Bags

Hi Fraser1

I had loads of leaks in the early days and it was so demoralising. Is it a flat pouch you're using? That's what I had in the early days, all different makes and they all leaked, but what solved the problem for me was switching to a convex pouch as my stona wasnt sticking out enough. In 18 months since switching, I've only had 2 minor leaks.

Because you've already had a colostomy bag, I'm sure you'll be fitting the pouch properly- e.g  warming it up first and making sure it fits snugly around the stoma. Your stoma changes shape in the first few weeks too so it's definitely a good idea to speak to your nurse as you might just need a new template or a barrier ring. Sensura Mio is also available as a convex pouch if that's the one you prefer but your stoma nurse needs to approve it first.

Hope this helps.

Thank you will speak to her tomorrow I had convex pouch  for my stoma and only had two leaks in 5 months had about 10 today can’t live like this !  Thanks again 

Just wanted to say’s thanks again seen stoma nurse by 10.30 am ,she has changed my bags to the same as yours  given powder for my skin. Stoma had changed size so new template taken for my prescription and she phoning me in the morning .Can’t believe everything done so quickly was feeling so down yesterday but five hours without a leak and feel so much better and my nurse was so supportive thanks agian your answer help me through a bad day.

Happy that i've been able to help and so pleased that you've had a good result (and great that you could see the nurse as quickly). Hopefully things will settle down now and you'll be able to get into a good routine.

Take care.