Forgive me, if somebody else already posted about this and they probably did but it’s a new discovery to me.
I have frequently forgotten my silicone ring when I do bag changes. Today I had to do a bag change rather randomly after changing only two days ago, and it made me upset. I forgot the silicone ring, The silicone ring with an ostomy, particularly with the ileostomy really helps me. But if I forget it, it’s not like I can take everything off because it doesn’t stick good after that probably preaching to the choir when I say that, but I had to explain that as my friend said take it off and put it back with the ring, she couldn’t understand why I couldn’t do it, but I’ve tried and it doesn’t work. So anyway everything I need for a bag change is in a Ziploc bag and then if it pops off, you can grab the Ziploc bag and run into the bathroom. It’s a simple idea, but it’s genius to me. And you guys know since this happened in September with little warning I’m very depressed. I’m panicking so her idea is really helpful For me as I begin the bag changes this year to have this prep work done in advance. So in my bag, I have the actual ostomy bag, of course. The barrier, the silicone ring, Barrier wipe adhesive remover wipe. I should put the tape in there, but the tape is irritating me so I’m taking a break. I have the stoma powder. The actual barrier or I should say appliance I have it pre-cut because my stoma isn’t changing right right now. I think it’s great because the actual Ziploc bag can be used for emptying if you’re not near a toilet So I’m gonna use it for travel, but it’s also great just to have a few of them in home, I have 3, and to have the appliance pre-cut is great. I may add one of the measuring tools and a small bag of baby wipes. Maybe the scissors,Maybe a garbage bag. I mean, essentially, It’s like having a bunch of travel stoma prep bags for in-home use. I just thought I would share that in case it helps anybody especially people new to this.
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