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
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Go to your hospital emergency room and ask for supplies. There is a good chance they will have some.
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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.
gentlejohn
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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