin, inexpensive, and easy enough to pop on in an emer...

Hey Eric. You've done a nice job with the site. Personally, I find the line neither helpful nor as clutter. It is small enough that it is off my radar...

I have never actually used a 1-pc but couldn't imagine not being able to size and cut the appliance with a bag in the way. I love my 2-pc since betwee...

The Hartmann procedure was done in response to rupture in the colon due to diverticulitis. They removed approx 6" of colon. I realize that the intern...

My biggest issue is with rings/paste strips. My stoma is right at my waist line, is odd shaped, and requires a bit shenanigans to get the appliance fi...

Hey Navey, I have a colostomy that they plan to reverse. I have heard the term 'loop' ostomy before but my surgeon said what they did with me was a ha...

Posted by: VeganOstomy Are you using "regular wear wafers"? Those come off cleanly for me, but extended wear often stick too well. The brand also mak...

Posted by: VeganOstomy Two thoughts :Have you considered using a moldable wafer? I've reviewed one by Hollister and one by ConvaTec. These would elim...

I've never used an adhesive remover. I feel like things stick well enough but when it comes time to remove them, they come right off. I don't notice a...

I don't currently use a 'ring' product, instead using the Brava Paste Strips by Coloplast. Sometimes I think a ring may be better but I only use the p...