Help please. It’s driving me nuts I cannot seem to attach my bag tightly to the edge of my Stoma which then pancakes or leaks around under the bag and burns my skin.
After a serious burn I changed it daily to bathe and calamine, barrier spray or Eakin slim. I don’t use anything but water to cleanse
This is not ideal as I’m wasting my equipment but needs must.
Could it be too many Christmas treats. I do seem to have a little too much tummy weight at the moment?
Or is it just me doing something wrong?
My provider recommended trying a different type of bag to be honest they looked exactly the same until I tried removing them. They stuck fast and broke up making changing a challenge I’ve got some samples for sensitive skin from my nurse but had the same issue, they pancaked.
Maybe my Stoma shrinks back as I move about?
She’s quite proud when I clean her
My Stoma nurses aren’t available at the moment and I hoped that someone could just say how they have overcome this annoying problem.
Hi Kath
Thanks for your great tips. I’ve got some belts that attach to my convex bags.
I am leggings and they’re nice and comfy
Do you measure and make your own template for cutting your bags?
When I do my next order I may cut my own.
I’ll check out the support pants.
Ann
Artsie I had a pair of support briefs and they were too tight Just like the corsets my mum use to have .Never that they had no stretching .Have a look at firm pants.. If you hear you're bag up it helps stick you can even put it between a towel on the radiator.
Good luck with everything..
Alaine
Hi. I think I will have a go at making my own template and cutting my own once I’ve used up my supplies.
I do always hold my hand over the bag however my bathroom is definitely colder and more damp since the colder weather.
Thanks Kath
Ann
Thanks to all of your tips on sorting this issue out.
What a wonderful group you all are.
I will check out all your suggestions and hopefully get to see my nurses soon.
Ann
