Struggling with Ostomy Bag Leaks and Seal Issues

Smnard · 2024-12-15T22:42:49-05:00

Hello! I am continuing to leak daily. This past week I experienced a leak while sleeping from Tuesday into Wednesday (pancaking). Then, even worse, from Wednesday into Thursday (air popped it off). It was like a nightmare. Then again last night into this morning. After arguing with EdgePark trying to order supplies (more than 20), they finally sent me the order. I switched to convex light Mio Click. I was hoping this would help, but so far it hasn't. I really thought I'd get through the day. I'm noticing a real problem. My wafer just barely covers my belly button. Then I use barrier strips, and this again just covers my belly button. However, it starts to lift, and then everything starts to peel off. If I shower, forget it. I have to take everything off and reapply. I even got the XL Y strips to cover it up. My skin is okay. I started using a needle to poke a few holes in the very top of my bag. But I need some air in there to avoid pancaking. But then I get too much air, and it pops off. I wrap my waist with a dog pad to avoid a giant mess again. At least I can go back to bed after I get myself cleaned up. I started Questran for Bile Acid Malabsorption. This stuff is freaking gross. I can't wait for it to start working. I either have acid spewing out of me or super thick paste. I'm going crazy, guys. What the heck do I need to do to keep it sealed by my belly button? I tried using an extra strip, and it doesn't help. It always separates and lifts.

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jacquelinebodkins4

Jan 01, 2025 2:21 pm

Try SafeNSimple X-tra Wide Skin Barrier Arc. After you put your bag on, put one of these in the area where you're leaking from. I had problems with leaking, now I don't. You can order these from Edge Park or buy on Amazon.