Patch help

I presume you have a continent ileostomy?

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

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

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?