I have just made this as a shower cap allowing me to shower without eruptions going down the drain, very easy to make using part of the Hollister bag and anything that fits into the groove.
IGGIE
Jan 30, 2023 8:43 am
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Posted by: Immarsh
Hi Hatlady and all,
I've had my ostomy for over 50 years, since I was a kid, and didn't think I really needed to be part of the ostomy site. But once active, I came to realize, that although I may not need help at the time, I was able to reach out and help others in need. Back in the day, before stoma therapists, I use to visit new patients in the hospital or homes ... While professionals are great, it is also good to be able to speak with people with personal experience. I was a free member for awhile, but after writing often, I was given free months. I then started paying, and decided to just take lifetime membership. After all, I was going to have my ostomy for the rest of my life. I'm one of those people who can disappear for a few months at a time, but I'm always glad that the site is here, I can return and reconnect with old friends, and make new ones. This is an excellent site ... Best regards to all ... and Best wishes for a Healthy and Happy New Year.
TerryLT
Jan 30, 2023 9:16 pm
How very cool and creative of you! I can see myself using that. I always want to give my stoma a good soaping and rinse though, so I would probably just start by doing that, and then put the shower cap on. Hey, you should patent that!
Terry
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Wildflower 81
Jan 31, 2023 1:31 am
Then do you clip that onto the wafer that you're currently using?
Immarsh
Feb 06, 2023 1:05 am
Hi all, I used to shower all the time without the bag on and didn't really care if "output" went down the drain. But I stopped doing that (I leave my wafer and appliance on) because the soap or body wash often left a film on my skin which interfered with the adhesion of my wafer (I use Convatec 2 piece). I stopped taking baths for the same reason...the soapy hot water penetrated the wafer and softened the skin underneath. Not a secure feeling. So now, when I shower, I start with the pouch on, shampoo, and soap up, and then take it off. If I really want to "wash the skin around the stoma, I take off the pouch while in the shower and just use the hot water, no soap, or moisturized cleansers. Just a personal preference. Ironically, I have no problem at the beach or pool (cold water) or in a hot tub, no soap. Best of luck to all. Marsha
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IGGIE
Feb 06, 2023 11:57 pm
The main reason your bag is not sticking is because the worst thing you can shower with is body wash, and only use a non-scented soap. Also, I never got a good adhesion with Convatec, and that's why I use a two-piece Hollister. I don't get leaks at all. I only use warm water and non-scented soap, give it a go.
TerryLT
Feb 07, 2023 8:42 pm
Hi Marsha, I know some people say not to use soap, but this is just what my ostomy nurse told me, and it's proven true for me anyway. She said only to use unscented, plain soap, like Ivory, something that has no added creams, etc., and then to rinse really well. She said that especially for people with oily skin, that just the natural oil in your skin can affect how well your flange will adhere, and for how long.
Terry