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Re: over active stoma

Posted by chip on 1/5/2008, 5:26 pm, in reply to "over active stoma "

hi david, am guessing if the stoma is shrinking then you're new to the world of stoma's and bag changing. It takes some getting used to. For starters your output will settle after a few months if it's new and thicken up. There are various types of bags you can use. One piece is what the hospitals usually start you on, but i prefer a two piece - where the sticky base (flange) sticks to the skin and the bags are detachable. The base can stay on for up to four days and you can change the bags in seconds every day. Getting to know output takes time. Best time to change is different for everyone but if you can change BEFORE you eat the output is less likely to be bothersome. If it's fairly watery then sit on the edge of a bath with a mirror in front of you against the wall. Have all your things in order lined up on a towel, i.e bag, lift off spray, wipes, skin protection, cavalon spray (for sore skin - get some from your ibd nurse or order it), orahesive powder to help sore skin is what i recommend, then a slims stoma adhesive ring for extra security, (mold it round the stoma (its' like waxy substance) and then stick one piece or two piece flange straight on top so if the pre cut hole is too big it won't matter as you mold the adhesive ring as close to the stoma as it will go._
Any output goes in the bath, and can be washed away after hygenically.
best of luck and ask any questions you like
chipgirl

Responses:

Re: over active stoma - David UK 1/5/2008, 5:37 pm
- Re: over active stoma - chip 2/5/2008, 12:09 am
- David - gemz 2/5/2008, 11:46 am

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