Mild mannered super hero...
Thanks for your reply. Most everything you said is the exact opposite of what ive been doing...lol...
First of all, ive been using Ivory soap, thinking that it is the purest, without any extras.
Second, ive been using Marathon, which helps some but has not cleared up my broken skin. And its expensive...
Last week, i started trying some Calmoseptine, which was my go to butt cream when i would get butt burn with my j pouch.
It has seems to help but if i put too much on, more than a very thin layer, it compromises my barrier ring and i get a leak.
I do have skin prep wipes but i dont use them. I will start.
I do use a convex flange..the mio sensura 2 piece system. However, the barrier rings that they make (bravo) seem to be the source of my skin irritation. So my ostomy nurse suggested i try the eaken rings. I got a sample (2 rings) and they did well. However i cant order anymore supplies for a few more weeks, so im stuck with my hollister rings and the bravo ones. I think thats why my skin is not healing.
Havent tried a belt. Will do that.
Lastly, i think about changing when i feel itchy but dont always do it, esoecially when i dont see a leak. But i will start changing when i itch instead of waiting.
Thanks so much for all of your tips....ill keep you posted...
Lori