Switching To A Two-piece Dansac Pouch: A Game Changer

Switching to a Two-Piece Dansac Pouch: A Game Changer

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curly-pussycat

Feb 02, 2009 11:49 pm

Hi Folks,
I recently changed from my usual one-piece Coloplast or Hollister pouch to a two-piece Dansac pouch.
Difference in reliability has doubled, I can hardly believe it. If anyone out there is having trouble with leaks, I can fully recommend this system to anyone. I have a dip under my stoma too, the Dansac flange sits neat and securely over it without the use of any 'extras'.
Emptying part is not as good as Coloplast in my opinion, but the bottom does fold up and is secured in place by a bit of velcro.
I change the pouch bit every day and the flange lasts up to 3 days. This has given my skin a much needed rest and I'm the most comfortable in the 2 years since the op. If anyone wants any more info, just let me know. I'd be glad to explain things in more detail.
Michelle x

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Feb 04, 2009 8:40 pm

I have been trying to contact you as i see you have wrote to me a couple of times, i cannot get my card details to work and am having trouble becoming a full member. I apolgise for not answering you earlier and im usually in the chat room where we can chat.

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