For 6 years, I lived with a large softball-sized hernia around my right-side ileostomy. Abscesses developed around the stoma, while my doctors just "watched it." For several years, the abscesses had to be lanced and packed with moist gauze. I recently underwent my 5th revision during a 12-hour marathon surgery. I now have a very nice "tummy tuck." Post-surgery, I began experiencing 3 leaks per day because my stoma was moved "up high" on the left side and is affected by bending at the waist. My Coloplast Mio #10471 is no longer up to the task. Due to the holidays, I had to spend over $500 to buy different supplies. (For the last 3 weeks, I have not heard from my WOCN.) I tried The Convatec Esteem Plus one-piece #416519, but it failed within 8 hours. The Hollister Cera Plus #8901 is working well with an Eakin seal and Hollister 7730 spray-on adhesive. I tried the Chinese-made LotFancy wafers from eBay. These work, look, and feel like the Cera Plus. Not bad at $30 for 20 bags! Be sure to use a heavy paperclip, as the LotFancy hook closure weakens quickly. I now change the bag daily and am eating well on a normal diet. I continue to experiment with different supplies in the hope of extending wear time to 2 days. I will try the 2-piece Hollister and belt when these arrive. Cheers

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