Hi everyone, I am new to this site. It's so nice to be with my "people!" I've had my permanent ostomy since 2015 (my decision - j-pouch failure.) I remember using certain products to build up areas of uneven skin with my temporary stoma in 2010. That loop ostomy was a bear to deal with! I've been having seepage under my ring in one particular area where there is a slight dip in my skin next to my stoma. I change my appliance every other day because of the seepage. If I eat a lot of fiber and my stoma is very active, it's a recipe for a blowout. Does anyone need to attend to dips in their skin when putting on their appliances and, if so, would you share the products that you use? I know I could get more wear out of each bag change if I could fix this issue. Thanks in advance! Lori
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