Well - I've officially gone where I never thought I would! After having major leakage issues (my ileostomy is new as of 10/11) and running out of supplies, I had to resort to washing out the last pouch I had. After several times, the seal at the end (to empty the pouch) separated... I pulled out a roll of duct tape. It is working so far - hoping it will hold on until my Amazon order arrives (hopefully tomorrow). If not, I'm hopeful my home health agency or surgeon's office will help me out.
Knitmomster
Oct 22, 2023 7:16 pm
Cplumber
Oct 22, 2023 8:06 pm
Go to your hospital emergency room and ask for supplies. There is a good chance they will have some.
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Oct 23, 2023 4:28 am
Hospitals or emergency rooms almost never have ostomy supplies; they have to special order them. I know this does not help today, but always keep an extra box of supplies, even if they are a cheaper brand, because there have been major mail delays or you might get a defective box of bags, which is rare.
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gentlejohn
Oct 23, 2023 2:27 pm
Physicians and ERs probably will not help you unless they have a WOC nurse on call. You need to see an ostomy nurse. Hopefully, your home health agency has a fully trained WOC nurse, which is desirable but not absolutely necessary as long as they have stoma experience.
Duct tape is a bit hard on your skin. You need to take care of your skin and learn how to get a good bag seal.
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