Hi there! I've always been under the impression that less is more, in regards to a stoma & ileo. However, when I browse forums, I see ppl. using all sorts of stuff- adhesive removers, sure seals, barrier sprays, powders, moldable stick stuff, etc... I hoped to just stick on a wafer, attach a bag, & maybe some powder if irritation develops. Some M9 drops too! I've read on other boards that simply washing the skin around the stoma with mild soap should remove all the adhesive, then dry well, re-attach new stuff, & you're off! Am I being naive to think that most times, one really doesn't need much product? Please don't say I can expect to be dealing with 5+ steps every time I change a bag....
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I'm definitely a less is more girl.m ware, eakin, bag, powder when needed. That's it. I don't rinse the bag after every empty, I don't use a spray bottle, I don't use paste, removers or preps. The key is what works for your skin and lifestyle, that may take some tinkering, but I'm sure you'll find something that works for you!
It all depends... I have had three stomas a loop which took a one piece pouch, some cavillon spray skin barrier and stoma paste, maybe two or three minutes. Next was an end ileo stoma (with disconnected J pouch left in place) that was nearly flush which took an elaborate process
(10 minutes+) to get one or two or very rarely three days of wear with all too regular leaks and some major failures. Now I have an end ileo with a really good stoma that was created/revised when my J pouch was excised. I currently use a one piece Coloplast pouch, a bit of stoma paste (have a low area) and nothing else. I change every three days but could go longer.
Much depends on the stoma with a good stoma less is definitely more, I tried an Eakins seal which was a life saver with the flush stoma and it actually made things worse pushing things up. I do like to shower if possible and use ivory soap to get the area squeaky clean but can change without a shower and still get good results. The mantra is "the stoma is the key"
A flush stoma or nearly flush stoma is a nightmare, get 3/4" or so off skin for the opening and life will be much easier. A good location on the body as determined by a stoma nurse is also very important.
(10 minutes+) to get one or two or very rarely three days of wear with all too regular leaks and some major failures. Now I have an end ileo with a really good stoma that was created/revised when my J pouch was excised. I currently use a one piece Coloplast pouch, a bit of stoma paste (have a low area) and nothing else. I change every three days but could go longer.
Much depends on the stoma with a good stoma less is definitely more, I tried an Eakins seal which was a life saver with the flush stoma and it actually made things worse pushing things up. I do like to shower if possible and use ivory soap to get the area squeaky clean but can change without a shower and still get good results. The mantra is "the stoma is the key"
A flush stoma or nearly flush stoma is a nightmare, get 3/4" or so off skin for the opening and life will be much easier. A good location on the body as determined by a stoma nurse is also very important.
I use paste every change, and powder and barrier spray if there is irritation(maybe every 3 changes)This system gets me a whole week of wear so I'm happy with it. I do have to cut to fit each time and that gets old as it is always different.
I pretty much follow jills regimine. Definitely minimalist. Maybe adding a bit of powder and barrier wipe just around the stoma if im sensing some potential irritation.