Making a Flat Ostomy Wafer into a Convex Wafer

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Tess

Help! How can I make a flat wafer into a convex wafer? I have tried to build it up, but then my stoma does not protrude enough and it leaks under the wafer. Results: red, blistered skin! Thanks!

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mara727

Stoma seal, then an Eakin may work. I know a girl on Facebook that did that.
The seal can give your skin some protection, though your wafer may still fall off. I know another girl that did seal, paste around the edge, then wafer.
I feel your difficulties.
Stay strong.

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mild_mannered_super_hero
Did you try contacting the maker of your brand and ask for a few free samples??

Convex flanges are preformed in that shape and I don't believe you will be successful in doing that at home.
Sophia

Hi, I use a convex flange from Convatec. It is already shaped and works well for me. You can still fill in any spaces with paste. Good luck. Maggie

sooziq

Hollister will send free samples of their convex seals, oval or round.
Sooziq

 
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