Don't know what else to do. I had a huge leak about 3 weeks ago that left a huge chunk of my peristomal skin like raw meat, weeping, etc. After a bunch of trials like crusting, etc., nothing would stick because it kept weeping. Finally, I put stoma powder, calcium alginate pads, and covered it, and it worked. Well, now all of a sudden (no leaks) I have some red spots that are weeping like crazy. Now NO tape sticks to me when I ALWAYS used Tegaderm and could have it on for 5-7 days easily. Now, as soon as I go to the shower, it starts to peel off, bam, all wet underneath. Barrier extenders, Sure Seal rings, all types of skin preps, nothing. How the heck am I going to heal this if I can't have it on for 1 full day 😡😡. Stupid ileostomy.
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