New stoma

Hi Coojee 

Ive got an ileostomy so a different output. 
I wanted to say hello and welcome  

There’s people here with the same as you  and they’ll be able to advice. 
For my Ileostomy I have to be quick I imagine you’re quicker. 
I have dry wipes from my supplier  they don’t stick to my stoma. I hold that over my stoma whilst I wash with warm water and make sure it’s super dry. 
I have convex bags that I hold in place with my warm hand until it’s well and truly fixed. 

im sure you’ll get more advice soon. 

I was told that my age old habit of when you go to the loo .Count to 5 and any residue  will come out .It still works  Give it a go Nick      .Alaine

Hi Coojee

Im going to add SarahH2 to our conversation as she has amazing tips on managing her pouches. 
Keep chatting 

Hi Nick

It’s impossible to stop the dribble with a urostomy, but the best thing to try is changing the bag when you get up and before you have drunk any liquid. You can still clean properly despite the dribble, but speed is of the essence. I have dry wipes or a piece of heavy duty kitchen roll to hand to cover the stoma, lift to clean, and get the bag on as quickly as possible. Sometimes you need to clean the area more than once, and it can be quite frustrating, but practice makes things easier-just my experience! Good luck with finding the best way for you-it’s early days yet. 

Hi Ann

Thank you-here I am! 

Thank you

I suppose its trying new systems. I got up this morning, had a shower, then changed the bag, although first shot was the wrong way up, it went pretty well.

Which brand bags do you use?

I use Hollister bags, but there’s a lot of trial and error n finding the right urostomy bag, especially when your stoma is new and still settling down/changing shape. Bags are a very individual choice and what suits one person might not suit another. It depends on the shape of your stoma, the shape of your body, where you have skin creases etc. Your stoma nurse should be a good source of product advice.  I have tried many different bags over the last 2 years, and settled on these now as suitable for me so long as I use extra adhesive and flange extenders(extra tape) around the bag. 

Thanks Sarah.
I knew you’d have the advice. x

Thanks

I am also using Hollister, bit have tried nothing else. I use a little putty to deal with a crease. I just feel that the taps are not too good.

Morning Ann

Urostomies are tricky blighters for going and dribbling all the time. I found it much more of an issue to clean and change than my colostomy at the beginning. I am pretty quick with changing both after 2 years, but lots of frustrations along the way!