My husband has had a colostomy stoma for 3 months now, and the most recent problem is that his bag keeps being being pushed off by the output, with resultant messes!! We think he needs to find a better bag. We are in touch with the stoma nurses, but wondered if anyone here has any ideas?
Hi NannyAnny
Sounds like a different product might help. I also have a permanent colostomy, and changed to a different bag which is much better. for the same reason as your husband. It will depend on different factors, like his body shape, and rolls and dips/folds in the skin etc. This is where the stoma nurse can be a good source of advice and recommendation and can provide different bags to try.
Additional products can also be helpful-I use extra adhesive applicators for my urostomy, and also flange extenders, which both give a much better feeling of security as the bag is much more secure.
Sarah xx
Hi there.
The stoma nurses will be able to help with this. I had a wobbly start but they changed my products and gave me the confidence to carry on.
we are all individual but there’s lots here with convex pouches. Mine can also have a a strap attached for extra security
whrn I am away I invest in some brava extra elastic strips that stick around the plate giving me even more confidence though they can be tough to get off so I only use them when sleeping away or special events.
I hope that your stoma nurses help soon i
Ann
The brava ones are the ones I use Ann. Do you not use an adhesive remover spray or wipes to get them off? They stick very well!
Sarah xx
Yes I had a successful trip and no leaks. Have more confidence to book the next trip. Will definitely buy some more of those adhesive strips they’re great for getting out and about or wearing light colour clothes
Ann
So glad you had a successful trip Ann-that’s brilliant! I am a big advocate of Brava strips! So glad you have got the confidence for more trips.
Sarah xx
