Hi guys
I’ve been lurking in the forum since advised about it by a friend. I was diagnosed with bladder cancer back in April and at present I’m recovering from my surgery which took place last Friday. Hopefully getting home tomorrow minus bladder, lymph nodes and prostate. Instead a I have a lovely new stoma bag.
All of your posts have been very helpful in preparing me for what I went through and what I might expect.
by way of an introductory question, I seem to be getting an itchy red rash around the bag and around my tummy. They provided me with Manuka honey bags. Any advice? I would have thought they would be hypoallergenic. Should I ask them about another product?
Hi Dabbling artist and a warm welcome to the group. You will get plenty of support and advice here as you go forward. I had a different treatment but I am sure others will be along to share experiences. I hope your recovery goes well. Best wishes.
I’ve tried the Manuka bags and found them really nice. However there are other hypoallergenic products available which might suit you better. You might be allergic to the adhesive. I have trialled products before from a company called Trio Health Care-they had some bags with very neat seals I tried at one point which you hardly felt you had on. Your stoma nurse will be able to advise on potential products which might suit you and there can be a lot of trial and error in these early days! I know I tried loads!
I found calomine lotion really soothing if I have itchy or raw skin-lightly wiped round on the skin with a cotton wool pad and then gently dried with a hairdryer on a cool setting before putting the bag on.
All the best with your recovery.
Sarah xx
