I am new to this forum and am surprised by all the information about J-Pouch that I did not know. I had my surgery in 2001, I use a Marlon 34 French catheter, and use an Ampatch G-3 patch. I love the patch when it works correctly but many times I have leakage from the patch. The patch does not seal correctly allowing mucus to escape. Are there other kinds of patches that seal better or are there other products that can be used that I am unaware of? Thanks for any help...
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I presume you have a continent ileostomy?
Jan
Jan
A Koch Pouch
If you do not get a response right away, you may want to do a search in the K-Pouch Korner forum, as that forum is specifically for those with a continent ileostomy:
http://j-pouch.org/eve/forums/a/frm/f/5531006091
Jan
http://j-pouch.org/eve/forums/a/frm/f/5531006091
Jan
Fumble,
Welcome to the site.
I have a k pouch and use either a 32 French, a marlene cath or occasionnaly a curved medena but for me I keep all 3 in my pouch in case I need a different direction to get into my pouch. (I have a mobile valve that twists and turns so sometimes one cath doesn't work and I need something different).
I use a folded up mini-kleenex on my stoma, my unddies hold it down fine and at night a piece of tape does the trick. It is absorbant, catches all of the mucous and is cheap. I only use the patches when I am going out in a slinky dress (rare these days) or to the pool...or at intimate moments when I want discression.
I hope that you have a long and healthy life with your pouch and come back often to give us all encouragement.
Sharon
Welcome to the site.
I have a k pouch and use either a 32 French, a marlene cath or occasionnaly a curved medena but for me I keep all 3 in my pouch in case I need a different direction to get into my pouch. (I have a mobile valve that twists and turns so sometimes one cath doesn't work and I need something different).
I use a folded up mini-kleenex on my stoma, my unddies hold it down fine and at night a piece of tape does the trick. It is absorbant, catches all of the mucous and is cheap. I only use the patches when I am going out in a slinky dress (rare these days) or to the pool...or at intimate moments when I want discression.
I hope that you have a long and healthy life with your pouch and come back often to give us all encouragement.
Sharon
I have been using a generic version of Stay-Free Maxipads which come in a package of 48 and can be found in stores like Dollar General for about $3.50. I cut them in half and can get up to 3 uses (intubations) from them. They absorb a lot of mucus and have an adhesive strip that secures them to your underware. I also use Ampatches when I go swimming and have mixed results regarding adhesion. They stick best when the skin is clean and dry, but then, does it really matter when you are swimming?