I am having a problem with my stoma retracting all the time. This causes more frequent breakdowns in the skin around the stoma. Does anyone else have this problem?
martha
Mar 11, 2009 2:17 pm
mooza
Mar 12, 2009 12:12 am
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Do you use a convexity pouch? I use Coloplast shallow convex, which pushes the stoma out, or try a deep convex pouch. Good luck, mooza
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TexasGirl
Mar 16, 2009 6:46 am
Hi Martha. I had my colostomy done in May 2007. I have a retracted stoma and yes it can cause leakage problems. I have tried a number of pouches, etc. and have found that I need convexity. I use a convex barrier ring by Hollister. It seals to my pouch. I also put an ample amount of stomahesive paste around the ring to help with the seal and to fill in some around the stoma. I have used an eakin cohesive seal along with the barrier ring too. I know your frustration but I hope soon you will be able to find the products that work for you. My next step is to try irrigating.
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softncuddly
Mar 16, 2009 10:07 am
Texasgirl has a great answer; the only thing I could add to that is you might want to try the ostomy belt along with all of her great ideas. I too have a pretty flush stoma, and the only thing that works for me is the combination of the convex flanges, the Eakin seals, and the belt. The belt has been a lifesaver for me as I was changing a couple of times a day, and my skin was extremely irritated. The belt just pulls the flange in that much closer to the skin and pops the stoma out a little bit more to ensure the output goes to the pouch instead of underneath the flange. Good luck!